Advocate Toolkit

Thank you for being part of our team by becoming an advocate! Advocates like you – who give and encourage others to do the same – will be key to ensuring Bryant Giving Day is a success!

Every #BryantGivingDay social media post and email you share leading up to and on Bryant Giving Day will contribute to the day’s success. Share, share, share!

If you have any questions before, during, or after Bryant Giving Day on Wednesday, October 9, please email givingday@bryant.edu.

You can use these social media captions to reach out to your network and spread the word about Bryant Giving Day! Add some personal flair to make it your own!

BEFORE Giving Day

  • #BryantGivingDay is Wednesday, October 9! @BryantUniversity & [insert support area name here] needs our help! Let's Ignite the Vision! [insert advocate page link]
  • I'm giving to support @BryantUniversity & [insert support area name here]! Join me on Wednesday, October 9! [insert advocate page link] #BryantGivingDay
  • I'm supporting @BryantUniversity & [insert support area name here]! Let's do this together on Wednesday, October 9! [insert advocate page link] #BryantGivingDay

ON Giving Day

  • Rooting on [insert support area name here] during #BryantGivingDay! Donate here: [insert advocate page link]
  • Today is #BryantGivingDay! Make a gift today and help us Ignite the Vision! [insert advocate page link]
  • The countdown is on! Participate in #BryantGivingDay by donating to [insert support area name here]: [insert advocate page link]
  • #BryantGivingDay is over in [X] hours! Join me by donating to [insert support area name here]: [insert advocate page link]

AFTER Giving Day

  • Thank you for your showing your support during #BryantGivingDay! I couldn’t have achieved my goal without you!
  • You helped Ignite the Vision, and WE DID IT! Thank you for supporting #BryantGivingDay!
  • @BryantUniversity couldn't have accomplished this without you! Thank you for giving on #BryantGivingDay!
  • We made a difference in the lives of Bryant students and showed the world what we can accomplish together. Thank you for giving to @BryantUniversity!

Below are some social media tips to help you begin engaging your network for #BryantGivingDay!

Facebook Tips

  • Get started by liking the Bryant University and Alumni Facebook pages. This will allow you to stay up to date about Bryant Giving Day.
  • Connect your Instagram and Facebook accounts. This will allow you to harness the power of both social media platforms at once and reach a wider audience. If you need help connecting your accounts, visit Facebook's Help Center or Instagram's Help Center for instructions.
  • Tell everyone about Bryant Giving Day! Let your network know how they can donate and ask them to help spread the word.
  • Talk it up! Post interesting information about your support area and share success stories and photos.
  • Remember to keep posts brief!

Instagram Tips

  • If you've never used Instagram, check out their “Getting Started on Instagram” guide to set up your account now!
  • Follow bryant_alumni on Instagram to follow the activity around Bryant Giving Day.
  • Share images that speak to your support area’s mission and your target audience. Canva is a great way to take photographs or stock images to the next level.
  • Use Instagram Stories! Create engaging Instagram stories to keep your followers engaged throughout #BryantGivingDay!
  • Use Hashtags and Handles. Whenever you share information, include the @bryant_alumni handle and #BryantGivingDay.

X Tips

  • If you’re new to X, they offer a Getting Started Guide.
  • Follow @bryantalumni’s X account. Click the Follow button to stay up to date about Bryant Giving Day.
  • Use Hashtags and Handles. Whenever you share information, include the @bryantalumni handle and #BryantGivingDay.
  • Become a part of the conversation. Respond to posts like you are holding a conversation, as it can lead to a meaningful exchange that others see.
  • Talk it up! Post interesting information about your support area.
  • Share success stories and photos.
  • Ask your followers questions to engage them in dialogue.

You can use these email templates to reach out to your network and spread the word about Bryant Giving Day! Add some personal flair to make it your own!

BEFORE Giving Day (Option 1)

Subject Line: IGNITE THE VISION and support Bryant University!

Hi [First Name],

I am excited to share with you that I am supporting Bryant University as an advocate during Bryant Giving Day. My fundraising will help raise critical funds to support the Bryant community.

[Advocate Story: Why are you supporting the area at Bryant that means the most to you? What impact has this area had on you, your family, and your friends?]

Bryant Giving Day is a one-day, global event that unites Bryant alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends. Join the movement and IGNITE THE VISION by contributing on Wednesday, October 9! Click here to learn more about Bryant Giving Day: [insert advocate page link]

Thank you for supporting me and Bryant University!

[Your Name]

BEFORE Giving Day (Option 2)

Subject Line: Lend a helping paw!

Hi [First Name],

Bryant Giving Day, the 24-hour global giving movement, is only [X] days away. This one-day celebration is a chance for the Bryant community to show our Bulldog pride by supporting the programs that are most meaningful to us.

Join me and help Bryant University IGNITE THE VISION! Please visit [insert advocate page link] to support.

Thank you!

[Your Name]

ON Giving Day (Option 1)

Subject Line: Bryant Giving Day is TODAY!

Hi [First Name],

Today is Bryant Giving Day! We have 24 hours to bring the entire Bryant community together to support the people and programs at Bryant that mean the most to us.

I'm supporting [support area], but you can donate to any area that is meaningful to you at [insert advocate page link]. Your gift, no matter the size, will immediately impact Bryant and the community.

Let's come together to IGNITE THE VISION for Bryant University!

If you cannot give today, please consider participating by sharing my advocate page with your friends and family on social media to help get the word out about Bryant Giving Day.

Thank you! Go Bulldogs!

[Your Name]

ON Giving Day (Option 2)

Subject Line: Only [X] more hours left to give!

Hi [First Name],

Bryant Giving Day is almost over! I am so proud of the progress we’ve made together as a community! But it isn't over yet! Visit my advocate page before 11:59 p.m. ET at [insert advocate page link] and contribute to helping me IGNITE THE VISION at Bryant.

You can also show your support by sharing my advocate page with your friends and family on social media!

Thank you again!

[Your Name]

AFTER Giving Day (Option 1)

Subject Line: Thank You!

Hi [First Name],

Thank you so much for your support during Bryant Giving Day. Thanks to you, I raised [$X] for Bryant University! Together, we made a difference in the lives of Bryant students and showed the world what we can accomplish.

I couldn't have done it without you. We IGNITED THE VISION for Bryant together.

Thank you again!

[Your Name]

AFTER Giving Day (Option 2)

Subject Line: WE DID IT!

Hi [First Name],

Thank you so much for your generous gift on Bryant Giving Day! Thanks to you, [support area] raised [$]. Gifts made on Bryant Giving Day will help [support area] achieve their goals and enhance the Bryant experience for our students this year.

We couldn't have done it without your meaningful support. We IGNITED THE VISION for Bryant together.

Thank you again!

[Your Name]