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GiveDays 2026
April 15-16, 2026
Two Days. One Hive. Infinite Impact. 1,000 donors.
Because of you, GiveDays 2026 was our most successful yet!
For the first time, we expanded this annual celebration to two days — Two Days. One Hive. Infinite Impact. — and your generosity made all the difference. Together, we raised over $900,000, a more than 70% increase from last year’s $529,000.
Every gift contributed to a powerful collective effort, and we’re thrilled to share the following highlights:
- 1,335 donors came together to celebrate GiveDays.
- Over $360,000 was given to The Lynchburg Fund.
- 333 new donors who made a gift for the very first time.
- 19 completed matches and challenges. You did it!
- 122 student donors who help remind us that generosity starts long before graduation.
Your support directly strengthens our students, our campus, and our academic programs, and through The Lynchburg Fund, your gifts also ensure resources reach the areas of greatest need.
Thank you — your generosity during GiveDays helps drive an undeniably life-changing experience for the next generation of Hornets!
We truly couldn’t have done this without you. Thank you for being part of our Hive and making such an extraordinary impact.
What's involved?
- Make your gift on GiveDays. Every gift matters. Make a gift in any amount to any fund, and help us reach our GiveDays donor goal of 1,000. We thank you if you have already made a gift this fiscal year (from July 1 to June 30)! By making an additional gift on GiveDays, you can help us make the day successful — your participation sets an example for others!
- Share, Tag, Challenge! Are you on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), or LinkedIn? Be sure to share all things GiveDays on your pages and use the hashtag #LynchburgGiveDays. Tag as many hornets as you can and challenge them to make a gift of their own.
- Email or call fellow Hornets. Email your Lynchburg network and ask them to join you in making a gift. If you would like a list of your classmates, former students, or players — any Hornets you would like to encourage, please email [email protected], and we can likely provide you with contact information for these individuals!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I give to any fund on GiveDays?
If I make a new pledge (not a gift), will I count as a GiveDays donor?
Yes, new pledges will be counted during GiveDays. However, if you currently have a pledge and wish to make a payment during GiveDays, that payment will not be counted toward our donor totals.
Is my payment secure?
YES! As is the case every day, all payments will be processed using a secure online giving form.
What types of gifts are accepted on GiveDays?
All types of gifts will be counted, including new or additional gifts for this fiscal year and payments on existing pledges.
Gifts made online, by phone, or in person between now and GiveDays 2026 will be accepted. If you want to make your gift by check, please write “GiveDays” in the memo.
All gifts received between now and GiveDays 2026 will be included in our GiveDays 2026 numbers.
Who can participate in GiveDays?
Alumni, parents, faculty and staff, students, friends — anyone and everyone who wants to support Lynchburg can make a gift ($5 minimum).
Why are GiveDays different from any other day?
Hornets help each other get where we want to go! GiveDays are days for all Hornets to come together and celebrate our past, present, and future. It’s your chance to honor what you love most about Lynchburg!
Will my gift be tax-deductible?
YES indeed!
