UMKC Giving Day brings our community together for 24 hours to raise critical funding that directly supports students and expands opportunities. Rally behind the programs and causes that matter most to you and choose exactly where to direct your gift. Every contribution you make drives progress and helps build a brighter future for our Roos.

Since launching in 2020, Giving Day has grown from 70 donors raising just over $6,700 to more than 1,100 donors contributing more than $1.2 million in 2025. Giving Day returns March 3 to 4 with causes that uplift every corner of our campus community. No matter your connection to UMKC, you play a vital role in fueling the momentum that moves our university forward. Alumni, students, faculty, staff, retirees and friends of the university are all invited to take part in this celebration of generosity and Roo pride.

“Our students are at the heart of everything we do,” said Chancellor Mauli Agrawal. “Giving Day raises the funds that make transformative opportunities possible for our students, and it’s inspiring to see our community come together to support their success.”

Become an Advocate

Are you ready to join fellow Roos in supporting your favorite cause and spreading the word?
Advocates use their voices to inspire others and help raise funds for UMKC. A gift of any amount can help turn today’s support into tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

All first-time UMKC donors who give at least $5 will receive a pair of Roo blue knit unisex socks. Donors who contribute $250 or more will receive a limited-edition UMKC‑branded mini Bluetooth aluminum speaker as a thank‑you for their generosity.

Registered advocates can also earn rewards for helping drive support. Those who generate at least five gifts or raise $100 or more will receive a limited‑edition plush Roo keychain, and anyone who generates a gift of $25 or more will be entered into a drawing for a UMKC and Kansas City-themed gift basket. The registered advocate who raises the most dollars and the advocate who secures the most gifts of $25 or more by noon on March 4 will receive a UMKC swag bag.

Advocates can amplify their impact by sharing causes with their networks, creating matching gifts or challenges and telling their own stories through personal videos that encourage others to give.

“Our community shows up for UMKC in extraordinary ways,” said Amanda Davis, UMKC chief advancement officer and president of the UMKC Foundation. “When Roos unite around the causes they care about, the impact reaches far beyond these 24 hours.”

Campus Participation

Roos Choose launched in 2023 and has become a signature Giving Day tradition, putting the power directly in the hands of our campus community. By voting from a list of causes, participants can use their voice to champion and help direct critical support where it matters most. The cause with the most votes will receive an additional $500 bonus to support its mission.

“As students, we see firsthand how support makes a difference,” said Andrew Tracey, UMKC Student Government Association president. “Giving Day makes you feel connected to something bigger, and it lets us play a role in creating opportunities for each other.”

Students, faculty and staff can vote, sign up as advocates and sign thank‑you cards for first‑time donors at the Student Participation Station from noon to 2 p.m. on March 3 and 8 to 11 a.m. on March 4 in the Student Union across from the UMKC Bookstore.

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