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For Students:

• Receive community service hours just by posting and sharing your personal link. 
• Earn money for your club, team, student organization, or department. 
• Compete against other students to earn advocate prizes. 
• Compete to become the top earning team or club/organization 

For Faculty/Staff: 

• Earn money for your department, club, or team 
• Compete against other faculty and staff for advocate prizes 
• Become the top earning department, club, or team 

For Alumni and Community:  

• Help your alma mater grow and support the organizations that once supported you 
• Compete against other alumni for advocate incentives 
• Help your graduating class be on the top of the Alumni Leaderboard 

Here are some examples of captions or emails that you can use or get inspiration from.

Social Media Captions:

• Today is the day! I'm proud to be an advocate for One Big Give. At ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ I have found my home away from home. Click here to support UC and its mission [advocate link]. 
• As a student, I’ve seen how generosity has impacted so many of my classmates. Every gift, no matter how big or small, will give students like me an opportunity to grow. Give here to support [specific campus initiative e.g. team, department, club] 
• We are One Big Team! Support my [athletic team] today to help us raise money for [team initiative] this One Big Give. Click here to give [advocate link] 
• I’m so thankful for everything this [club, organization] has helped me achieve at UC. Support us today so I can continue to grow as a leader on campus. Click here to give [advocate link] 

Email Samples:

Version 1: 
Dear [name], 

Tomorrow is One Big Give, our twenty-four-hour fundraiser. On this day we come together to celebrate and support the University’s programs, athletic teams, and community impact. As a/the [job title], I’ve gotten to see the impact that our community’s generosity has on the lives of our students. 

For the [initiative of choice], your support tomorrow would give us the privilege to [gifts impact]. I am personally giving to [initiative] because [reason for giving or personal story]. 

I urge you to consider giving tomorrow during One Big Give, no matter the size of the gift, your support is impactful. 

Click here to give [advocate link]. 

Thank you for your support and passion for the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Your generosity does not go unnoticed. 

Sincerely, 
[Signature]  

Version 2:  
Hi [Family Member/Friend's Name],

I hope you're doing well!

I'm writing to you today because something really exciting is happening on campus: One Big Give! It's our biggest day of the year for giving back, and the goal is to get our entire community— faculty, alumni, friends and family—to make a gift to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.

I wanted to reach out personally because your support means so much to me. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has had such a huge impact on my life, and a gift today goes a long way to make sure other students have the same great experience.

You can donate to a specific area that means a lot to me, like [Name of your school/major/club], or you can give to an area that is important to you!

I am so grateful for all you do for me, and I would be so honored if you would consider joining me in giving back this year.

Thank you so much!

All the best,
[Your Name]
[Your Class Year]
[University Name]

Sample Texts:

Hi [name], today is ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ' annual fundraiser, One Big Give! I wanted to reach out to ask for your support for my [club, team, major, etc]. This [initiative of choice or university] has greatly impacted my life through [personal story]. I’m so grateful for any support you give, thank you! [add giving link]

Hey! Today is One Big Give at my university. It’s a day to give back to all the things that make the school so awesome. I'm donating to [club or cause]. I’d love for you to join me and help support the students here! [add giving link]