Donor Impact

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.

Meet Tom and Sandy Richard, the Legacy Society’s greatest recruiters

By Micah Friez / February 13, 2026

Ever since Tom and Sandy Richard joined Bemidji State University’s Legacy Society in 2008, they have been dedicated to inviting friends and colleagues to do the same. They’ve seen great success in doing so, having directly recruited at least a dozen other couples to join the society.

John and Joy Hoffman believe in the North. That’s why they’re giving with confidence.

By Micah Friez / February 9, 2026

John and Joy Hoffman believe in the North, and they believe in Bemidji State University. That’s why they’re giving with confidence.

Mike and Tracy Roberge are For the North… and for the right reasons

By Micah Friez / February 3, 2026

Mike Roberge’s Bemidji State University degree prepared him for a successful career, and he knows that he’s a byproduct of generosity from those who came before him.

Day of Giving is back on Feb. 19! Here’s what you need to know now to get involved

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 22, 2026

BSU’s premier, 24-hour fundraising event is back for 2026 on Feb. 19, and you can be part of the movement that brings new opportunities, new resources, and new momentum to support our students.