Giving Tuesday 2026
Double Your Impact for Higher Education
Learning & Opportunity & Public Trust
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
"Whether you give $50 or $5,000, your gift will be doubled, allowing AAC&U to extend its reach and deepen its impact. Together, we can ensure that higher education continues to fulfill its promise to students and to society."
– Lynn Pasquerella, President, AAC&U
1:1 MATCHING GIFT ALERT
Every dollar you donate between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000, thanks to our generous partner, Mindstream.
Support AAC&U this GivingTuesday
For over a century, AAC&U has worked to ensure students receive an education that prepares them for career success, civic engagement, and lives of meaning. Today, rebuilding public trust in higher education requires demonstrating its true value which is in societal contribution.
Employers Agree: Career and Citizenship Go Hand-in-Hand
Data from AAC&U’s national survey highlights why our mission is vital:
85%
of CEOs and hiring managers state colleges do a good job preparing students for the workforce
94%
emphasize the critical importance of developing a skilled workforce
94%
have changed agree colleges must help students become informed, engaged citizens writing to avoid controversy
Your Gift in Action
Your gift empowers AAC&U to:
- Bridge Career & Curriculum: Help universities align degree programs directly with modern career goals.
- Advance Civic Engagement: Promote ethical leadership and civic learning across higher education.
- Navigate the Future of AI: Guide institutions in responding thoughtfully to the challenges and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence.
- Promote Equity & Excellence: Ensure liberal education serves all students across diverse communities.