Falling onΒ 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.Β We encourageΒ ourΒ Knights to consider ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ when participating in Giving Tuesday this year.

In fact, here are five things Knights should know aboutΒ :
1. Giving Tuesday is on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
But you canΒ #GiveToΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½Β 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 ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Football Excellence fund to gifts that enabled the Knights Pantry to provide meals for students,Β each and every dollar donated has a lasting impact on Knights.

3. This year’s goal is to surpass last year’s success, and it will take all of us working together to make it happen.
Every gift matters. Whether it’s $5, $10 or $50, it makes a collective impact.
4. If you have a passion, we can find a fund at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ that deserves your support.
If you can’t decide where to donate,Β consider making a gift to ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s Area of Greatest Need.Β 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 – whether it’s a donation, your time or talent.
Here are some other ways to show your support:

  • Volunteer with aΒ local alumni group
  • Become aΒ 
  • Cheer loud and proud atΒ the next ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ sporting event
  • Hire a Knight

Most importantly, share your story. Tell everyone what it means to be a Knight and why you love ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½. Together, we can power the future of this great university.