Thank you for spreading the word about WashU Giving Day on Wednesday, April 9, via social media. Your participation is crucial to our success! Below are several assets and examples to help you get started. If you have any questions, please email Evan Young, associate director for social media.
Things you can do to help before the big day!
- Make sure you’re following WashU Alumni on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- Share our WashU Alumni social posts leading up to the big day!
- Change your social media profile pictures to increase awareness of WashU Giving Day!
- Think about what parts of your WashU experience would inspire you (and others) to support the university on Giving Day.
Posting and tweeting on WashU Giving Day (and Giving Day Eve)
Keep it simple. On Tuesday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 9, share our WashU Alumni Facebook posts on your feed, share our Instagram posts as Stories, and repost us on X.
If you’re feeling ambitious — or nostalgic — feel free to create your own posts. Talk about your time on campus and why your WashU experience still means so much to you. Share vintage photos, post a picture of yourself today wearing WashU gear, or use one of the images provided below. Here are some sample posts, if you need a bit of inspiration.
In all posts, make sure to:
- Upload photos and images before pasting the text with URL.
- Include this link to the WashU Giving Day online giving:
- Tag @WashUalumni.
- Tag your WashU friends.
- Include the hashtag #WashUGivingDay.
Sample post text for Tuesday, April 8
Tomorrow is #WashUGivingDay, and I can’t wait to see how many [alumni/supporters/staff members] step up for students. I’m proud to support [school, fund, or area name] because it made such a difference in my life. Join me and let’s go big for #WashU! giving.washu.edu/washugivingday @WashUalumni
There are countless reasons to love #WashU and just as many reasons to give. Starting tonight at midnight, we can rally our community to celebrate and support each of them! Join me and support our favorite place on #WashUGivingDay! giving.washu.edu/washugivingday
I’m [###] miles from campus, but tomorrow I’ll be at #WashU in spirit! During #WashUGivingDay, you can support scholarships, research, student health and well-being, patient care, or whatever means the most to you! giving.washu.edu/washugivingday
Sample post text for Wednesday, April 9
Happy #WashUGivingDay! I’m so excited to participate and show my gratitude for [school, fund, or area name]. There are countless reasons to give but only one #WashU. Our WashU! giving.washu.edu/washugivingday
Today, we can help WashU unlock a generous challenge gift in support of students. I’m making a gift on WashU Giving Day because I want to make sure [school, fund, or area name] is there for future generations. Why are you participating? giving.washu.edu/washugivingday
I’m participating in WashU Giving Day because I want to support [school, fund, or area name]. That’s just one of the countless reasons to give back. Give today to share your WashU pride! giving.washu.edu/washugivingday
To me, being a WashU alum means […] That’s why I made a gift to celebrate #WashUGivingDay! I hope you take a moment to think about what WashU means to you and then join me in participating! giving.washu.edu/washugivingday
Social post images and profile pictures
Open the link below each image, right-click, and choose “Save image as….” or touch and hold to download the full-size image to your mobile device.
SOCIAL profile picture — optimized for most social platforms
social POST IMAGES – PERFECT FOR a Single image post or a carousel post!
transparent social post image frames – add your own image in canva or photoshop!
