Buffs All In 2025

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Thank you for supporting Buffs All In last March, CU Boulder’s annual giving day. Your generosity created a meaningful and lasting impact. Explore the highlights below to see how your gift supported key areas that benefit students and the broader campus community.ÌýÌý

Your Generosity in Action

Together, you showed what it means to be Buffs All In!

A Personal Thank You

Katy Kotlarcyzk

At CU Boulder, students are learning, growing and shaping their future — and this year, your generosity during Buffs All In in March 2025 helped make that possible.Ìý

Because of your support, students across campus are finding new opportunities to thrive — in the classroom, in the community and in the stands cheering on the Buffs! I’m so pleased to share this report highlighting the difference you made through CU Boulder’s day of giving.ÌýÌý

Buffs All In is only one day, but its impact lasts far beyond: it’s a powerful reflection of what happens when nearly 2,500 Buffs come together to support the people and programs that make this university so special.Ìý

In this report, you’ll see stories of students, programs and moments benefiting from your support. Thank you for being part of this amazing day and for making a real difference in the lives of our students. We couldn’t do it without you.

Katy K Digital Signature

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P.S. Save the date for Buffs All In on March 31, 2026 – a celebration of CU Boulder’s 150th anniversary as an institution!Ìý

The Power of Buffs All In, by the Numbers

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$1,082,362

donated

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2,499

donors

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160

first-time donors to CU Boulder

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One-third

of all donors were CU Boulder alumni

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$266,500

in challenge gifts unlocked through donor support

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144

funds supported

Your Gift Made an Impact

Together, your generosity fueled programs across campus. From athletics and academics to student programs, your donations changed lives, empowered dreams and made the CU Boulder community stronger.Ìý

Explore the top areas supported during Buffs All In, representing initiatives from research to basic needs and beyond.

Buffs Athletics: Game-changing support

CU Boulder Athletics brings Buffs together — inspiring pride, building community, and showcasing student excellence, hard work and commitment. This year, more than 200 donors came together to give more than $435,000 to Athletics programs.Ìý

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Donations to the Football Excellence Fund helped Coach Prime and his staff recruit top talent and supply equipment and nutrition for the team to charge forward.Ìý

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Contributions to the Men’s Golf Fund equipped the team with specialized equipment, training aids and facility upgrades to compete on the national stage at the NCAA Championship Tournament.Ìý

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Thanks to donor generosity, the iconic Ralphie program is nearly 100% donor-funded, including veterinary care, ranch upkeep, feed, transportation and equipment for the handlers. This ensures our beloved live mascots — past, present and future — receive the best care and that this treasured tradition thrives for years to come.Ìý

Leeds School of Business: Investing in the next generation of leaders

CU Boulder’s business school inspires students through academic excellence, groundbreaking research and experiential learning. Donors invested over $290,000 during Buffs All In to shape future business leaders.Ìý

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Contributions to theÌýEXCEL Bridge program supported both operations and scholarships, expanding access and opportunities for underrepresented students.

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Through theÌýBusiness Excellence Fund, donors strengthened faculty development and leadership, advanced research, and expanded opportunities for students through community engagement events and leadership programs like the Business Leadership Program.

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Record support for graduate scholarships allowed students to pursue advanced business degrees without financial barriers — ensuring tomorrow’s business leaders can lead and drive change. In the 2024-25 academic year, $2,987,223 in scholarships were distributed to business graduate students, with Buffs All In playing a key role in this milestone year.

Parent Giving and Student Support: Empowering students to thrive

At CU Boulder, student success means ensuring every Buff has resources, opportunities and support — both in and out of the classroom. During Buffs All In, donors contributed over $163,000 to support programs that address students’ most pressing needs.

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Donations to the Parent Fund fueled the Basic Needs Center, which served 1,961 students and had 8,004 visits to the Buff Pantry during the 2024-25 academic year.Ìý

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Support for the Financial Aid Need-Based Fund expanded the CU Promise program. In 2025, the program provided full tuition coverage to more than 3,800 Colorado students with the greatest financial need.

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Through the Student Emergency Fund, 275 students received critical assistance for housing, food, medical emergencies and unexpected hardships during the 2024-25 academic year, keeping them on the path to graduation.Ìý

Save the date for Buffs All In 2026!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Be part of something special as Buffs from across the globe uplift CU Boulder with generosity.Ìý

Share why you’re inspired to give, and sign up to be the first to hear about Buffs All In 2026.Ìý

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