Before We Begin, Remember…
- Always include #KenyonFUNDAY alongside your social media posts.
- Posts with images, videos, emoji and other multimedia typically attract more attention than text-only. Have fun! 💯
- Feel free to add other hashtags (i.e. #philanthropymatters) if you’d like.
- Share your unique advocate link via the sharing buttons on the campaign page!
- If you choose to create a match or a challenge, be sure to share and promote it throughout the day.
Sample Posts for Social Media
- I’m participating in Kenyon FUNDAY because [favorite school memory or takeaway] [collection of photos from your time at school]. #KenyonFUNDAY
- When I was a student at Kenyon, alumni support made it possible for me to [insert favorite memory here]. That’s why I’m taking part in #KenyonFUNDAY this year! You can too: [Insert personal LINK]
- Kenyon FUNDAY kicks off tomorrow! We invite alumni, parents and friends to make a gift to empower our students and invest in the leaders of tomorrow. Are you ready to join me and make an impact? #KenyonFUNDAY [Insert personal LINK]
- I might be [x] miles from Kenyon, but it’s never far from my 💜! Join me in giving back through #KenyonFUNDAY today: [LINK].
- When I was a student, I know my experience at Kenyon was made possible by alumni who came before me. That’s why I’m paying it forward by making a gift and contributing to future student success during #KenyonFUNDAY! [LINK]
Sample Emails and Texts
Hi [NAME],
Kenyon is getting ready for Kenyon FUNDAY, which is launching on Wednesday. Our entire community will show our purple pride as we work toward our goal of 1,000 donors! Will you help us get started with an early gift? Let’s show the next generation of Kenyon students how much we care about them. Join me and make your gift now — gifts of any size help!
Thank you and cheers to Kenyon 💜!
[NAME]
Hi [NAME],
I’ve joined this year’s Kenyon FUNDAY giving challenge, have you? Even $5 or $10 will help us reach our goal of inspiring 1,000 gifts before Thursday evening! As an added incentive, [DESCRIBE YOUR MATCH or CHALLENGE HERE, i.e.: I'll be matching gifts from the class of 1999, dollar for dollar, up to $99.] Learn more and make your gift at {INSERT PERSONAL LINK}.
Thank you and cheers to Kenyon 💜!
[NAME]
Social Media Images
Download the images below to share along with your Kenyon FUNDAY outreach.
