UW‑Green Bay tees up regional Giving Day
UW–Green Bay scheduled its Giving Day for April 2 with a regional rallying theme, using short timeframes and collective language to mobilize alumni and local supporters. Giving Days anchored in regional identity and progress meters are effective for both lapsed and recent donors. (news.uwgb.edu)
UW‑Green Bay announced the campaign in a March 24, 2026 news release titled “Together We Rise! Make Your Mark,” credited to Kristin Bouchard. (news.uwgb.edu) The university’s 2026 materials confirm a dollar‑for‑dollar matching pool of $50,000 provided by the UW‑Green Bay Council of Trustees to amplify donor impact. (uwgb.edu) This campaign follows the inaugural Day of Giving on April 3, 2024, which featured a $200,000 matching gift from Larry and Kathy Treankler. (news.uwgb.edu) UW‑Green Bay’s second annual Giving Day in 2025 raised $204,900 — a 117% increase over the prior year — signaling rapid year‑over‑year growth in dollars raised. (news.uwgb.edu) The university’s Giving Day toolkit lists nine fundraising priorities (including scholarships, athletics and academic programs) and the event page uses a live “total raised” counter alongside matched‑gift language to create urgency. (uwgb.edu) Public messaging ties the event to UW‑Green Bay’s 16‑county regional footprint and highlights support for more than 11,500 current students, framing appeals around regional impact and enrollment figures. (news.uwgb.edu)
