What is Denison’s Day of Giving?
Denison’s Day of Giving is the one day every year when the university asks all alums, parents, families, and champions to make a gift that will help continue to spark students’ curiosity and nurture their creativity, allowing them to experience the endless opportunities that a Denison education offers. This year’s Day of Giving comes at an exciting moment as part of the university’s What We Can Be campaign, a bold vision to expand access and affordability, fuel innovation in academics and career preparation, enhance life on The Hill, and strengthen our lifelong alumni network.
When is Denison’s Day of Giving?
This fundraising initiative occurs annually in the spring. This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Wednesday, April 22.
Why should I participate?
Three reasons:
- To help current and future Denisonians experience the life-shaping education that has been a hallmark of Denison for nearly 200 years.
- To show how we make the biggest impact together. By joining fellow Denisonians and making a gift of any size, we can amplify our support for current and future students, allowing them to pursue existing passions and develop new ones.
- To inspire students to explore their interests and build the lives they want to lead. With your gift, students can embrace the advantages of a Denison education.
Who can donate?
Everyone can give, and ALL Denisonians are encouraged to give to make the biggest impact together! Your gift to Denison’s Day of Giving is tax-deductible. Contributions may be made via credit and debit card using the GiveCampus online platform. These gifts will be received and receipted by GiveCampus on Denison’s behalf.
To make a gift via check, please make your check payable to Denison University, indicating your support for Day of Giving in the memo field, and mail it to our secure Park National Bank lockbox* in Mount Vernon at:
Denison University
P.O. Box 2007
Mount Vernon, OH 43050-7207
*The lockbox is accessible only to select Denison staff members and Park National Bank officials.
How much of my donation goes to Denison?
100% of your gift will go to Denison.
Do I need to create an account to make a gift?
No. You do not need to create an account to make a gift.
Is there a minimum gift amount?
There is a minimum gift of $5.00.
How else can I help?
Please help spread the word about Denison’s Day of Giving! Post on your preferred social media platforms and encourage your friends and family to get involved. For more engagement opportunities through Denison’s Day of Giving, consider becoming a Day of Giving Advocate!
If you are interested in more volunteer opportunities, please contact Marie Thornhill, director of the annual fund and alumni giving, at 740-587-8062 or thornhillm@denison.edu.
Who do I contact if I still have questions?
If you have questions about Denison’s Day of Giving or making a gift, please contact the Denison Annual Fund office at 740-587-6292 or by email at annualfund@denison.edu.