In a year filled with societal challenges unlike any other in modern history, the Fresno State community banded together once again on Nov. 17 to help fund the programs and initiatives that empower students for success.

Fresno State’s fourth annual 24-hour, online Day of Giving inspired 1,558 individual donors from 43 states and six countries to support scholarships, research, programs and student experiences. The number of participants was the third-highest total since the University’s Day of Giving tradition began in 2017.

Preliminary estimates show the amount contributed was $457,166, the third-largest total in the past four years. In 2019, the campaign rallied record-highs of 2,161 individual donors for a total of $550,366.

“With everything that is going on in our world, it is inspiring to see how strong the bond is between Fresno State and our thousands of supporters,” said Paula Castadio, vice president for University Advancement. “Each and every person who was motivated to participate with a gift of any size on this special day demonstrated the value and impact of Fresno State in the Valley and all over the globe. Our University and students are truly grateful.”

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