Falling on聽the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday puts its own philanthropic spin on days like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
On Nov. 27, people all over the world will celebrate generosity by giving their time, talent and treasure.聽We encourage聽our聽Knights to consider UCF when participating in Giving Tuesday this year.
In fact, here are five things Knights should know about聽:
1. Giving Tuesday is on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
But you can聽#GiveToUCF聽as early as today by visiting ucffoundation.org/givingtuesday.
2. Last year, 700 donors raised $71,000 to support programs at the university on Giving Tuesday.
From the UCF Football Excellence fund to gifts that enabled the Knights Pantry to provide meals for students,聽each and every dollar donated has a lasting impact on Knights.
3. This year鈥檚 goal is to surpass last year鈥檚 success, and it will take all of us working together to make it happen.
Every gift matters. Whether it鈥檚 $5, $10 or $50, it makes a collective impact.
4. If you have a passion, we can find a fund at UCF that deserves your support.
If you can鈥檛 decide where to donate,聽consider making a gift to UCF鈥檚 Area of Greatest Need.聽By doing so, the university can direct your gift to a program or department that needs support, and therefore will offer the greatest impact.
5. All giving matters 鈥� whether it鈥檚 a donation, your time or talent.
Here are some other ways to show your support:
- Volunteer with a聽local alumni group
- Become a聽
- Cheer loud and proud at聽the next UCF sporting event
- Hire a Knight
Most importantly, share your story. Tell everyone what it means to be a Knight and why you love UCF. Together, we can power the future of this great university.
