Giving Day Toolkit

Social Media

Sharing content on social media is an easy way to spread the word about Giving Day and the BU fund that means the most to you.

We've got Instagram Stickers!

Head over to your Instagram Story and type "ProudtoBU" in the search bar to access them. Feel free to add and layer as many stickers to your Stories as you desire!

You can copy the samples below or customize them for a personal touch. To save the image, simply right-click and “save as.” If you’re on your phone, hold down on the image to bring up a menu allowing you to save it to your photos.

Save the date

Mark your calendar: BU's 10th Giving Day is Wednesday, April 3, 2024! Each donation on Giving Day not only supports BU's schools/colleges, teams, and programs but also unlocks bonus funds, making every gift count more. Let's make an unstoppable difference together. #ProudtoBU

Join me!

I'm thrilled to participate in BU's Giving Day this year as an ambassador for the [insert your selected fund]! Together, we can make a difference by supporting this remarkable cause. Join me by donating today: [insert your unique link]

I gave today!

Today's the big day—it’s BU's 10th Giving Day! To mark this milestone, I'm rallying support for [insert your selected fund] so we can create a lasting impact. Make a difference—join me and give now: [insert your unique link]

Ten reasons to give

There are countless reasons why I’m supporting the [insert your selected fund] this Wednesday, April 3, for BU’s 10th Giving Day. Here are my top TEN: [insert a compelling list of 10 reasons why you are supporting your specific fund].

Join me to make a difference and give now: [insert your unique link]

Thank you!

Together we are truly unstoppable! A heartfelt thank-you to all who contributed to my fundraising efforts for the [insert your selected fund] on BU’s Giving Day. With your generous support, we've made a lasting impact on the BU community.

Email and Text

Utilize the provided email and texting templates to effortlessly share Giving Day and your preferred BU fund with your network. Tailor these samples to add your personal touch, making your outreach more effective and engaging.

Sample Email 1: Save-the-date

Hi, [name]!

BU Giving Day is April 3 this year, and I’m serving as an ambassador to help get the word out about [your cause]. Every gift made through this link makes a difference and will help unlock valuable bonus funds. I hope you’ll join me in supporting [cause], with a gift of any amount.

Thanks, and go BU!

[Your name]

PS: You can give now through the link and it will count toward the Giving Day total!

Sample Email 2: Day Before

Tomorrow is a big day for BU: the 10th Giving Day. There are countless reasons to give, but to mark this milestone, I’ll share my top 10:

[list your 10 reasons for making a gift]

Every gift made through this link will support what I love most about BU, [name of cause]. I hope you’ll join me and make this Giving Day the best one yet.

Together, we’re unstoppable!

[Your name]

PS: When you make a gift using this link, you help unlock bonus funds for [name of cause]. I hope you’ll do it now!

Sample Email 3: Giving Day

Hi, [name]!

Today is BU Giving Day! I’m an ambassador for my favorite cause, [name of cause], and I hope you’ll join me in supporting it. Please use this link to make a gift, and help me work toward unlocking bonus funds for [cause].

This is a personally meaningful cause to me, and I am so grateful for your support!

[Your name]

PS: Every gift made before midnight tonight counts for Giving Day, so please use this link now to show your support.

Sample Email 4: Thank You

Hi, [name]!

Thanks so much for making a gift on BU Giving Day! Your support means a lot to me, and I know it means a lot to [your cause] and everyone at BU. Together, we’re helping to change students’ lives, fund groundbreaking research, and ensure a bright future for the University we love.

The BU community is amazing, and I’m so glad we’re both a part of it. Thank you!

[Your name]

Sample Text Messages

Hi, [name!] It’s BU Giving Day, and this year I’m supporting [name of cause]. [name of cause] made a huge difference in my life, and it would mean a lot to me if you’d join me in making a donation. Can I count you in?

Thank you!! Here’s the link to give: [link]

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Hi, [name!] It’s BU Giving Day, and this year I’m supporting [name of cause]. We’re in the race to win bonus funds and every donor helps us get there!! Can I count you in?

Thank you!! Here's the link to give: [link].