Celebrate generosity and join the momentum during Buffs All In
Every March, Buffs everywhere unite for CU Boulder’s annual giving day — . What started as a single day has grown into a month-long season of generosity, bringing alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends together.
In 2025, the Buffs community demonstrated their collective generosity during Buffs All In with 2,499 donors giving more than $1 million.
This year carries even more excitement as CU Boulder celebrates 150 years of learning, discovery and impact. From student success and groundbreaking research to athletics and sustainability initiatives, Buffs are leaving their mark on the next era at CU Boulder.
Every dollar creates opportunity
When Buffs give, the results are transformative. In 2025, 3,800 Colorado students received full tuition coverage through the CU Promise program thanks to expanded support of the Financial Aid Need-Based Fund.
In addition, gifts during Buffs All In contributed to the iconic Ralphie program, helping to make it nearly 100% donor funded. These funds support veterinary care, ranch upkeep, feed, transportation and equipment for the handlers, ensuring our beloved live mascots receive the best care.
Buffs All In donations also helped 275 students receive emergency assistance for housing, food and medical needs during the 2024–25 academic year, keeping them on track to graduate.
Whether you give $50 or $5,000, each gift builds toward something bigger, demonstrating the power of collective generosity.
Challenge grants amplify giving
Challenge gifts are a key element of Buffs All In, unlocking additional funds as more Buffs participate. In 2025, donors activated $266,500 in challenge gifts, fueling the momentum of a record-breaking year.
Among these supporters, Scott and Linda Flanders contribute a $25,000 annual challenge for the College of Arts and Sciences. “Challenge gifts move people to action,” Scott said. He also shared that the challenge gift amplifies his and Linda’s impact by encouraging others to join in.
Throughout March, donors can track challenges in real time and watch how gifts help unlock even more for CU Boulder.
What matters to you matters to CU
Every gift made during March counts toward Buffs All In, and you choose where your support goes. You can help students succeed, fund discoveries that change lives, elevate athletics and fuel initiatives that make an impact on campus, in the Boulder community and the world.
Join fellow Buffs this March to celebrate 150 years of excellence and make a difference for the future. Be part of this exciting celebration of generosity.