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GiveDay 2025

April 17, 2025

24 hours. 1,000 donors. One great cause.

We’ve set an ambitious goal of 1,000 donors for GiveDay 2025, and we need your help to reach it!

At Lynchburg, we believe in the power of transformation. For 122 years, we’ve seen students arrive with dreams and leave equipped to achieve them, thanks to the undeniably life-changing experiences people like you have provided them, generation after generation.

Your generosity will directly benefit our students. Every gift, regardless of size, plays a crucial role in shaping their lives.

This GiveDay, join us in celebrating our history and the heart of Lynchburg by making a gift to The Lynchburg Fund or another fund meaningful to you. You can give online during the big day or mail your gift postmarked on or before April 17 to be included on our list of GiveDay 2025 donors.

If donating by check, please make it payable to the University of Lynchburg and reference “GiveDay” and your designation, if any, on the memo line.

Mail to:
University of Lynchburg
Office of Advancement
1501 Lakeside Dr.
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Help Promote GiveDay

Spread the word about GiveDay! The GiveDay Toolkit is designed to help you motivate the Lynchburg community to contribute and promote the event. It's all about participation and supporting Lynchburg's future.

What's involved?

Make your gift on GiveDay. Every gift matters. Make a gift in any amount to any fund, and help us reach our GiveDay 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 GiveDay, 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 GiveDay on your pages and use the hashtag #LynchburgGiveDay. 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!

Follow our Social Media Accounts for All Things GiveDay

Facebook

Follow Our Facebook Accounts

Facebook Sample Message

“Hope you will join me on 4.17.25 to celebrate Lynchburg’s 122nd birthday by making a gift and honoring what you love most about Lynchburg! Visit lynchburg.edu/giveday #LynchburgGiveDay”

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Instagram

Follow Our Instagram Accounts

Instagram Sample Message

“Tomorrow is the day, let’s do this Lynchburg family #LynchburgGiveDay lynchburg.edu/giveday“

Share your photos on Instagram with the hashtag #LynchburgGiveDay to spread the word about GiveDay 2025.

X (formerly Twitter)

Follow Our X (formerly Twitter) Accounts

Twitter Sample Message

“Hope you’ll join me on 4.17.25! lynchburg.edu/giveday #LynchburgGiveDay”

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I give to any fund on GiveDay?

Absolutely! Any donation made to an institutional fund will be counted toward our donor totals. In case you don’t find the fund that you wish to support, select the “Other” option in the designation menu and mention the name of your preferred fund. One of our Advancement staff members will get in touch with you to confirm the details.

If I make a new pledge (not a gift), will I count as a GiveDay donor?

Yes, new pledges will be counted during GiveDay. However, if you currently have a pledge and wish to make a payment during GiveDay, 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 GiveDay?

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 GiveDay 2025 will be accepted. If you want to make your gift by check, please write “GiveDay” in the memo.

All gifts received between now and GiveDay 2025 will be included in our GiveDay 2025 numbers.

Who can participate in GiveDay

Alumni, parents, faculty and staff, students, friends — anyone and everyone who wants to support Lynchburg can make a gift ($5 minimum).

Why is GiveDay different from any other day?

Hornets help each other get where we want to go! GiveDay is a day 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!