What is Giving Day?

Cornell Giving Day is a 24-hour virtual outpouring of support from the Cornell community. On Giving Day, alumni, families, friends, and Big Red fans all over the world come together to make a difference by making gifts to the Cornell areas they care about most. Participating in Giving Day enables colleges, units, departments, and organizations to raise funds to support their activities and initiatives.

Giving Day Overview - Recording

View this short video to get tips and tricks to help your organization have its best Giving Day yet!

WATCH VIDEO

Giving Day Overview - Slide Deck

Encourage all team members to watch the overview recording and refer to the overview slides!

VIEW SLIDES

Communications Timeline

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Sample Email Scripts

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Team Outreach Spreadsheet Template

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Social Media Tools & Templates

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Become a Giving Day Champion

Organizations that utilize the Champions function raise 47% more on Giving Day!

SIGN UP

Starting February 27th you will be able to visit your Giving Day page and sign up to become a CHAMPION for your organizations

Champions Tips & Tricks

We have seen dozens of organizations double their dollars and donations through encouraging team members to utilize the champiosn function.

Visit our CHAMPIONS page for some quick advice on how to make the most out of your 1:1 fundraising efforts!

Questions?

For additional questions please contact us at scl-aad@cornell.edu. We are happy to support your Giving Day efforts and help execute a great fundraising campaign for your organization!