UW-Superior Foundation's 'Superior Day of Giving'' is April 4
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Foundation will host its fourth annual “Superior Day of Giving” on Wednesday, April 4. Promoted largely through social media and e-mail communications, this 24-hour fundraising drive is an opportunity for alumni, parents, community partners, businesses, faculty, staff and students to join together online to support the important work being done at UW-Superior through the Superior Fund.
The Superior Fund provides support to all the things that make UW-Superior special such as generous student scholarships, strong student-support programs, top notch professors, faculty development and so much more. Superior Day of Giving is all about participation, with the goal of 200 donors this year.
“The university is doing some outstanding things in the Twin Ports region with our Academic Service-Learning and commitment to community growth,” said Jeanne Thompson, vice chancellor for University Advancement. “Support given to the Foundation’s Superior Fund benefits not only our dedicated students, but also the local community as the university continues to be an important resource. Superior Day of Giving is an important chance for the community to rally together to support these initiatives.”
Most gifts received on Superior Day of Giving are made online, but some donations also come through the mail. When a donation is received online, the donor receives an “I Gave” graphic to share on their Facebook, Instagram or other social media account to let others know they contributed. Every gift of any amount made to the Superior Fund on April 4 will count toward this year’s goal.
“Our alumni, friends and community have been continuously generous to the Foundation in order to provide incredible opportunities to our Yellowjackets,” Thompson said. “Our past Superior Day of Giving fundraising campaigns have been successful in providing important support to the Superior Fund. I’m confident that many of our community members will step up for UW-Superior this year by making a donation on April 4.”
To participate, visit uwsuper.edu/SuperiorDayofGiving to donate online, mail a check to UW-Superior Foundation, PO Box 2000, Superior, WI 54880 or call (715) 394-8453.
