Giving Tuesday

Support Lakers in need this Giving Tuesday 

From economic shifts and job loss to changes in family situations, many factors can affect a student’s ability to achieve food security. Replenish is Grand Valley's way of supporting the hundreds of students in need each month. 

A gift to the  Replenish Student Food Resource Fund, no matter the size, helps stock the shelves of the center so no Laker will have to wonder about their next meal.  Your support will have a ripple effect that benefits students' physical and mental well-being and promotes their academic success.

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1,000 Lakers served by Replenish in the last year
more then 5,500 pounds of food donated in last year's food drive
A gift of $100 covers food for one student for one month

Replenish Food Drive

From November 3 – December 3, Grand Valley is also hosting a food drive to help stock the shelves of Replenish. Stop by a drop-off location to donate nonperishable food or a personal care item.

LOCATION LIST COMING SOON

Campus Event Information

If you are on campus this Giving Tuesday, December 1, join us for a Giving Tuesday Campus Celebration from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center lobby. The event will feature:

  • Refreshments and snacks
  • Opportunities to give back: bring your food donations, decorate a care bag for Replenish students, or write a thank you note to Grand Valley donors.
  • Donate a meal! On Giving Tuesday, GVSU students with active meal plans can donate one of their meals to a student in need. This opportunity is only available on Tuesday, December 1. 

Communication Resources

Check out the resources below to help spread the word about Student Philanthropy Week.

Students, faculty, and staff can also use our GEM Assistant to customize the templates below and get instant answers to Giving Tuesday questions. 

Giving Tuesday Assistant

How to be a GiveCampus advocate

  1. Visit givecampus.com
  2. Select “sign up” and either link the account to your Facebook or enter your email information
  3. You will receive an email to confirm your GiveCampus account
  4. Visit the GiveCampus Campaign Page and Share, Share, Share!
    • The built-in sharing buttons on the campaign page generate a link that is unique to you. If you share while you're logged in, we can track it and celebrate your impact!

Social Media Graphics & Post Templates

The buttons below provide customizable, downloadable social media graphics via Adobe Express. You may adjust the post templates listed below to align with your fundraising goals during Giving Tuesday.

Square Graphic

Instagram In-feed Graphic

Instagram Story Graphic

Facebook & LinkedIn Graphic

  • Your gift to Grand Valley can go even further this Giving Tuesday! When 500 people give, an extra $1,000 will be unlocked to support Lakers in need, thanks to a generous gift from President Philomena V. Mantella. Make an impact today: [personalized sharing link from GiveCampus]
     
  • Join Giving Tuesday at GVSU! Your gift to [FUND YOU WANT TO PROMOTE], no matter the size, can add up to make a big difference for Lakers. Will you pitch in and make your Giving Tuesday gift today? [personalized sharing link from GiveCampus]
     
  • This Giving Tuesday, Lakers are coming together to support the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund. More than 1,000 students rely on Replenish each year, and your gift helps keep the shelves stocked. Support today: [personalized sharing link from GiveCampus]
     
  • Calling all Lakers! Giving Tuesday is a chance to come together and support one another. A $50 gift to Replenish, the campus food pantry, provides a bag of food and care items to a student in need. Let’s make sure no one has to choose between food and their education. [personalized link]
     
  • Hungry for a way to give back? Support the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund at GVSU! [personalized sharing link from GiveCampus]
     
  • Lack of access to basic needs like food and personal care items can impact students’ health, focus, and success at Grand Valley. This Giving Tuesday, help every Laker thrive. Give here: [personalized sharing link from GiveCampus]
     
  • I remember how challenging college life could be with classes, work, and trying to stretch every dollar. For too many students today, food insecurity adds even more stress. That’s why I’m giving to the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund for Giving Tuesday. [personalized link]

Sample Newsletter Blurb

The GVSU Annual Giving team will be doing email marketing to the campus community. However, one-to-one outreach can be effective. If you have any newsletters or email communications where you'd like to spread the word about Giving Tuesday at GVSU, feel free to use the template below. 

Many Lakers face unexpected challenges that make it difficult to access nutritious food. Your support of the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund helps ensure no student has to go without the essentials they need to succeed—both in and out of the classroom.
This Giving Tuesday, your gift makes an immediate impact by keeping shelves stocked and students supported. As a token of our thanks, you’ll receive a digital recipe book filled with favorite dishes from the Laker community—perfect for the holiday season.

Give today at gvsu.edu/giving/givingtuesday.


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