Timelines

2026 Giving Day schedule and deadlines

• Marketing Launch: March 9
• VIP and early giving opens: March 9
• Giving Day 2026: March 25

February

• SUBMIT email opt-in form by February 13
• DRAFT email, web, and social post copy
• FINALIZE all matches and challenges
• COORDINATE with communication teams on special asset planning and storytelling
• REVIEW & APPROVE email messages by February 27

March

• READY! Marketing kicks off March 9
• CONNECT with student groups
• RECRUIT additional fundraisers
• SCHEDULE all social media posts
• VOLUNTEER for a Giving Day task
• Giving Day March 25
• EXECUTE day of plans across all channels
• PROMOTE Giving Day through email, social, and peer outreach
• HAVE THE BEST GIVING DAY EVER!