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Everyone can make an impact on Wednesday, Feb. 28<\/strong><\/p>\n CARBONDALE \u2013 The 8th annual SIU Day of Giving is Wednesday, Feb. 28, and expectations are higher than ever.<\/p>\n Raising more than $14 million in its first seven years, the SIU Foundation is asking everyone to donate online at siuday.siu.edu. Every gift makes a difference, no matter the size.<\/p>\n \u201cEach year, the SIU Day of Giving highlights the power of philanthropy and community engagement,\u201d said Matt Kupec, vice chancellor for development and alumni relations and SIU Foundation CEO. \u201cWe ask our alumni and friends to show their Saluki spirit, and Saluki Nation never disappoints.\u201d<\/p>\n Each year, the SIU community comes together for a 24-hour online Day of Giving. Supporters are encouraged to visit siuday.siu.edu on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and make a gift of any size. Donations can be directed to any college, unit, program, or initiative.<\/p>\n Last year, more than $4 million was raised through more than 3,700 individual donations. Donors can choose to be honored on the Donor Wall, give in honor of another, or give anonymously. All gifts are made securely and are tax-deductible.<\/p>\n Gifts can also be made through Venmo by searching for \u201c@SIU-Foundation\u201d under the Charities tab and typing \u201cDay of Giving\u201d in the message. Donors should also add the area of campus they want to support.<\/p>\n Day of Giving broadcast<\/strong><\/p>\n The SIU Day of Giving will feature every college and unit on campus during its live broadcast from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WSIU-TV studio. Streamed on the SIU Alumni Association\u2019s Facebook page and hosted by Kupec, there will be live interviews with Chancellor Austin Lane and other campus leaders and live Day of Giving updates.<\/p>\n \u201cThe broadcast is one of the most unique parts of the SIU Day of Giving,\u201d Kupec said. \u201cWe engage with our campus leaders, showcase every area of our great university, and watch along as the totals rise. It\u2019s an exciting, inspiring day.\u201d<\/p>\n During the broadcast, viewers will learn about the exciting things happening each day at SIU and how they can best support their favorite area of campus.<\/p>\n Getting involved<\/strong><\/p>\n Other than making a gift and watching the broadcast, there are other ways for alumni and donors to support the Day of Giving.<\/p>\n Simply by using #SIUDay on social media and sharing posts from the SIU Foundation and other units on campus is a great way to show support. It\u2019s not too late to become an SIU Day of Giving advocate by signing up at siuday.siu.edu. Advocates get special Day of Giving updates and can share their own Day of Giving messages with others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Everyone can make an impact on Wednesday, Feb. 28 CARBONDALE \u2013 The 8th annual SIU Day of Giving is Wednesday, Feb. 28, and expectations are higher than ever. Raising more than $14 million in its first seven years, the SIU Foundation is asking everyone to donate online at siuday.siu.edu. Every gift makes a difference, no … Continue reading What a difference a day makes \u2013 SIU Day of Giving 2024<\/span>