GIVING DAY 2026
February 19-20, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 9 a.m.
We're True Blue Because of You!
Giving Day is all about showing your love for Mount Mary University!
We need your help now more than ever!
Student Impact Fund
Support the greatest needs of the university.
General Scholarship
Make a direct impact of students through need-based scholarships.
How can you help?
Give
- Your generous gifts to the Student Impact Fund and the General Scholarship Fund will ensure our students, faculty, staff, and programs continue to thrive.
- Help us raise $50,000 on Giving Day!
Show Your Pride
- Wear Blue on February 19!
- Use the hashtags #TrueBlue, #IAmMountMary, and #GivingDay2026 on social media
Give Back
In celebration of Giving Day 2026, we invite you to come together for a Mount Mary Give Back service opportunity.
During this event, participants can:
Make fleece-tied blankets for moms and their children living in Madonna Hall at Trinity Woods or design cards of appreciation that will be delivered to residents at Trinity Woods.
Join us Friday, February 20 from 12:00–1:00 PM in North Dining Hall at Mount Mary University.
This is a wonderful opportunity for members of the Mount Mary community to gather, be creative, and show kindness to some amazing members of our extended community. All supplies for blanket and card making will be provided.
To participate, please sign up using the link HERE
If you have any questions, please contact Paige Rohr at rohrp@mtmary.edu.
We hope you'll join us for this meaningful Giving Day experience.
Become An Ambassador
We’re True Blue because of you!
- Help spread the word about #GivingDay2026 at Mount Mary University!
- Share your own #IamMountMary images or share one of the MMU Giving Day images provided below.
- Share on your Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram. Let your social networks know why you love Mount Mary and why you made a gift to the university.
Sample emails
1. Subject: We’re True Blue because of you! Make a Difference for Mount Mary today!
Hello,
Today is the day You can make a difference for Mount Mary University! I invite you to participate in Giving Day 2026. This 24-hour online campaign is raising money for Mount Mary’s Student Impact Fund and General Scholarship Fund. Will you join me in making a gift? To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday
The future is bold, bright, and full of possibility. You have a heart of gold! Help create life changing transformations for Mount Mary students today.
Thank you,
2. Subject: Help us Reach Our Goal! Support Mount Mary Today!
Hello,
I hope you will join me for Mount Mary University’s Giving Day 2026! Help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 on Giving Day. A gift to the Student Impact Fund supports the greatest needs of the University in ways such as academic programs, student support services, financial literacy, updated facilities, safety and security, mental health resources and accessibility for all students.
To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday Our collaboration is fueled by purpose. Thank you for supporting our mission. We can’t do this without you!
Thank you,
Sample social media posts
1. Join me for Mount Mary University Giving Day 2026! A gift to Mount Mary University makes it possible for students to receive an education that shapes them to become the leaders of tomorrow, ready to tackle community and global issues with competence, compassion and commitment.
To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday.
Thank you for being a part of this supportive community.
#IamMountMary #TrueBlue #GivingDay2026
2. We’re true blue because of you! I hope you will join me on this Giving Day! Funds raised will support Mount Mary University’s Student Impact Fund and General Scholarship Fund.
To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday
The future is bold, bright, and full of possibility. You have a heart of gold! Help create life changing transformations for Mount Mary students today.
Thank you!
#IamMountMary #TrueBlue #GivingDay2026
3. #IamMountMary because _______________. As an alumna myself, I have seen firsthand what a Mount Mary University education can provide for hundreds of students each year. You can help support MMU by making a gift today!
To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday
Our collaboration is fueled by purpose. Thank you for supporting our mission. We can’t do this without you!
Thank you!
#IamMountMary #TrueBlue #GivingDay2026
4. #IamTrueBlue because __________________. As an alumna myself, I have seen firsthand what a Mount Mary University education can provide for hundreds of students each year.
You can help support MMU by making a gift today!
To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday
Our collaboration is fueled by purpose. Thank you for supporting our mission. We can’t do this without you!
Thank you!
#IamMountMary #TrueBlue #GivingDay2026
5. Help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 on Giving Day!
A gift to the Student Impact Fund supports the greatest needs of the University. To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday Your generosity makes an immediate impact.
Thank you!
#IamMountMary #TrueBlue #GivingDay2026
Sample email or LinkedIn message to your classmates/alumni network
Join me for Mount Mary University Giving Day 2026! Are you also an alum of Mount Mary University? How amazing would it be if we could grow our alumni giving to 1000 alumni donors this year! Will you help me? Share your Mount Mary Story/why you give To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday The future is bold, bright, and full of possibility. Help create life changing transformations for Mount Mary students today.
Thank you!
Images to include in your email or social media post
Ways to Give
- To give online, choose one or more of the funds you would like to donate to above
- Mail a check to:
- Mount Mary University
- Attn: Advancement Department
- 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
- Milwaukee, WI 53222
Join the redesigned True-Blue Society
Mount Mary's Monthly Giving Membership
Consider a monthly gift to Mount Mary
For as little as $5 a month you can make a significant difference for Mount Mary. Anyone who joins the True-Blue Monthly Giving Society on Giving Day will receive a special welcome package in the mail along with other special benefits throughout the year. Monthly giving fits real life and real budgets. Thanks for considering this impactful gift!
Any other questions, reach out to the MMU Advancement Office at (414) 930-3025