Bears Give Back

Bears Give Back is the University of Northern Colorado's annual giving campaign dedicated to student success. It is an opportunity for our entire community to invest in the scholarships, programs and resources that define the UNC experience. Your gift ensures that every Bear has the support they need to reach their full potential. #BearsGiveBack

Bears give back April 8, 9, 10th.

Save the Date

This April 8-10, join us for Bears Give Back 2026, the University of Northern Colorado’s annual giving campaign.

Plan to make a gift that supports our students and your favorite campus programs. Whether you choose to provide direct financial assistance, prepare Bears for life byond UNC or bolster the resources that help our students succeed, your contribution creates a lasting impact!

Want to help spread the word about Bears Give Back? Explore our Toolkit and graphics below.

Bears Give Back Toolkit

Checkout our sample social media posts as well as some non-social meda ways to share. You can download the images provided below to help boost engagement. Be sure to the use the hashtag #BearsGiveBack.

Save the date sample messaging (pre-campaign): 

  1. I invite you to join me as I make a gift to UNC during #BearsGiveBack: (insert give link). The campaign will be held April 8, 9 and 10. I will be giving to _________and would love if you would plan to do the same!
  2. Your gift during UNC’s giving campaign #BearsGiveBack, helps support student success at UNC! Please visit, (insert give link), and plan to give on April 8, 9 and 10.

"Give" sample messaging (during campaign):

  1. Join me, today, as I support________during #BearsGiveBack! Visit, (insert give link), to give now!
  2. Today, I am supporting UNC’s giving campaign #BearsGiveBack. Please join me by visiting, (insert give link), and giving to a fund that is important to you!

Additional ways to share

  1. Share UNC’s main social media posts. The posting schedule is listed under the communications timeline.
  2. Ask people in your personal network to give, whether in-person, through text messaging, or online.

Downloadable Images

Share these images on social media with #BearsGiveBack, #UNCBears and #UNCBearsAlumni

Communication Timeline

See below for a general communication timeline for Bears Give Back.

  • March 10: Bears Give Back postcard is sent out
  • March 18: Bears Give Back Save-The-Date email
  • April 1: Bears Give Back reminder email
  • April 8: Bears Give Back – Bear Necessities Day
    • This day is dedicated to highlighting funds that focus on supporting students’ basic needs and helping build a foundation for achievement and wellbeing.
  • April 9: Bears Give Back – Career Readiness Day
    • The second day of Bears Give back will feature projects that promote career growth and student success beyond the classroom.
  • April 10: Bears Give Back – Student Success Day
    • The final day of Bears Give Back is dedicated to highlighting projects that encourage personal wellbeing and support success.
  • April 15: Bears Give Back Thank You

Frequently Asked Questions

Bears Give Back is the University of Northern Colorado’s annual giving campaign. This year, the digital fundraising event runs Wednesday, April 8, through Friday, April 10. We invite alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of UNC to support the programs and areas of campus they love.

Our goal during Bears Give Back is to raise funds for programs that support student research, promote academic well-being and provide scholarships for deserving students.

You can designate your gift to any fund on campus whether it’s a single fund or several areas. All gifts – big or small – go a long way in providing vital support to UNC students and programs.

For Bears Give Back, UNC highlights several priority projects, initiatives and scholarships. However, you can give to any area on campus during the campaign, and your gift will count toward our giving goals.

You can help spread the word about Bears Give Back! Make a big impact by sharing with your networks on social media using the hashtag #BearsGiveBack and the toolkit resources above.