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We’re thrilled to invite you to join the excitement of Giving Day KSC on Thursday, March 27.
This is your chance to show your support for Keene State College and make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Learn More About This Year's Giving Day

Welcome to the advocate toolkit!

Please use the materials below to connect with your network and encourage members to participate in Keene State College’s 4th Annual Giving Day.

Got a Few Seconds?

Follow the Keene State College Alumni Association on Facebook and Instagram. From here you are encouraged to like, comment, and share information about Giving Day!

Got 10 Minutes?

You can easily become a Giving Day Advocate and create a personal link through our Giving Day platform. While logged into your Giving Day Advocate user account, all sharing buttons generate a campaign link that is unique to you. These links will be tracked and celebrated next to your name on the Advocates tab on the Giving Day website.

Below, please find example language for your social media posts and text messages. If you have an advocate link, simply replace keene.edu/GivingDay with your personal link.

URL: keene.edu/givingday
Hashtags: #GivingDayKSC #KeeneState #OwlPride #KeeneStateOwls
Accounts to Tag: @keenestatecollege @keenestatealumni @keenestateowls
Social Media Graphics: Google Drive

Social Media Post Examples:

  • Giving Day KSC is March 27! Owls – have you heard about Giving Day KSC? Contribute to the area of Keene State that means the most to you before midnight to participate! keene.edu/GivingDay #GivingDayKSC #KeeneState #OwlPride
  • It’s Giving Day KSC! Let’s show our Owl Pride and support the next generation of Keene State students. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Donate now: keene.edu/GivingDay #GivingDayKSC #KeeneState #OwlPride #HigherEducation #SupportStudents
  • Help Keene State students thrive! Your gift on Giving Day will fund scholarships, support student programs, and enhance the overall student experience. Donate now: keene.edu/GivingDay #GivingDayKSC #KeeneState #Scholarships #StudentLife #HigherEducation
  • Show your love for Keene State! Give back to the place that shaped you. Donate on Giving Day: keene.edu/GivingDay #GivingDayKSC #KeeneState #OwlPride #CampusLife
  • Share your Keene State pride and support our students on Giving Day! Donate now: keene.edu/GivingDay #GivingDayKSC #KeeneState #OwlPride #Community #HigherEducation

Text Message Examples:

  • Giving Day KSC is TODAY! Let’s show our Owl Pride!
    Make your gift now: keene.edu/GivingDay
  • Time’s running out for Giving Day KSC! Every gift counts towards unlocking amazing rewards. Donate now: keene.edu/GivingDay
  • Help us reach 300 donors on Giving Day KSC and unlock a $20,000 match!
    Donate now: keene.edu/GivingDay

Have More Time?

Personal outreach to others to invite their participation is one of the most effective ways to inspire giving. We’ve provided some sample language below for emails, and even talking points for phone calls.

Talking points and impact statements

Email Sample: 1 Week Before

Subject: Get Ready to Soar! Giving Day KSC is Almost Here!
 
Hi [Name],
 
Get ready to show your Owl Pride! Giving Day KSC is just a week away on Thursday, March 27.
 
Last year, we came together as a community and raised over $50,000 for Keene State. This year, let’s make it even bigger!
 
Here’s what makes Giving Day KSC so exciting:
  • Goal of 300 Donors: Let’s unlock amazing rewards by reaching 300 donors!
  • Alumni Match: The first 150 alumni donors will unlock a generous gift from the KSC Alumni Board.
  • Special Gift to Unlock: If we reach our 300 donor goal, Engelberth Construction will unlock a $20,000 gift!
 
Ready to join the fun? Visit keene.edu/GivingDay to learn more and see how you can make a difference.
 
I’m excited to celebrate Keene State with you on Giving Day!
 
Thanks for your support,
[Your Name]

Email Sample: On Giving Day

Subject: It’s Giving Day KSC! Let’s Soar Higher Together!
 
Hi [Name],
 
It’s Giving Day KSC! Today’s the day we show our support for Keene State and make a real impact on the lives of our students.
 
Here’s what’s happening:
  • 300 Donor Goal: Let’s reach 300 donors to unlock a special surprise!
  • Alumni Match: The first 150 alumni donors will unlock a generous gift from the KSC Alumni Board.
  • $20,000 Challenge: If we reach our 300 donor goal, Engelberth Construction will unlock a $20,000 gift!
 
Every gift counts! Visit keene.edu/GivingDay to make your gift and help us reach our goals.
 
Let’s show the world what Owl Pride is all about!
 
Thanks for your support,
[Your Name]
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