GIVING DAY 2025 WILL BENEFIT:

“I studied in Rome this winter—as a Theology major, getting a scholarship that allowed me to take this trip was really impactful, and allowed to learn experientially about the history of Christianity.” – Megan Frerichs ‘25

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MATCHES & CHALLENGES:

Double your impact on one of Mount Mary’s most philanthropic days with our matching gift challenges!

• Mount Mary University President, Dr. Isabelle Cherney will personally match the first 10 gifts of $2,500 or more to any Giving Day fund with a $25,000 contribution to the Student Impact Fund. Join the President's Circle Giving Society at this exclusive giving level.

• In addition, any other gifts to the Student Impact Fund, on Giving Day 2025, will be matched by three more generous donors, up to $25,000.
  
  

WAYS TO GIVE:

• To give online, choose one or more of the funds you would like to donate to above
  

• Make a gift over the phone by calling (414) 930-3148 OR

• Mail a check to:
  Mount Mary University
  Attn: Advancement Department
  2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
  Milwaukee, WI 53222

Any other questions, reach out to the MMU Advancement Office at (414) 930-3148.

AMBASSADOR RESOURCES:

Make a difference for Mount Mary!
Help spread the word about #GivingDay2025 at Mount Mary University!
Every dollar raised makes an immediate impact.
Ways you can make a difference:

• 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.
• Remember to use our hashtags: #IamMountMary #GivingDay2025. We'd love to reshare your posts, so we encourage you to follow and tag @mountmaryuniversity and @mmu_alumni
• Share the link to give: https://mtmary.edu/givingday

Thank you for your support!

Sample emails:

1. Subject: Make a Difference for Mount Mary!

Hello,

Today is the day You can make a difference for Mount Mary University! I invite you participate in Giving Day 2025. This 24-hour online campaign is raising money for Mount Mary’s Student Impact Fund, Student Emergency Fund, General Scholarship Fund and Study Abroad Scholarships. Will you join me in making a gift? To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday

Your gift, no matter the size, will make a lasting impact!
Thank you,

2. Subject: Double Your Impact!

Hello,

I hope you will join me for Mount Mary University’s Giving Day 2025! Help us reach our goal of raising $100,000 on Giving Day. You can double your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from generous donors!
To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday
Your gift, no matter the size, will make a lasting impact!
Thank you,

 

Sample social media posts:

1. Join me for Mount Mary University Giving Day 2025! 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
   Your gift, no matter the size, will make a lasting impact!
   Thank you! #IamMountMary #GivingDay2025
   
   
2. Make a difference for Mount Mary! This Giving Day will support Student Impact Fund, Student Emergency Fund, General Scholarship Fund, and Study Abroad Scholarships.
   To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday
   Your gift, no matter the size, will make a lasting impact!
   Thank you! #IamMountMary #GivingDay2025
   
   
3. #IamMountMary because _______________. Help support MMU by making a gift today!
   To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday
   Your gift, no matter the size, will make a lasting impact!
   Thank you! #IamMountMary #GivingDay2025
   
   
4. Help us reach our goal of raising $100,000 on Giving Day!
   Double your impact! Thanks to gift matching opportunities from generous donors.
   To learn more and give, please visit mtmary.edu/givingday
   Your gift, no matter the size, will make a lasting impact!
   Thank you! #IamMountMary #GivingDay2025

 

Sample message to your classmates/alumni network:

Join me for Mount Mary University Giving Day 2025! 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
Your gift no matter the size will make a lasting impact.

 

 

Images to include in your email or social media post: