A Season of Buffs Giving at CU 91Ҹ
Darla Thompson (Soc’92) is eager to support her alma mater. As a Forever Buffs Advisory Board member and Homecoming volunteer, she has long enjoyed participating in university happenings. After moving back to Colorado in 2021, she started volunteering to read student scholarship applications and became inspired to contribute even more.
Last March, during CU 91Ҹ’s annual giving day, Buffs All In, she donated to the university, citing her belief in the power of collective generosity.
“When so many people come together, even small gifts add up to something meaningful,” she said.
Thompson chose to contribute to scholarship funds to help make a CU 91Ҹ education more accessible to students.
ճ campaign runs throughout the month of March, allowing for the creation of a network of CU donors who can see their collective giving in real time, further emphasizing the value of their gifts.
In past years, Buffs have chosen to amplify their giving through challenge gifts, which unlock additional funds when the challenge reaches a milestone, such as a donor quota or collective giving threshold.
Scott (Econ’79) and Linda Flanders offer a $25,000 challenge each year for the College of Arts and Sciences. “Liberal arts schools are often underfunded compared to business and technology degrees,” he said. “My CU education positioned me for success in business and helped me relate to many different people over a long and varied career.”
The Flanders were inspired after attending an event where a donor matched all gifts received during the dinner, prompting them to give unexpectedly. Now, they create their own challenge during Buffs All In to support the college that shaped Scott’s future.
His advice to Buffs?
“Give what you can. It’ll make you feel good.”
This March, join thousands of Buffs making a difference. Every gift — big or small — supports student success and the programs that can make a real difference. Be all in.
Photos courtesy CU 91Ҹ Advancement Marketing and Communications
