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Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day

April 3, 2025

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day, Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ's 24-hour giving initiative, is designed to benefit various fundraising efforts across campus. 

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Nearly 750 donors helped Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ's 2024 Giving Day break previously set records, raising $615,138 — including more than $220,000 for Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ's greatest needs, $158,000 for the School of Law, nearly $50,000 for the College of Arts and Sciences and more than $31,000 for Billiken Athletics. If you missed Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day, there are still plenty of ways to support University needs. 

Give on Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day

You may designate your Giving Day contribution to your favorite area or split it between multiple projects. Learn about each project on our Giving Day webpage starting in the weeks before the event. 

Become an Advocate

Advocates play a critical role in the success of Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day and may receive prizes for their support. What's involved?

Students stand at table handing out information about being a Giving Day advocate.
Students provide information to the Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ community about being a Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day advocate.
  • Prior to Giving Day, advocates post about Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day two to three times on their personal social media accounts.
  • On Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day, advocates encourage at least 10 friends and family members through email, text or direct message to give to Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ. They’ll also make one to three social media posts encouraging others to give.
  • After Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day, advocates share or create original content to showcase Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ’s final Giving Day numbers and to thank all who participated.

If you would like to become an advocate for the next Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day, contact Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Assistant Director of Digital Philanthropy Danielle Christopher at danielle.christopher@slu.edu for a toolkit of sample emails, texts and social media posts you can use to help us spread the word. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I give?

Giving to Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ on Giving Day has never been easier! On Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day, click the button at the top of this page or visit the Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Office of Alumni Engagement on , or to access the Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day 2025 crowdfunding platform. Gifts can be made via credit card or virtual wallet, including PayPal, Venmo and Google Pay.

What does my gift support?

Your gift can support any campus need listed on the Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day 2025 crowdfunding platform.  Just pick the project you want to support or split your gift among multiple campus initiatives.

Why give on Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day?

Throughout the day, there will be challenges and matching gift opportunities — meaning your gift will have an even greater impact. By contributing a gift, big or small, you’ll be part of the collective impact of our entire Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ community coming together to support current and future Billikens.

How will I receive information about Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day?

Leading up to Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day, you will receive information about projects needing support and how to give via email and possibly text. Not sure if we have your contact information? . 

I got a text about Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day. Is that from Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ?

Yes! We will send information about how to give securely via text message on Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day. The text you receive will be similar to: "Hi! Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Giving Day is here and we need your help to reach our goals. Can we count on you to help?" If you have concerns, feel free to reach out to giving@slu.edu for more information.