Marshall University alumni and supporters will have an opportunity to make their mark on the university during the fourth annual Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall, which spans two days – April 23 and 24.
Hosted by the Marshall University Foundation, this virtual event invites the Marshall family to come together and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Marshall students. Kicking off at noon on Wednesday, Marshall’s Day of Giving will spotlight “1837 Minutes for Marshall,” a tribute to the university’s founding year. For just over 30 hours, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters are encouraged to visit givingday.marshall.edu and make a gift.
“Day of Giving is an important opportunity for the Marshall community to directly support students and programs across campus,” said Griffin Talbott, senior director of annual giving for the Marshall University Foundation. “Each year, we’ve seen strong participation and real impact from funding scholarships and supporting academic initiatives. Every gift counts, and every donor helps move Marshall forward.”
During Day of Giving, supporters are invited to make gifts to specific scholarships, programs, departments or other university priorities. The day includes matching gift opportunities, challenges and incentives designed to boost participation and maximize impact. Donors can direct their support to areas they care about most, whether that’s academic excellence, student life or campus improvements.
In addition to monetary contributions, supporters can sign up to become ambassadors to raise awareness on the importance of Day of Giving through email and social media to ultimately increase donations. Ambassadors may sign up through the same website, givingday.marshall.edu. Along with individual participation, many of the university’s alumni chapters are signing up to become ambassadors.
An estimated 77 percent of Marshall students receive financial aid assistance, and gifts made during Day of Giving assist Marshall students with the ability to receive an affordable education. In fiscal year 2024, 400 additional scholarships were awarded, and more than 200 additional students received scholarships compared to the previous fiscal year.
For more information about making an impact through giving, contact the Marshall University Foundation at 304-696-6264 or visit www.formarshallu.org.