"Cornellians everywhere joined together to make our 12th Giving Day a great success. This has been a challenging year for higher education, and it's deeply energizing to see donors show up for our students in such a powerful way. They're supporting tomorrow's leaders and sustaining Cornell's progress on solving real-world problems."
"Donors from all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C. and 63 countries made 25,277 gifts across 803 funds. Much of Giving Day's success is powered by peer-to-peer engagement by Giving Day champions, who sign up to advocate for causes close to their hearts and rally others to donate through personal outreach and social media."
"Giving Day to me is incredibly meaningful because it shows the strength of the Cornell community. It's a day where alumni, students, faculty and supporters all come together to invest in current and future Cornellians."
Cornell University's 12th annual Giving Day on March 12, 2026 set multiple records, raising $11,345,462 from 17,011 donors in 24 hours. Contributions came from all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and 63 countries, distributed across 803 funds supporting student organizations, scholarships, and research. A record 704 Giving Day champions mobilized peer-to-peer engagement, generating over 4,037 gifts. Donors unlocked an unprecedented $2,457,365 in matching and challenge funds. On the Ithaca campus, 1,660 students participated in 13 events including writing thank-you postcards and competing in games, demonstrating strong community engagement and commitment to supporting current and future students.
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