Franklin College’s sign is seen in fall. Photo provided by Franklin College
Franklin College has a host of events planned for its 12th annual Day of Giving Challenge, #GivetoGRIZ, set for April 10.
The one-day giving challenge began in 2013 and each year so far, the college has met and exceeded its goal. Last year was the most successful #GivetoGRIZ to date for the college, raising $308,584 from 1,157 donors.
Money raised during the annual fundraiser will support the Franklin Fund, which gives the college the opportunity to direct funds to parts of the budget that call for critical, immediate support. Donors may also choose to direct their gifts to a specific area of the college, such as student scholarships and financial support, engaged learning, diversity, equity and inclusion or faculty and programmatic support, college officials said in an announcement of fundraiser.
The goal is to raise $250,000 to support the college’s highest priorities through the Franklin Fund. This will be possible if at least 1,000 donors make a gift of at least $250 on April 10. Those wishing to give during #GivetoGRIZ can use a link on the college’s website, FranklinCollege.edu, and social media platforms that will be live during the 24-hour fundraising event, college officials said.
Several events are planned on campus and virtually to support the fundraiser:
- 10:30-11 a.m. – World Record Attempt: The college community will gather outside the Napolitan Student Center on Dame Mall or on Zoom as participants attempt to break the world record for the most people running simultaneously for five minutes, either in place, on a treadmill or on a path of their own choosing.
- 11 a.m. – Noon – Grizzlies Glazing Bowls on the Run: Participants will decorate bowls using the maiolica glazing technique. The finished bowls will be used in support of the Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County “Soup Bowl” fundraising event in February of 2025.
- Noon – 1 p.m. – Pulliam School of Journalism Virtual Luncheon: Franklin College alumni are invited to enjoy lunch with current and former Pulliam School of Journalism faculty on Zoom hosted by John Krull.
- 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – FC Mercado-Spanish Language Market with Livestream: The public is invited to attend this on-campus event or chat with Professor Colburn-Alsop on the Modern Language Facebook Livestream. The FC Mercado is an opportunity to practice Spanish language skills in a fun interactive and social atmosphere. This event will be held in Branigin Room East of the Napolitan Student Center. The Latinx Student Association will be assisting with making beaded bracelets.
- 7 – 8:30 p.m. – Primetime Video Release: The #GivetoGRIZ video will be released on Zoom.
Registration for each event is encouraged at alumni.franklincollege.edu/events. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day to donors.
Anyone with questions on the one-day challenge or sponsorship opportunities may contact Lee Ann Jourdan, assistant vice president for alumni engagement and annual giving, by phone at 317-738-8755 or email at [email protected].
Alumni who are planning to host a gathering are encouraged to register their event with Jill Bode, director of annual giving and stewardship, at [email protected] to receive Grizzly swag and support.
