WHAT IS UTOLEDO'S ROCKET FORWARD DAY OF GIVING?
A 36-hour fundraising event during which students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends come together to raise money for student scholarships and funds while creating awareness of UToledo's mission to improve the human condition.
WHEN IS ROCKET FORWARD DAY OF GIVING?
6 a.m. Wednesday, March 20 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21 (EDT).
HOW WILL THE MONEY RAISED BE USED?
Donors may choose to give to one of more than 2,000 University of Toledo Foundation-held funds. Your gift will advance the possibilities for UToledo students to continue their education.
MAY I DONATE TO ANY FUND I WISH?
Yes. A list of funds is provided for suggestions on what the priorities are in our colleges and units, but you can search for any fund to donate to. If you are having trouble finding your fund, please contact Kristen Gartland, assistant director of annual giving, digital philanthropy, at 419.530.5419 or kristen.gartland@utoledo.edu.
MAY I MAKE MY GIFT AFTER THE CAMPAIGN ENDS?
You are welcome to make a gift at any time but in order for your gift to be counted specifically for Rocket Forward Day of Giving, you must give before the end of the campaign.
WILL A PLEDGE COUNT?
Yes. All new pledges count. Payments on existing pledges do not count.
HOW DO I MAKE MY MATCHING GIFT COUNT?
Work with your University of Toledo Foundation contact to complete the form. If you do not have a contact, please email the Annual Giving Department at annualfund@utoledo.edu.
WHAT CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED?
Visa, MasterCard and American Express are all accepted. You can also donate via Venmo, Google Pay or PayPal.
ARE CHECKS ACCEPTED?
Checks are accepted, but we encourage you to use the online webform instead if possible. Checks should be made payable to "The University of Toledo Foundation." All checks need to be postmarked on or before March 21 to be counted for Day of Giving. Please also include "Day of Giving" in the notes/memo line, in addition to the fund you would like to support.
ARE GIFTS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes. Gifts are 100% tax-deductible.
IS THERE A MINIMUM DONATION AMOUNT?
Yes. The minimum is $1.
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS?
If you have additional questions, please contact us at 419.530.7730 or annualfund@utoledo.edu.