Thank you for promoting Rice’s 24-Hour Challenge on Thursday, April 11, 2024! Please use this toolkit to spread the word about the challenge and encourage giving to your program and to Rice.
When sharing, please share the URL https://www.givecampus.com/o1wu3s so we can track the gifts brought in by the dedicated Rice community
Key Talking Points
Here are a few essential talking points about the challenge to help you build excitement and inform your audience.
The Goal
When 4,000 alumni and student donors make a gift of any size to their favorite Rice cause on April 11, Walt Greenberg ’78 will donate $300,000 to the university.
The Impact
The 24-Hour Challenge is day to rally around our incredible Owls and help provide the essential resources that make the Rice community so special. In your communications, explain how your fund benefits students, faculty, programs or initiatives. Tell stories of impact, detailing the ways that 24-Hour Challenge funding contributes to scholarships, technology, activities, specialized equipment, research opportunities and more.
What Counts
Gifts from alumni and student donors will count toward the 4,000-donor goal to earn $300,000 for the university.
How to Give
All supporters can make a gift online at challenge.rice.edu on April 11.
24-Hour Challenge Color Palette
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24-Hour Challenge Logos
Share Your Message Via Email
Sample Day-Of Email
Subject: Today’s the day! Be counted in Rice’s 24-Hour Challenge
Send Date: April 11
Dear [Insert Name],
We are halfway through the day, and X donors have already committed to making an impact through [insert designation].
You still have time to make a big impact during the 24-Hour Challenge!
The countdown is on. Give today at https://www.givecampus.com/o1wu3s. Go Owls!
[Insert your name]
Email Graphics
Spread the Word on Social Media
The 24-Hour Challenge is a perfect time to lean on social media to ramp up excitement.
We’ve created some sample social posts and graphics for your content-creating pleasure. While you’re curating your next (viral) post, don’t forget to follow the Rice Annual Fund on Facebook, Instagram and X, and help us spread the word by re-sharing our content.
24 hours. 100% all in for Rice. Today, when 4,000 alumni and student donors give to the challenge, Walt Greenberg ’78 will donate $300,000 to Rice. Make a gift at https://www.givecampus.com/o1wu3s and help support our talented students. Let’s go! #1Day1Rice
Join me in support of Rice’s 24-Hour Challenge happening NOW! A gift of any size will help [insert designation] meet our goal of [insert goal/participation goal]! Make your gift at https://www.givecampus.com/o1wu3s . Let’s make it happen! #1Day1Rice
There are just X hours left to make a gift in support of our talented Owls! Make your 24-Hour Challenge gift at https://www.givecampus.com/o1wu3s. Thank you for your support! #1Day1Rice
Sample Thank You Copy
We did it! Because of you, [insert designation] raised [total amount raised] through the 24-Hour Challenge! Your generosity helps [insert impact about giving] and ensures that our Owls have the resources they need to thrive. Thank you! #1Day1Rice
Social Media Images
Right click (or long press on mobile) and save to your device.
Square Images
Rectangular Images
Vertical Animations
Design Your Own
We created Canva templates for you to drag-and-drop your own photos and videos into.
Hype Video
Additional Questions?
We’re on standby to answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to giving@rice.edu for assistance.
