What is #Giving2UCDay?

#Giving2UCDay is a 24-hour fundraising initiative that calls on alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students, and friends to join together and combine their support to make a real difference in the lives of students today and in the future!

Why should I participate? 

#Giving2UCDay is an opportunity to show what can be achieved when the Ursinus community—past, present, future—comes together behind a shared goal. Every contribution matters, and the first 1,000 gifts will help us unlock an additional $25,000 challenge gift!

Who can participate?

Anyone can participate in #Giving2UCDay by making a gift of any amount prior to or on February 5, 2024.

Ways to Donate

Online (preferred):

To ensure that your gift gets counted in #Giving2UCday totals, the best way to make a gift on this website before 11:59 p.m. EST on February 5, 2024.

Phone:

Call 610-409-3585 between 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. EST on February 5 to make a gift over the phone using your credit card.

Mail:

Gifts can be mailed to the following address:

Ursinus College
Advancement Office
601 E. Main Street
Collegeville, PA 19426

Please make your check payable to “Ursinus College” and be sure to write “#Giving2UCDay” in the memo line to ensure your gift will be counted in our #Giving2UCDay totals. Please also remember to indicate the designation of your gift.

Is there a minimum donation amount? 

When making a gift online, the minimum donation is $5.

Can my employer match my gift? 

Many companies will match their employees’ gifts, increasing the impact! Visit this page to see if your employer participates.

Who should I reach out to if I have additional questions? 

Members of the Ursinus Advancement team are a call or email away when you reach out to ucalumni@ursinus.edu or 610-409-3585! 

You can also reach Michelle Yurko, vice president for advancement and external relations, directly by calling 215-888-6978 or emailing myurko@ursinus.edu. 

A full listing of Advancement team members is available here.