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UNM Big Give 2026: Coming Together to Support One Another

The UNM Big Give is set on April 9.

Gregg Morgan
By Gregg Morgan
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Got something to give? Now is your chance to help those in need.

The University of New Mexico will host UNM Big Give on April 9. The 24-hour celebration of giving connects alumni, friends, faculty, staff, Lobos fans, and supporters from around the world. The annual giving day highlights collective generosity, supporting programs that benefit students, research, patient care, and communities in New Mexico.

Beginning at midnight on April 9, donors can aid the schools, colleges, and programs they care about most. Gifts made during UNM Big Give can go further through special challenges and matching opportunities. These contributions unlock additional funds and strengthen key initiatives like the Student Health and Counseling Center, UNM Grand Challenges, and Patient Care.

Jeff Todd, President and CEO of the UNM Foundation, expressed excitement about the upcoming event. “UNM Big Give reflects the strength and spirit of the Lobo community. It’s a day when generosity turns into opportunity, supporting our students, advancing research, enhancing health care, advancing athletics, and strengthening the programs that serve New Mexico. Every gift helps move UNM forward.”

How to Participate

Visit unmbiggive.unmfund.org to make a gift and support the area that matters most to you. Starting in early April, donors can join Big Give at participating UNM Food locations and special campus events.

UNM Big Give expands its reach every year. In 2025, 2,556 alumni and supporters worldwide joined forces to surpass the goal of 2,500 unique contributors. They raised over $1,027,846, breaking the record for the largest single-day fundraising effort in UNM’s history. 

The event showcased collaboration, with UNM Athletics hosting its annual Lobos Give Day with UNM Big Give. It raised over $363,130 for student-athlete scholarships, beating the $300,000 target.

UNM Big Give shows how collective giving drives progress, advancing education, healthcare, and opportunities across the state.  Donors, whether giving for the first time or continuing a tradition, help shape UNM’s future. Save the date, share your passion, and contribute to making 2026 UNM Big Give a success.

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