Luther College's 10th Annual Giving Day Raises Over $1.2 Million

Stay informed, stay empowered: invest in the journalism that invests in you. DECORAH — Luther College raised more than $1,206,800 during the college's tenth annual Giving Day on Thursday, March 6. The money raised will support and enhance the Luther experience at the college through the Luther Fund, Luther's unrestricted current fund that supports all students, faculty, staff and community endeavors on campus. "For the tenth year in a row, the Luther College community has shown the strength of our commitment to each other and to the value of Luther's ongoing impact on their lives," said Luther President Brad Chamberlain. "Once again, friends and alumni from all 50 states and 17 countries around the world contributed to a record-setting Giving Day. We are grateful to all who participated, either through sharing their Luther story or making a contribution." Giving Day capped off "Luther Gives," a weeklong campus event celebrating the generosity of Luther alumni, donors and campus community. Students wrote thank you notes to donors who funded their scholarships, sent Norse Notes Valentines to anyone on campus who made a difference in their lives, and posted reasons they love Luther on the walls of the Dahl Centennial Union. "I want to also thank the entire team of Gnome-fluencers who worked behind the scenes to make Giving Day a success," Chamberlain said. This year's Giving Day also included Luther Day at The Landing Market, where 100% of all sales made at Justin's, the Buzz and Tandem on March 6 was matched by an additional gift to the Luther Fund. Mark your calendars for next year, as Giving Day returns on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Don't miss out on important updates! Subscribe to the newsletter for free and stay informed about local topics that matter most to you.