Salt Lake City, Utah, is gearing up to host the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and organizers have unveiled a significant fundraising initiative called Podium34. This ambitious campaign aims to secure $300 million in revenue, with over $200 million already pledged by Founding Captains and Donors as of September 8, 2025.
Podium34: A Historic Fundraising Effort
Fraser Bullock, Executive Chair and President of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, emphasized the importance of this fundraising effort. He noted that the organizing committee doesn't receive revenue from the Olympic movement until 2029, making donor support crucial to ensure the Games' success.
Podium34 aims to unite key Utah philanthropic families and organizations to support the 2034 Games. The funds raised will be instrumental in supporting key community initiatives, including youth sports programs, education related to the Games, and athlete mental health support.
Investing in the Future
Catherine Raney Norman, Vice President of Development and Athlete Relations for the 2034 Games, highlighted the vital role of the Founding Captains and Donors. She emphasized that their contributions reflect the spirit of Utahans coming together to build, create, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
The organizers believe that the Games have the extraordinary power to unify people, and this fundraising campaign represents an unprecedented level of philanthropic support for an Olympic and Paralympic host city. The commitment of donors is seen as vital to hosting financially successful Games.
- $300 million fundraising goal
- Over $200 million already pledged
- Supporting youth sports, education, and athlete mental health
With Podium34, Salt Lake City is setting a new standard for Olympic fundraising and demonstrating the power of community support in making the 2034 Winter Games a resounding success.