What is my role as a Day of Generosity Advocate? 

As an advocate, you will connect with your Spartan network of friends and former classmates to help spread the word and encourage others to participate. Your voice is powerful, and a personal message from you can inspire participation.

Our goal is to engage 1,000 participants, from the AU campus to all 50 states — and beyond. Will you help us reach our goal?

Ways to get involved:

💌 Connect:

• Like, comment, and share official posts from AU and AU Alumni social media accounts. 
• Use the social media sharing buttons at the top of the page to spread the word with your community.  
• Message 3–5 people in your network and challenge them to donate.

🤝 Engage:

• Coordinate a volunteer project in your area. Find out where you can volunteer.

⭐️ Give:

• Make an early gift now through April 8.
  
• Take on the 24-hr challenges by giving between 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, through 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9. Your gift will be amplified by a generous match campaign.
• Earn exclusive AU merchandise. With a gift of $25 or more, you’ll receive an AU car magnet. For gifts of $100 or more, you’ll receive a pair of AU socks.

🎥  Tell Your Story:

• Create your GiveCampus account, then make a personal video and post it to the Day of Generosity campaign page!

Ready to become a Day of Generosity Advocate?

  Start Here:  

✔️  Create an Account

• Create an account (or if you already have one, log in).
• You will receive a link that is unique to you. Anytime this is shared on social media or a gift is made using your link, it will post on the Day of Generosity leaderboard. 
• The advocate with the most gifts will unlock an additional $500 to their fund of choice! 

If you have questions or would like sample communication templates, contact Sherryl Frank at sfrank@aurora.edu or 630-844-5460.

Email Template for Advocates:

Subject: Join Me in Supporting AU’s Second Annual Day of Generosity

Hi [First Name],

I hope you're doing well! I’m reaching out because Aurora University’s second annual Day of Generosity is happening on April 8–9, and I’d love for you to be part of it.

This 24-hour giving event, which begins at 8 p.m. on April 8, brings our community together to support AU students through essential needs, programs, scholarships, and more. Every gift — no matter the size — makes a difference.

Would you consider helping spread the word and/or making a gift? Here’s how you can get involved:

• Encourage others: A quick message to a friend goes a long way.
• Participate: Join me in an area service project, or start your own.
• Make a Gift: <ADD YOUR LINK> You can make a gift at any time through 8 p.m. on April 9.

I’m excited to see the AU community come together to make an impact. Let me know if you have any questions, and thank you for considering.

Go Spartans!
[Your Name] [Your Class Year, if applicable]

Social Media Templates for Advocates:

Social Media and Messaging Tips

• Be authentic and engaging — share why AU matters to you.
• Encourage friendly competition — challenge friends to give.

📢 Pre-Event Post (April 8)

💙 Exciting news, AU community! 💙

I’m proud to be an advocate for Aurora University’s second annual Day of Generosity! 🎉

Starting at 8 p.m. on April 8, we have 24 hours to come together and make a difference for AU students. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us enhance programs and support the next generation of Spartans.

Join me in showing the power of the AU community! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and be ready to give! 💙✨

🔗<ADD YOUR LINK>

 

🚨 Day-Of Post (April 8–9)

🌟 AU’s Day of Generosity is HERE! 🌟

The time is now! We have 24 hours to make a BIG impact for AU students. 💙 Every gift counts, and together we can unlock exciting challenge gifts to support scholarships, athletics, and more!

🎯 My goal? To get [X] friends to give today—will you be one of them?

Give now and help make this day unforgettable! ⏳💙 🔗 <ADD YOUR LINK>