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Students encouraged to “Love a Donor” during Student Engagement and Philanthropy Week
February 6, 2015
The Offic
es of Annual Giving and Donor Relations at Georgia Southern are gearing up for the annual Love a Donor event, which this year will be a part of the first-ever Student Engagement and Philanthropy Week at the University.
The offices will co-host four days of events from Feb. 9-12 in an effort to educate students on the impact of private giving to Georgia Southern.
“It is important to build awareness among students about the vital role of private support in enhancing their experience at Georgia Southern,” said Alexandra Washington, associate director of Annual Giving.
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, students are encouraged to “Love a Donor” by visiting the Russell Union Rotunda between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Feb. 10-11 to write a ‘thank you’ note to supporters of the University.
“Donations and annual support from alumni and friends of the University help Georgia Southern in areas that state dollars do not,” said Jill Forehand, director of Donor Relations at the University. “All areas benefit from charitable giving, whether it’s in the form of scholarships, faculty assistance or program support, and it is important that Georgia Southern students are aware of the impact our alumni and friends are making. Love a Donor is our opportunity for the students to say ‘thank you.’”
In addition, students can participate in games and activities on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the University Store. These games and activities, which include a bean bag toss, balloon darts and Jeopardy, will give students the chance to win prizes, as well as provide more insight into how impactful giving back to Georgia Southern can be.
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) created Student Engagement and Philanthropy Week as a campaign where universities nationwide organize events and activities throughout the month of February to enhance the awareness and engagement of students in higher education advancement.
es of Annual Giving and Donor Relations at Georgia Southern are gearing up for the annual Love a Donor event, which this year will be a part of the first-ever Student Engagement and Philanthropy Week at the University.
The offices will co-host four days of events from Feb. 9-12 in an effort to educate students on the impact of private giving to Georgia Southern.
“It is important to build awareness among students about the vital role of private support in enhancing their experience at Georgia Southern,” said Alexandra Washington, associate director of Annual Giving.
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, students are encouraged to “Love a Donor” by visiting the Russell Union Rotunda between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Feb. 10-11 to write a ‘thank you’ note to supporters of the University.
“Donations and annual support from alumni and friends of the University help Georgia Southern in areas that state dollars do not,” said Jill Forehand, director of Donor Relations at the University. “All areas benefit from charitable giving, whether it’s in the form of scholarships, faculty assistance or program support, and it is important that Georgia Southern students are aware of the impact our alumni and friends are making. Love a Donor is our opportunity for the students to say ‘thank you.’”
In addition, students can participate in games and activities on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the University Store. These games and activities, which include a bean bag toss, balloon darts and Jeopardy, will give students the chance to win prizes, as well as provide more insight into how impactful giving back to Georgia Southern can be.
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) created Student Engagement and Philanthropy Week as a campaign where universities nationwide organize events and activities throughout the month of February to enhance the awareness and engagement of students in higher education advancement.
