UW Combined Fund Drive

Campaign 2025- Your Gift Makes a Difference

2025 Campaign Dates – October 14 – December 5

Since 1984, the Combined Fund Drive has been connecting donors to the causes they care about most. Over the last 41 years, your participation in the UWCFD is part of a legacy of caring that has resulted in more than $59 million dollars making its way into the world. Whether supporting local, national or international organizations, UW employees and retirees are making a difference here and around the world.

We know that giving isn’t one size fits all. That’s part of the beauty of the UWCFD. You choose the organization and the amount and give. Your giving. Your way.

Meet our 2025 featured nonprofit – WestSide Baby.

Get involved today with our campaign launch:

Send a High Five

Brighten someone’s day and make a difference! For just $5, you can send a virtual High Five card to a UW colleague. Choose from a variety of fun and thoughtful designs to show your appreciation. We’ll let them know a gift was made in their honor to support WestSide Baby or another nonprofit.

Make a gift to WestSide Baby

Visit the Wish List and make a gift to help WestSide Baby meet their most critical needs.

Lunch and Learns

Hear directly from WestSide Baby and other featured nonprofits about the work they’re doing in our communities. Learn how your gifts and volunteer hours help create lasting impact. Register to join us on Oct. 28!

Online Nonprofit Expo

Meet the nonprofits that make a difference across Washington and beyond. The digital expo is open Oct. 14 to Dec. 31, with live nonprofit staff available Oct. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer questions and share how you can get involved.

Volunteer as a UWCFD campaign coordinator

A key element of our success each campaign is the work of creative and committed campaign coordinators who promote the drive within their departments. Campaign coordinators serve as the local advocates for the campaign—sharing campaign messaging and online engagement opportunities. The UWCFD provides support to coordinators to help engage and inspire their colleagues. We’ll work with you to craft a campaign that reflects your department’s culture.

Interested in volunteering on behalf of your department or unit this year? We’d love to have you! Let us know of your interest via email!

For nonprofits

  • Want to be part of the Combined Fund Drive? It’s easy! Click here for more info.
  • Want to make sure you get invites to on-campus events and updates on what we are doing? Email us and we’ll add you to our speaker’s bureau!
  • Want to participate in our virtual nonprofit expo? Email us and we’ll get you in.

UW Combined Fund Drive is year-round!

You don’t have to wait until next year’s campaign to support great organizations in your community and around the world. Donate or volunteer your time today through the UWCFD!