ETSU Raises Funds in its Annual Day of Giving
On Tuesday, in Johnson City, Tennessee, the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) conducted its annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour online fundraising initiative dedicated to the improvement of student amenities and teaching resources.
Community Engagement – A Key Component
Various departments within the university joined hands for this event, involving faculty, alumni, and local community members to encourage donations. Regardless of the amount, a donor could choose which university department or program their contribution would support.
The event served as a potent platform for ETSU to gather funds necessary for enhancing the student experience both in class and beyond. Not only traditional academic departments, but unique programs, such as ETSU’s e-sports team, were actively involved in promoting the Day of Giving, even hosting a live stream to rally support.
Annual Targets to Beat
The developmental objective of the annual Day of Giving was two-fold – to receive donations from at least 1075 donors and to collect a total of $359,000, according to Desmond Pierce, ETSU’s Executive Director of Annual Giving.
Pierce remarked, “We want 1075 donors to commit to a gift today, that’s our goal, that will be more than last year and also we want to beat our philanthropic goal of 359,000″. He further added, “We know that if we get 1075 donors to donate we will reach that goal so all in all the more support that we get through this community the more likely that we are going to hit our donor goal and our philanthropic goal.”
How to Donate?
Those interested in participating in the Day of Giving and charitably gifting to their preferred department or program at ETSU, were encouraged to visit a specific link.
Implications of the Day of Giving
The Day of Giving played a crucial role in augmenting the university’s financial resources, thereby strengthening the infrastructure and equipping the students better. This targeted initiative not only aimed to foster the spirit of giving but also to leverage the collective power of the ETSU community and donate in the interest of a more robust and progressive educational environment.
Last year’s event was a huge success, and this year the university was optimistic about surpassing the previous records. Upon reaching the desired target, the funds raised will be fully devoted to enhancing the university’s overall student experience, by improving teaching methods, up-gradation of technologies, enriching extra-curricular activities, among other student-centric endeavors.
