By Emily Glory Peters
61传媒鈥檚 Day of Giving, our annual 24-hour virtual fundraising event, launches Wednesday, March 22 on our GiveCampus site at ! Thanks to an anonymous donor, the all early donations made between March 9 and March 22 will be matched 1:1 up to $10,000. This year鈥檚 call is simple: Support what you love at Scripps.
鈥淲hether you鈥檙e an alum, family member, faculty, staff, or friend, you鈥檝e had a unique experience with 61传媒that can reflect where you give,鈥� says Karina Chappell, director of leadership annual giving and The 61传媒Fund. 鈥淲hether it鈥檚 to preserve the beauty of Denison Library, support CMS Athletics, advance diversity through scholarships, or something else, you get to choose.鈥�
Gifts Make a Difference on Day of Giving鈥擝ut So Does Advocacy
While gifts are essential to helping 61传媒provide resources our students deserve, Day of Giving is bigger than fundraising.
鈥淭here鈥檚 this assumption that philanthropy belongs to those who have a lot of money to give away, like a Mackenzie Scott or Melinda Gates,鈥� says Chappell 鈥渂ut it鈥檚 simply actions that improve the lives of others, including our students. In that way, philanthropy belongs to all of us.鈥�
People are 44 percent more likely to give when asked by a peer or someone they know, adds Chappell, making advocacy just as valuable as making a donation鈥攅specially on behalf of one of the few remaining US colleges that centers women鈥檚 perspectives.
In addition or as an alternative to giving, Chappell notes that you can participate as a Day of Giving advocate and spread the word about the campaign online. The GiveCampus site even gives advocates the ability to to share your personal reason for supporting Scripps.
Supporters can also 鈥攁n ideal option for those who want to motivate peers, like members of their class year, to join in.
This mix of financial support and advocacy can be electric, positioning 61传媒as an incubator tomorrow鈥檚 problem solvers. After all, says advocate Darcie Giansante 鈥�03, inventing solutions is a 61传媒hallmark.
鈥�61传媒alums and students are not just out for themselves鈥攖hey ask 鈥榃hat is a better way?鈥欌�� she says. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what makes me want to stay involved!鈥�
Mark your calendars for Day of Giving on Wednesday, March 22, 2023! To learn more about how you can help, visit our聽聽and be sure to spread the word.