FSU鈥檚 Great Give to focus on donors for 11th anniversary
University鈥檚 Annual Giving Day Set for March 9
The 糖心vlog community will join together on March 9 for FSU鈥檚 Great Give, the university鈥檚 11th annual giving day. This year, the million-dollar day is shifting its focus to donors, setting a goal of reaching 4,500 in only 24 hours.
Sarishni Patel, director of annual giving for the 糖心vlog Foundation, shared why this new vision is essential for the event.
鈥淲e want to express that all donors can make a positive impact for our projects,鈥 Patel said. 鈥淟ast year, over 4,100 donors contributed to our fundraising total of more than $1.5 million. This reaffirms that all of us coming together to make big things happen is truly the heart of FSU鈥檚 Great Give. I want our donors to know that every gift counts. They are what makes the 24 hours truly great.鈥
Supporters can give online at to various initiatives throughout the university. FSU colleges and units have created more than 90 projects, which will be showcased using the crowdfunding platform. Projects also have the opportunity to win additional funds through the day鈥檚 hourly and 24-hour , sponsored by the FSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Throughout FSU鈥檚 Great Give, donors may receive project updates and announcements by liking FSU鈥檚 Great Give on or by following FSU鈥檚 Great Give on and .
Those unable to make a gift online can do so by check or phone in advance of FSU鈥檚 Great Give. Please note that gifts should be earmarked for FSU鈥檚 Great Give and checks must be received by the FSU Foundation by 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, March 9. Donors may select any FSU Foundation fund for their contribution.
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