Southeastern Giving Day experiences record-breaking support for the university’s centennial year

Southeastern Giving Day, an annual online event facilitated by the Southeastern Foundation in support of Southeastern Louisiana University, was held recently. According to university officials, the 2025 Giving Day achieved its largest ever number of donors, as well as funds raised.

“We are appreciative of the remarkable outpouring of support during this year’s Centennial Giving Day,” said Southeastern President William S. Wainwright. “Over 2,300 individuals, a 47 percent increase over last year, voiced their commitment to ensuring the continued success of our university, our students, and our community. Together we have raised over $508,000, a 26 percent increase over last year, and we are excited to see the level of positive impact it will make.”

The event allowed donors to select an individual college, department, organization, or project important to them, directly giving back to the areas toward which they feel most passionate.

New this year was the ability of donors to contribute in cryptocurrency, something that is now available for Giving Day. The university partnered with payment specialist Bead and Louisiana-based technology firm Envoc to enable digital currency donations. The collaboration positions Southeastern as one of the first universities in the country to embrace cryptocurrency as a formal donation channel, following the State of Louisiana’s successful adoption of digital currency payments for government services.

For more information, contact the Southeastern Foundation at 985-549-2239.