💜 When is Knox Proud Days?
Online giving at Knox College kicks off officially at noon CDT Tuesday, April 28, and continues through noon CDT Thursday, April 30.
💛 Can I make my gift before April 28?
Absolutely! Now through April 30, you can "adopt a squirrel" for $18.37 or more, make a gift of $150 to receive an exclusive Knox Proud Day puzzle, or give another gift to the area that matters most to you. Don't forget to check out our matches and challenges and see how your gift can go even further!
💜 Are gifts tax-deductible?
All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Once you complete your gift transaction, you will receive an email confirmation. This will serve as your official gift acknowledgement and tax receipt from Knox College.
💛 Can I give anonymously?
Absolutely! As you’re completing your gift online, check the box labeled “please do not display my name.”
💜 Why should I give during Knox Proud Days?
Philanthropy fuels the momentum of Knox College. It opens doors for students through scholarships, empowers world-class faculty, strengthens innovative facilities and expands hands-on learning experiences that prepare graduates to lead in their fields.
Giving back is one of the most meaningful ways we invest in our university, our community and future leaders. Every gift matters — whether it’s $5 or $500 — because participation drives progress.
And on Knox Proud Days, your generosity goes even further. With match and challenge funds provided by generous supporters, your gift could be doubled — or even unlock additional funding for the college program or cause you care about most.
💛 I made a gift earlier this year. Will that count?
If you have already given to Knox this year, thank you for your gift! We encourage you to participate in Knox Proud Days and support the areas you love with an additional gift. Your additional gift of any amount will inspire others to give as well.
💜 Is it possible to make a gift by phone or mail?
Because Knox Proud Days is a time-limited giving campaign, we strongly encourage you to make your gift online. However, you may make a gift through your DAF, IRA QCD, cryptocurrency, or stock as well. DAF payments are available through the checkout. If you're making a gift from one of the other options feel free to call us with your pledge and we can help you facilitate your contribution. You may also email us at gifts@knox.edu.
💛 Besides donating, how else can I help?
💜 What are matches, challenges, and leaderboards?
Matching funds and challenges help drive competition among and increase support for participating programs. Matches double your online gift to a specific fund. Challenges unlock bonus dollars when a goal is met. The giving day website will provide descriptions of all matches, challenges, and leaderboards. We encourage you to support the areas you care about by making your gift and then spreading the word to ask others to join you!
💛 What if I don't see my area of interest in the participating groups?
On the donation page, select "Other” in the Designation drop down menu, and type in the program and/or fund name you wish to support.
💜 Who should I contact with questions about my contribution?
For questions about your gift, email gifts@knox.edu.
💛 I’d like to sponsor a challenge or I have another question about Giving Day, who do I contact?
Please reach out to gifts@knox.edu.