Welcome Advocates!
Thank you for your leadership in promoting HLGU Day of Giving! We couldn’t achieve our goal without your input and willingness to help share our mission. All social copy is suggested only. Feel free to use it if you like it, or feel free to write your own. Please just make sure you use the official hashtag #HLGUDayOfGiving.
Sample Emails and Social Media Messages for Spreading Awareness - The sample email/Social Media messages below can be copied and pasted. You are also invited to craft your own personal message to your classmates and other HLGU alumni.
Sample Email 1: 24 Hours. 250 Gifts. Let’s Do This, Trojans!
Dear <Name>,
HLGU Day of Giving 2026 is officially underway—and we need you! From noon today to noon tomorrow, the entire Trojan community is rallying together to reach 250 gifts in just 24 hours and unlock exciting matching gift opportunities that multiply every donation.
This year, every gift goes further:
• $25,000 Anonymous Match supporting student scholarships
• $40,000 Board of Visitors Match fueling Bring Back the Legacy: Phase 2
Your participation helps capture these full matches—and time is already ticking!
HLGU has made a lasting impact on my life. From the professors who took time to invest in me to the hands‑on experiences that prepared me for my career, HLGU shaped who I am today. I’m grateful—and today, I’m giving back.
[Insert your own brief story here]
I’ve already made my gift to honor those who poured into me and to ensure HLGU remains strong and accessible for today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders. Will you join me?
Make your gift now at: (HLGU Day of Giving page)
Let’s do something big for HLGU—together.
Sincerely,
<Your name>
P.S. Spread the excitement! Share why you’re giving and encourage your classmates to join in. Every gift matters—and every voice helps us reach 250 donors!
Sample Email 2: Your Gift TODAY Can Be Matched—Give Now!
Dear <Name>,
Good morning! HLGU Day of Giving 2026 is happening right now—and we need your help before tomorrow at noon! This 24‑hour window is our moment to rally the Trojan community and reach 250 gifts, unlocking two incredible matching opportunities that double the impact of your generosity.
Every single gift matters. Every single gift moves us closer to:
• A $25,000 anonymous match for student scholarships
• A $40,000 Board of Visitors match supporting Bring Back the Legacy: Phase 2
If you love HLGU and believe in its mission, today is the day to give back. Join me in strengthening the experience of current and future students by making your gift before the deadline.
Give now at: (HLGU Day of Giving page)
Sincerely,
<Your name>
P.S. Spread the excitement! Share why you’re giving and encourage your classmates to join in. Together, we can reach 250 gifts and unlock both matches!
Sample Email 3: Post. Give. Inspire. HLGU Day of Giving Is On!
HLGU Day of Giving 2026 is happening right now until noon tomorrow—and we want to see your Trojan pride! This is our moment as alumni to unite, give back, and celebrate what makes Hannibal‑LaGrange special.
🎉 Spirit Photo Challenge:
Put on your favorite HLGU gear, snap a selfie, and post it to Facebook using #HLGUDayOfGiving. Add a short note about why you’re inspired to give this year, and you may be featured on the official HLGU Facebook page!
Your post helps spread the excitement—and your gift helps unlock two powerful matching opportunities that double the impact of every donation. Every gift gets us closer to securing the $25,000 scholarship match and the $40,000 Board of Visitors match!
Join me today in giving generously to support:
• HLGU student scholarships
• Friends of the Arts, HLGU’s fine arts giving club
Thank you for showing your Trojan spirit and making a difference during this inspiring 24‑hour challenge!
Social Media Posts - Tagging your classmates in your Facebook posts is also a great idea! When posting on social media, please include #HLGUDayOfGiving.
Do you like us? Like our page! Invite your friends to “like” the Hannibal-LaGrange University page. This will help you spread the word and keep your followers up to date with the latest information.
Promote the website and Day of Giving page. Share the link for the campaign, (HLGU Day of Giving page), on your page to help familiarize individuals with the site and to help direct them to it on April 9 and 10.
Tell your HLGU story. On your page, share what HLGU means to you and how it has made a difference in your life. Discuss how all gifts given on HLGU’s Day of Giving will benefit the student experience. Take a stroll down memory lane and upload and share photos from your days on campus! You can also do this on your Instagram account.
- 98% of students on campus need the support of financial aid to attend HLGU. Join me in giving back to help keep Hannibal-LaGrange accessible for both current and future students. Visit https://www.hlg.edu/give to give now. #HLGUDayOfGiving
- Every single gift matters. Every single gift moves us closer to:
• A $25,000 anonymous match for student scholarships
• A $40,000 Board of Visitors match supporting Bring Back the Legacy: Phase 2Give online at hlg.edu/giving or use Venmo. #HLGUDayOfGiving
- It only takes two minutes to make a difference. Go to https://www.hlg.edu/give or use Venmo and support your favorite cause! #HLGUDayOfGiving
- Today is the day! Join me in making an impact by giving back on HLGU’s Day of Giving! Visit https://www.hlg.edu/give to give today. #HLGUDayOfGiving
- Don’t miss your chance to make a difference! Join me and make a gift today, on HLGU’s Day of Giving! Visit https://www.hlg.edu/give to give today. #HLGUDayOfGiving
- Attention HLGU Class of XXXX. Today is HLGU’s Day of Giving! As alumni we have the opportunity to participate in the Day of Giving by giving to continue the legacy of HLGU. Give online here: https://www.hlg.edu/give #HLGUDayOfGiving
- We still have X hours left of the HLGU Day of Giving. Support current students by giving and helping us meet our goal of 250 gifts in 24 hours! Give online here: https://www.hlg.edu/give #HLGUDayOfGiving
Follow @HLGUniversity from your Twitter account. Go to our page and click the Follow button on the right-hand side of the screen. Now you’ll be notified when HLGU posts new updates.
Include the Day of Giving hashtag (#HLGUDayOfGIving) whenever possible and relevant. Hashtags are used to tie a conversation together on Twitter. People interested in following certain topics follow hashtags to see what people are saying.
- HLGU’s Day of Giving is a great example of what the Trojan community can do together. Visit https://www.hlg.edu/give or use Venmo to give today. #HLGUDayOfGiving
- You have the power to create a significant impact for HLGU students. Visit https://www.hlg.edu/give to give today. #HLGUDayOfGiving
- We still have ___ hours to reach our goal of 250 donors in 24 hours, so please join me and visit https://www.hlg.edu/give to give today. #HLGUDayOfGiving! #HLGUDayOfGiving
- It’s #HLGUDayOfGiving! I’ve made my gift, now it’s your turn! Join me and the Trojan community at https://www.hlg.edu/give to track our progress.
- Today is HLGU’s virtual Day of Giving! As alumni we have the opportunity to participate in the Day of Giving by supporting HLGU student scholarships and Friends of the Arts, HLGU’s fine arts giving club. Give online here: https://www.hlg.edu/give #HLGUDayOfGiving
Follow @HLGUniversity from your Instagram account. Go to the HLGU account and click the Follow button. Make sure you turn on post notifications (three dots on the upper right-hand side). Now you’ll be notified when HLGU posts new updates.
Include the Day of Giving hashtag (#HLGUDayOfGIving) whenever possible and relevant. Hashtags on Instagram help keep related photos together and helps out HLGU’s marketing team. It allows for easy searching and sharing.
You can support the HLGU Day of Giving by making one of these photos your cover photo on Facebook!
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