Case Study: North Dakota State University achieves a record $313,299 on Giving Day with Ruffalo Noel Levitz's ScaleFunder

North Dakota State University raises $313,299 in successful giving day

North Dakota State University faced declining annual giving despite strong alumni enthusiasm from multiple national championships and recent outreach. To build on that energy, NDSU partnered with Ruffalo Noel Levitz and implemented the RNL ScaleFunder giving day platform to run a comprehensive, one-day fundraising campaign.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz provided the ScaleFunder platform plus strategic advice, ambassador tracking and phone outreach support; the campaign raised $313,299 from 976 gifts, secured $6,000 in pledges via RNL callers, engaged 18 campus departments and met multiple challenge matches—setting a record single-day total for NDSU. The user-friendly platform and RNL’s tactical support drove measurable engagement and fundraising success.

North Dakota State University

Sara Wald

Vice President for Outreach