Over the past 9 years, ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ has participated inΒ Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that celebrates philanthropy, volunteerism and community service to highlight the powerful difference people can make when they come together to help others.
On Nov. 29, Knight Nation came together and raised more than $475,000.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ is committed to making a better future for its students and society; Giving Tuesday donors help by funding a wide range of areas that support student success, social mobility and innovative research. Donor support not only unlocks potential, inspires excellence and expands access to higher education, but helps to create a better world for all.
βPhilanthropy is what brings the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ community together and none of that would be possible without [donor] support,β says Daniella Lopez, ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ student body president. βOn behalf of the entire student body, thank you for your continued support and your generosity.β
Some of the popular areas that received support on Giving Tuesday were First Generation Scholarship Fund,Μύ,Μύ,ΜύCheerleadingΒ and Area of Greatest Need.
Ήσ΄‘±υΈι°Β±υ±·ΆΩ³§ΜύCredit Union gave a $125,000 gift to nameΒ , the hub for ideas and educational activities in the College of Business that expands learning by connecting students with thought leaders, employers, faculty members and fellow students. Other notable gifts to the College of Business included support from Mark Plaumann β74 β79 and Marilyn Wilson for their named first-generation endowed scholarship, and Jessica β80 and Kenneth Blume for endowing a scholarship for integrated business solutions.
The impact of Giving Tuesday often goes beyond dollars raised. βHaving someone willing to invest in you is often the best incentive to invest in yourself,β says Theresa Kieu β21.Β βSupport from generous donors helped me earn a ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ degree without incurring debt, but also reminded me that there were people rooting for me.β
Giving Tuesday is the start of the Season of Giving and there are many opportunities to support ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½. Your support has an immediate impact on innovation, discovery, sustainability and student success. Every gift unleashes potential across Knight Nation.Β GIVE NOWΒ at givecampus.com/jy09d9
