This GivingTuesday—December 2, 2025—we invite you to join us in inspiring Blue Hens and friends to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity by supporting any of the 125+ fundraising projects featured on our GivingTuesday HenFunder platform. These projects led by students, faculty, staff and alumni represent new possibilities for groundbreaking and life-changing experiences at the University and beyond.
Campus communicators and project leaders can use the sample messages, social posts, emails and graphics below to bolster their fundraising efforts on and leading up to GivingTuesday.
Style notes: The hashtag (#GivingTuesday) should only be used in social posts. Other references should appear as GivingTuesday (no hashtag, no space between the words) per the organization's standards. See givingtuesday.org for reference.
You may have heard the phrase “PHiL was here.” This GivingTuesday, see what PHiL (a.k.a. philanthropy) makes possible by supporting <Project Name/Team/Cause>.
Because of philanthropy, <Project Name/Team/Cause> can thrive.
Your gift to <Project Name/Team/Cause> this season of giving makes something happen. Right here. Right now.
Tag @UDAlumni on Facebook and @UDelAlumni on Instagram and we'll like and share your posts throughout the day.
On GivingTuesday:
Happy #GivingTuesday! We’re raising funds for <Project Name/Team/Cause>, which will <brief description>. Because of philanthropy, incredible student opportunities like this are possible. Donate now!
<Project Name/Team/Cause> creates exciting new opportunities for Blue Hens. Every dollar raised makes something happen for our <students, team, college, group, etc.>. Right here. Right now.
This #GivingTuesday, get into the giving spirit by supporting <Project Name/Team/Cause>. Life-changing opportunities start here, with donors like you. Make a difference today!
Do you know who PHiL is? I do! PHiL is philanthropy and PHiL helps <Project Name/Team/Cause> thrive. Join me in donating this #GivingTuesday!
Thank you to everyone who’s donated to <Project Name/Team/Cause> so far! We’re only <$XXX> away from our goal. Share with your friends and family to help us make a difference!
After GivingTuesday:
Big thanks to PHiL for <Project Name/Team/Cause> achieving its fundraising goal/raising <$XXX>! PHiL is philanthropy—everyone who donated. Thank you for making even more incredible experiences possible.
Thank you to everyone who supported <Project Name/Team/Cause> this #GivingTuesday! Because of philanthropy, we can <one short impact point>.
#GivingTuesday is over, but you can still donate to <Project Name/Team/Cause> to help the UD community thrive!
Instagram Special Instructions:
For in-feed posts: (You may need to place a link in bio to send to www.udel.edu/givingtuesday)
For stories: Use the Link sticker to direct audiences to your specific fundraising page or www.udel.edu/givingtuesday.
Graphics
Don't forget to say thank you!
Thank you to all who supported <project name OR projects in COLLEGE/UNIT name> on #GivingTuesday! We are so grateful for your generosity! You can see our progress and–if you still didn't get a chance–make your gift. (use specific project link or www.udel.edu/givingtuesday)
Personal Email:
To: Your family and friends
Subject line:
Today is the day!
<Project Name/Team/Cause> needs your help!
Help <Project Name/Team/Cause> reach its goal!
Join me this GivingTuesday
Help support <Project Name/Team/Cause>
Preheader: Because of philanthropy, Blue Hens thrive
Dear <Recipient Name>,
Today is GivingTuesday and it’s the perfect time to make a difference by supporting <Project Name/Team/Cause>.
Your gift will help us:
<Insert impact>
<Insert impact>
<Insert impact>
Because of philanthropy, I’ve had incredible experiences at UD. I’m excited to pay it forward today, and I hope you’ll join me!
Your gift will make something happen for <Project Name/Team/Cause>. Right here. Right now.
Sincerely,
<Signer Name>
Third-Party Email:
To: Alumni, donors, friends
Subject line:
<College/Unit/Project Name/Team > needs your help!
Join <College/Unit/Project Name/Team> this GivingTuesday
Help support <College/Unit/Project Name/Team>
Preheader: Because of philanthropy, Blue Hens thrive
Dear <Recipient Name>,
Today is GivingTuesday and it’s the perfect time to make a difference by supporting <Project Name/projects in the College/Department>.
Your gift to <Project Name/any of the projects in our college> will help us:
<Insert impact>
<Insert impact>
<Insert impact>
Because of philanthropy, our students have life-changing experiences. Today, join us in paying it forward so they can continue to thrive!
Sincerely,
<Signer Name>
If you are sending an email through Outlook with data provided by Development and Alumni Relations, you must include:
You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the University of Delaware Office of Development and Alumni Relations. If you no longer wish to receive this type of email, click here to update our records.
University of Delaware
<Mailing address>
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Thank You Email:
To: Your supporters
Subject line: Thank you for your support!
Preheader: Your donation made a huge difference for <Project Name/Team/Cause>
Dear <Recipient Name>,
Thank you for supporting <Project Name/Team/Cause> this GivingTuesday!
I’m so excited that we <achieved our goal/raised $$$> and can provide our community with incredible opportunities.
Because of philanthropy, because of generous donors like you, we can:
<Insert impact>
<Insert impact>
<Insert impact>
Thank you again for your support this holiday season!
Sincerely,
<Signer Name>
If you have questions or need additional information for thanking supporters of your project, email donor-relations@udel.edu.
Add a GivingTuesday presence to your website with this button graphic. Starting November 14, the button can be linked directly to udel.edu/givingtuesday. It's an easy way to spread the message and add some blue and gold to your site!
NOTE: Remember to remove all GivingTuesday images from your website and social platforms after December 2.
Please avoid scheduling your GivingTuesday emails on days when existing communications from Development and Alumni Relations are scheduled.
Your GivingTuesday day-of emails should be sent between Noon and 6 p.m. on December 2 to ensure communications don't overlap. Constituents will receive the "official" kick-off email from Development and Alumni Relations in the morning, setting them up to be on the lookout for project-specific emails later in the day.
For communications leading up to GivingTuesday, you may send emails that link directly to the projects or “nests” (college- and cause-based landing pages) beginning November 14.
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations will send emails:
Philanthropy Week: Nov. 14 and Nov. 21
Pre-GivingTuesday (segmented and all constituents): Nov. 23, Nov. 25, Nov. 30
GivingTuesday (segmented and all constituents): Dec. 2 at 7 AM, 11 AM and 7 PM
Post-GivingTuesday Thank You (all constituents): Dec. 3