Gardner-Webb Double Dawg Day 2026: Be Part of the Momentum

Kick Off the Next Decade of Impact by Joining the University’s 24‑hour Giving Celebration

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—After surpassing records in 2025, Gardner‑Webb University’s Office of Advancement is building momentum for the 11th annual Double Dawg Day. The 24-hour celebration of generosity and community kicks off its next decade of giving on April 16. Supporters are invited to make 2026 another milestone year for student scholarships, academics, and athletics.

The focus is on broad donor participation from alumni, faculty, staff, students, families, and friends. Every gift of any size is a vote of confidence in Gardner‑Webb’s mission and a tangible show of support for students.

“Your gift shapes our future,” noted Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Communications Kanisha Fowler. “With multiple areas to support, your impact reaches far and wide. This Double Dawg Day, we’re aiming for more—more partnerships among our community, more support for University priorities and more donors giving to their passions.  We need you. Unite with us and give on April 16.”

Ways to Give on Double Dawg Day

Donors can direct their support to the people, programs, and causes that matter most, including:

• University Priority Fund – Addresses the University’s most immediate and strategic needs.
• Annual Fund – Supports student scholarships and the overall student experience.
• School/College Priority Funds – Gives deans the flexibility to respond quickly to new opportunities and strengthen academic programs.
• Athletics – Supports all 22 NCAA Division I teams.
• Bulldog Club – Enhances student‑athlete scholarships and provides the tools athletes need to succeed on the field and in the classroom.
• Campus Programs and Departments – Allows donors to support specific initiatives and areas of passion across campus.

Make your donation here.

In addition to making a gift, supporters can sign up as Social Media Ambassadors (also known as advocates) to spread the word and build momentum throughout the day. Register and learn more here.

With community involvement at its core, Double Dawg Day 2026 aims to unite as many donors as possible—because the real power of the day comes from participation. Whether someone gives, shares, encourages classmates, or cheers on a favorite department or team, their involvement fuels a transformative student experience at Gardner‑Webb.

Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Become More at gardner-webb.edu.