Recognizing donor generosity and impact
Fostering meaningful relationships with U of I’s supporters
The Donor Relations team is dedicated to providing a seamless, transparent and engaging experience for everyone who makes a gift to University of Idaho. We promptly acknowledge your support and work to celebrate your generosity in ways that are appropriate and meaningful for you. Our donors can expect clear documentation and accurate reporting about the impact they are creating for an unstoppable future for students, for Idaho and for the world.
Donor recognition
Recognizing the generosity of our donors is essential. The UI Foundation celebrates your contributions through personalized communication, experiences, public recognition and special events in accordance with your preferences.
Impact and financial reporting
Transparency is at the core of our relationship with you. We are committed to providing detailed reports on the impact of endowment contributions and the financial stewardship of gifts. Through regular newsletters, annual reports and personalized impact statements, we keep you informed about how your generosity is making a difference and how funds are being used.
Acknowledgement and thanking of gifts
Every gift, regardless of size, is valued and appreciated, and aligned with the donor’s intentions. The Donor Relations team ensures that each contribution is promptly acknowledged with a thank you. We understand the importance of expressing our gratitude and make it a priority to recognize and thank you in a timely and meaningful manner.
Gift documentation and agreements
To ensure clarity and mutual understanding, we facilitate comprehensive gift documentation and agreements. These documents outline the terms and conditions of your contributions, ensuring that your intentions are clearly stated and honored. We work closely with development officers to finalize these agreements and ensure your contributions are used as intended for the designated program or project according to your original intent.
Give now
Give now using your credit/debit card or bank account transfer. You can make a one-time or set up a recurring gift.
Recognition societies
The UI Foundation honors donors’ extraordinary generosity and commitment to University of Idaho through these recognition societies.
Loyal Donors and partners
The Loyal Donor program celebrates individuals and organizations who have made philanthropic gifts to the university for 20 or more cumulative years. The program is symbolized by the lamp posts that illuminate the Moscow campus. Like those iconic lights, Loyal Donors brighten the future of Vandals for generations to come.
Silver and Gold Society
The Silver and Gold Society was created in 2010 to recognize donors and partners whose lifetime giving total ranges between $100,000 and $999,999.
Members receive a commemorative print of a rare Camperdown leaf, exclusive communication from the president throughout the year and invitations to special events. The names of the Silver and Gold Society members are included on the Legacy of Leading donor wall in the Administration Building.
1889 Society
Honoring the year University of Idaho was founded, the 1889 Society recognizes donors and partners who invest in the university’s commitment to excellence with a lifetime giving totaling $1,000,000 or more.
Members receive a commemorative art piece bearing an etching of a Camperdown tree on a piece of rare Camperdown wood, exclusive communication from the president throughout the year and invitations to special events. The names of the 1889 Society members are included on the Legacy of Leading donor wall in the Administration Building.
Heritage Society
The Heritage Society recognizes alumni and friends of University of Idaho who have made a future commitment in their estate plans to support the strategic initiatives and goals of the university. Learn more.
Recognition society preferences
Donor support has a powerful impact on all Vandals, and recognition societies are one way the university honors its most generous and steadfast donors. We would be honored to welcome you into one of these societies.
We want to ensure you are honored and recognized according to your preference. Complete the recognition preferences form to verify your preference on recognition.
If you have questions on the form or prefer to submit via email/phone, contact Donor Relations at donorrelations@uidaho.edu or 208-885-5334.
Brave. Bold. Grateful. students
At University of Idaho, we believe in the power of gratitude. Behind every student scholarship, there's a generous donor who believes in your potential and dreams. Take a moment to complete a scholarship recipient profile to express your gratitude and explore other ways to be Brave. Bold. Grateful. If you have any questions, contact Donor Relations at donorrelations@uidaho.edu.
They invested in you. Take some time to thank them.
Show your gratitude and the impact donor support has had on your Vandal experience through any of these ways. Thank you for being Brave. Bold. Grateful.
Thank-you video
A quick video from you is the perfect way to say thank you! Email Donor Relations and we will send you instructions about how to record a video through our video platform, ThankView.
Thank-you note
A well written thank-you letter or hand-written note is always special and appreciated. Email Donor Relations and we will send you helpful suggestions for writing an effective note or letter.
Meet your donor
Throughout the year, there may be opportunities to meet your scholarship donor, including having lunch or a social get-together, and attending the Celebration of Scholarships event held each spring. When these opportunities arise, Donor Relations will contact you with more information.