Toolkit 

 On April 1 and 2, 'Runners come together for 1,969 minutes to raise awareness and support for UTSA. 


Quick Overview


Social Media

  • Sample Graphics (Right click and ‘Save Image as' on desktop or hold down and 'Save image' on mobile)

(Scroll down to download more graphics)


Sample Posts

No rest until we Build the Nest! Join us on April 1 & 2 for UTSA Giving Day! Every gift helps strengthen our Roadrunner community and create new opportunities for students. 💙🧡 givingday.utsa.edu #UTSA #BuildtheNest

Calling all Roadrunners! The mission is clear—Build the Nest on April 1 & 2! Rally together, show your generosity, and make a lasting impact for UTSA. givingday.utsa.edu #UTSA #BuildtheNest

🌟 Ready to make a difference? UTSA Giving Day is April 1 & 2! Every donation helps Build the Nest and support the students, programs, and research that make our university soar.  givingday.utsa.edu #UTSA #BuildtheNest

🎉 Roadrunners, it’s time to Build the Nest! On April 1 & 2, your support helps UTSA reach new heights. Every dollar fuels student success and strengthens our university community. 💙🧡 givingday.utsa.edu #UTSA #BuildtheNest

Texting and Emailing

Use provided sample messages or personalize them:

No rest until we Build the Nest! Join us on April 1 & 2 for UTSA Giving Day! Every gift helps strengthen our Roadrunner community and create new opportunities for students. 💙🧡 givingday.utsa.edu #UTSA #BuildtheNest

Calling all Roadrunners! The mission is clear—Build the Nest on April 1 & 2! Rally together, show your generosity, and make a lasting impact for UTSA. givingday.utsa.edu #UTSA #BuildtheNest

🌟 Ready to make a difference? UTSA Giving Day is April 1 & 2! Every donation helps Build the Nest and support the students, programs, and research that make our university soar.  givingday.utsa.edu givingday.utsa.edu #UTSA #BuildtheNest

🎉 Roadrunners, it’s time to Build the Nest! On April 1 & 2, your support helps UTSA reach new heights. Every dollar fuels student success and strengthens our university community. 💙🧡 givingday.utsa.edu #UTSA #BuildtheNest

Hey there! Just wanted to let you know about an exciting event coming up - UTSA Giving Day on April 1 & 2. It's a chance for us to come together and support our alma mater. Mark your calendars and visit givingday.utsa.edu to learn more.

Hi friends! UTSA Giving Day is almost here - April 1 & 2. I'm proud to be an ambassador for this special event because PROGRAM means a lot to me. Will you join me in supporting UTSA and making a difference? Check out givingday.utsa.edu to get involved.

Hey everyone! Guess what's happening on April 1 & 2? It's UTSA Giving Day. 🚀 I'm spreading the word because I believe in the power of our Roadrunner community. Let's show our support together! Visit givingday.utsa.edu for all the details.

Hey family! Just a quick heads up - UTSA Giving Day is coming up on April 1 & 2. It's a chance for us to support a cause close to our hearts. Whether it's scholarships, research, or student support, every gift counts. Learn more at givingday.utsa.edu and join me in giving back.

Messaging best practices:

  • Always include 'givingday.utsa.edu' in your posts
  • Post images or videos whenever possible and use the #BuildtheNest and #UTSA hashtags (scroll down for images)
  • Repost content from official UTSA accounts if short on time and include #BuildtheNest and #UTSA in your post

FAQs

The more messages, the merrier. Everything you do will help us raise awareness and promote school spirit. In general:

  • At least once a week leading up to the campaign.
  • On Campaign Day (April 1 & 2, 2025) post at least two times to tell your story and generate support.

A few weeks prior to UTSA Giving Day, start drumming up excitement during the month of March. Here is an example timeline:

  • Weekly in February: Share Save the Date post(s)
  • Week of March 7: Begin sharing our images.
  • Week of March 24: Share countdown posts, videos and etc.
  • April 1 & 2 GO TIME: Share graphics/content—include an ask!

Pre UTSA Giving Day (February-March)

  • Share social graphics in toolkit encouraging people to save the date
  • Re-share posts on social media (Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn from @UTSA, @UTSAAlumni, @UTSARAF, @UTSAGivingDay

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During UTSA Giving Day (April 1 and 2)

  • Share why you are giving in texts to friends,
  • Re-share posts from: @UTSA, @UTSAAlumni, @UTSARAF, @UTSAGivingDay (on all platforms: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X)
  • Tag your friends in your posts and in the comments to encourage them to give

Contact:

  • Heather Green (Social Media & Comms): heather.green@utsa.edu
  • Alex Echeveste (Student Outreach & Campaigns): alex.echeveste@utsa.edu
  • General Giving Day Inquiries: givingday@utsa.edu

All Images

Logos:

Countdown Graphics:

Facebook and Twitter Headers:


Square Posts:

Instagram and Facebook Story Posts:

Twitter Posts: