1888 Minutes of Giving
April 21-22, 2026
crowdfunding campaign
1888 Minutes of Giving: Bring the Heat
1888 Minutes of Giving: Bring the Heat is the NMSU Foundation’s annual days of giving. More than 100 programs across campus are participating, and every gift — no matter the size — moves us closer to our goal of $270,000.
When: Early giving opens March 11.
The campaign runs from 10 a.m. April 21 through 5:28 p.m. April 22.
Where: Primarily online through the campaign website.
In-person gifts can also be made at Dove Hall. Representatives will be at Corbett Center during the campaign.
Campaign Goal: $270,000
Every gift — regardless of size — contributes to student success.
Calendar of Events: Click here to join our two days of events and celebration!
How can you help?
Get Involved with 1888 Minutes of Giving by becoming an Aggie Champion!
As an Aggie Champion, you help promote our students, support their success, and represent our beloved NMSU with pride through networking, fundraising support, and social media.
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Download our 1888 Minutes of Giving Toolkit
There’s no better time to get involved than now, as we prepare for 1888 Minutes of Giving on April 21 – 22. Our toolkit includes, logos, social media images and cover photos, plus promotional language to make championing easy!
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Thank you aggie nation, for your 2025 contributions!
Philanthropy
2025 Founders Day – 1888 Minutes of Giving
The NMSU Foundation’s 2025 Founders Day | 1888 Minutes of Giving campaign was a record-breaking success! In just 31 hours, we raised $385,744.88 —our most successful spring fundraising effort in 66 years. With 319 donors from 29 states, we exceeded our $188,888 goal by 104%. Every gift supports students, faculty, and programs across the NMSU system and helps advance our mission to educate, innovate, and serve. Thank you for being part of this powerful Aggie tradition.