Donor Impact

Day of Giving saw another record-year. Here’s how donors shattered expectations

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / April 13, 2026

A total of 441 donors banded together to make this incredible effort possible, and this year’s accomplishments reflect an ongoing upward trend in the Day of Giving’s year-to-year impact.

Why do you give to For the North? Tell us for a chance to be featured by Bemidji State

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 18, 2026

If you’re a part of For the North’s $24 million — meaning if you’ve given anytime since July 1, 2023 — it’s time to celebrate your why. Tell us why you’ve donated and what your gift means to you, and we may just feature you in an upcoming project.

For the North has raised $24 million so far. Meet the latest wave of momentum

By Micah Friez / March 17, 2026

The second major campaign in the history of BSU has officially eclipsed the $24 million checkpoint and is within reach of its $25 million goal. But right now, we need to celebrate our wins — and namely who’s behind them — because progress like this isn’t possible without an army of people who believe in the North.

Miss out on the action during Day of Giving? We’ve kept the portal open just for you

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 20, 2026

If you missed the opportunity to donate on the day of, or if you woke up feeling energized to stay in the movement, there is still an opportunity to add your gift. We are keeping the giving portal open just for you.

Thanks to you, Day of Giving’s $300,000 target didn’t stand a chance. We’ve hit our goal!

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 19, 2026

Congratulations to alumni, friends, students, parents, faculty and staff, and all community members who stepped up in such a powerful way to prove what Beavers can do together.

Donors rally behind cheer captain, future doctor Megan Nicholls through scholarships

By Allison Conner / February 19, 2026

Megan Nicholls is pursuing her childhood dream at Bemidji State University because scholarships made it possible. And today, donors have the opportunity to support students like Nicholls through Day of Giving.

For this loyal donor, Day of Giving is about making every dollar count

By Micah Friez / February 19, 2026

Kari Kantack Miller has donated on every single Day of Giving because she’s a longtime believer that small gifts accomplish great things when multiplied together.

The sun is up, and Day of Giving 2026 has officially arrived!

By Bemidji State University / February 19, 2026

It’s a particularly important sunrise for us this morning because a new day means one thing: Today is officially Day of Giving!

Day of Giving is one day. The impact lasts much longer. Get ready for tomorrow!

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 18, 2026

Your gift tells students they are not doing this alone. They are backed by an entire community of advocates who believe in them.

Watch your money compound on Day of Giving through matches and challenges

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 17, 2026

Bemidji State University’s Day of Giving is when fundraising becomes a movement and community becomes action.