EKU Giving Day

Eastern Kentucky University's Giving Day 2021 will take place on Wednesday, April 14. This 24-hour online challenge is designed to increase giving participation among the entire EKU community. Also known as #GiveBigE, the event’s goal is to receive support from 1,000 donors in 24 hours.

Join us as we let people know that their donations truly make a difference in the lives of EKU's students. If enough people give, the impact increases -- groups from across the University community have set forth several challenges that will provide thousands of dollars of additional support once specific milestones are met.

There were 748 donors in 24 hours on EKU's first-ever Giving Day, which greatly surpassed the original goal of 424. To succeed in reaching our 2021 goal of 1,000 donors, we need your help spreading the word to our loyal alumni and friends.

1. Donate to your favorite sport program, the Colonel Club, Bratzke Center or Athletic Training by clicking here.
2. Promote EKU Giving Day on your social media accounts using the hashtag #GiveBigE and the giving link of go.eku.edu/give-ATH2. You can become a social ambassador for EKU Giving Day through EKU Athletics by downloading and sharing the graphics below. Scroll down to the Social Ambassador information for more details.
3. Encourage your friends and fellow fans to give and share on their social media.
4. Can't make a donation today? Consider buying season tickets or single-game tickets during the 2021-22 season.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING AN IMPACT ON EKU AND EKU ATHLETICS!

Your philanthropic gifts to EKU Athletics make an impact on the opportunities presented to our student-athletes. Contributions made to the Colonel Club are unrestricted gifts used to benefit EKU Athletics and its student-athletes. Contributions made to an individual sport fund are used to benefit that program directly. Sport-specific supporters will be recognized as Colonel Club members, but all benefits are realized through the individual sports office. Supporters can decline the benefits for the 100% tax-deduction.

We accept many types of gifts that are consistent with the missions, purposes and priorities of EKU Athletics. These include current gifts, such as cash or stock transfers, and deferred gifts, such as will bequests. You can make gifts in a variety of convenient ways, including online, over the phone, via mail and in person.

Learn more about the impact your philanthropic donations have on EKU student-athletes with the following series.

GIVE YOUR ALL
FOR YOUR STATE: Michael Moreno, EKU Men's Basketball

FOR A NEW PATH FORWARD: Eli Hairston, EKU Football

FOR YOUR COMMUNITY: Bailey Hubbard, EKU Women's Golf

Coming Soon: EKU and the Pandemic, EKU Athletic Training

Your donations and ticket purchases are key as we look to grow intercollegiate athletics. We currently rank 6th-of-7 and 7th-of-7 among public ASUN Conference institutions and other peer institutions in revenues from ticket sales and fundraising, respectively. With the largest student aid bill in the league, the need for revenue to offset this is vital to our continued success and growth of our great tradition.

Want to make a challenge gift and encourage others to give to EKU Athletics? Contact Robert Sampson via email at robert.sampson@eku.edu or phone at 502-387-8950 to amplify your giving efforts.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW TWEET ON TWITTER (coming 4-13 at 6pm ET)

$10 will be donated for every retweet of the EKU Giving Day Hype video posted on @EKUSports beginning at 6pm ET on April 13, max $2,500 from an anonymous donor.

You can become a social ambassador for EKU Giving Day through EKU Athletics by downloading and sharing the graphics below.

Make sure you posts include
1. Hashtag - #GiveBigE
2. Giving Link - go.eku.edu/give-ATH2

Encourage your friends and fellow fans to give and share on their social media as well!

THANK YOU FOR MAKING AN IMPACT ON EKU AND EKU ATHLETICS!

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD

Sport Program Alums





Fans and General Public

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Instagram Story

Do you have questions on EKU Giving Day or the Colonel Club? Contact a member of the EKU Colonel Club staff.

Grant Stepp
Associate AD for Development
grant.stepp@eku.edu

Robert Sampson
Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics
robert.sampson@eku.edu
502-387-8950

Want to make a gift via phone on Giving Day?
Text 859-544-3262 with your name and number on Giving Day and you will
receive a call back from EKU via a secure line to take your credit card information.