UIndy Day Advocate Toolkit

Texting is the fastest way to reach people you know. Use any of the messages below and just update your text with the right name, program, and gift amount!

• Hi [Name]! Did you remember that today is UIndy Day? I just made my gift and I hope you will join me in supporting current students at the University of Indianapolis. Will you consider a gift of $XXX to the UIndy Fund? Check out how to participate here: uindy.edu/uindyday
• Hi [Name], In honor of UIndy Day today, I’m supporting scholarships for current students at the University of Indianapolis. Would you consider joining me to help our UIndy Greyhounds by matching my gift of $XXX to the UIndy Scholarship Fund? You can do so here: uindy.edu/uindyday
• Hey [Name]. Today is UIndy Day! Will you join me in supporting UIndy’s athletic programs with a gift to the Greyhound Club Fund? It’s easy to give online at:  uindy.edu/uindyday

Social Media is a great way to inform other Greyhounds about UIndy Day! Tell your friends that you made an impact with a gift to your favorite UIndy program, or share your own UIndy story. Use the examples below to inspire your own social media post.

Facebook / Linkedin 

Today is #UIndyDay! I’m excited to join other Greyhounds at the University of Indianapolis by wearing crimson and grey, giving back to UIndy, and sharing my favorite UIndy story on social media. Go Hounds! #UIndyDay uindy.edu/uindyday

Instagram

[Person 1] challenged me to share one of my favorite photos from my time at UIndy this #UIndyDay. I always loved going to Homecoming with my Greyhound family every year. I challenge [Person 2] and [Person 3] to share their favorite UIndy photo and then match my gift of $XX to the UIndy Scholarship Fund. #GoHounds #UIndyDay 

TWITTER / X

Today, I’m showing my #UIndyDay pride by making a gift to the UIndy Scholarship Fund! Will you join me in supporting student scholarships by matching my gift of $XX? uindy.edu/uindyday

Sending someone an email about UIndy Day allows you to share more info, images, and links. Use the example below to connect with other Greyhounds about UIndy Day. 

SUBJECT: Join me for UIndy Day!

MESSAGE:

Hi [Name], I hope that you are doing well! 

I’m reaching out to you because I’m supporting current students at the University of Indianapolis with a gift to the UIndy Fund on UIndy Day, April 10. The University of Indianapolis has done so much for me and I know the impact UIndy Greyhounds have on our communities. Would you consider matching my gift of $XXX to UIndy? Simply follow this link to give on April 10: uindy.edu/uindyday

You can learn about more ways to get involved on UIndy Day, including a special Happy Hour event I will be attending, at uindy.edu/uindyday. Let me know if you have any questions and I hope to see you on UIndy Day!!

Go Hounds!

[Your Name]

Calling someone that you are close with can add a personal touch to your UIndy Day outreach. Read the phone script below to connect with other Greyhounds about giving to UIndy Day. 

Hi [Name], I’m reaching out to you because today is the tenth annual UIndy Day at the University of Indianapolis. UIndy Day is a day to celebrate and support our University of Indianapolis community. Because of how important UIndy was to me, I’m helping the University raise funds to support current students! Would you consider joining me and making a gift to the UIndy Fund? You can match my gift of $XXX, or you can give what works best for you at u-i-n-d-y.e-d-u forward slash give. I also hope you’ll join me at UIndy’s special Happy Hour event at 5pm. I will text you the link with more info in just a moment. Thanks for your help, and hope to see you tonight!