University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn Nation Sets New Giving Tuesday Fundraising Record
12/1/2022 6:13:00 PM | General
STORRS, Conn. - It was another record-setting year for the UConn Athletics Giving Tuesday campaign, thanks to the over 1,300 supporters across the globe who stepped up in more ways than one.
With our biggest ever goal of raising $200,000Â from 1,000 donors, UConn Nation made it possible to surpass the target with a final total of over $283,000 from more than 1,300 donors. With your financial support, our Husky student-athletes will continue to perform, grow, and succeed at the highest level.
"I want to thank the many generous supporters who participated in helping us not only reach our goal, but surpass it for this year's Giving Tuesday," said UConn Athletic Director David Benedict. "UConn Nation has once again demonstrated its dedication to our mission for excellence and shown its commitment to the overall success of our student-athletes. All of us associated with UConn Athletics are grateful to our loyal donors, on this Giving Tuesday and throughout the year."
Please look below to see our top teams in total amount fundraised and total number of donors, as well as a data snapshot from the day! Go Huskies!
Total Giving Leaderboard:
- Lacrosse: $44,003
- Golf: $34,898
- Women's Ice Hockey: $25,665
- Softball: $20,035
- Swimming & Diving: $18,115
Total Donor Leaderboard:
- Lacrosse: 168
- Softball: 150
- Women's Soccer: 142
- Baseball: 117
- Field hockey: 115
Giving Tuesday Snapshots
- A total of nine teams (Baseball, Football, Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Softball, & Tennis) reached their fundraising goal this year, which is an increase from last year where only six teams reached the finish line.
- Around 75% of our teams not only increased their total funds raised from the previous year, but they also increased their overall donor count.
- The team that saw the biggest percentage increase in funds raised from 2021 to 2022 was Men's Soccer.
- From Giving Day 2021, the average size of gift increased by 19%, going from $182 to $216.
