Become a Tommie Give Day Advocate

On Tommie Give Day, connect with your network, raise awareness, encourage giving and ignite the Tommie spirit!

Round Tommie Give Day logo with University of St. Thomas academic shield in center.

Spread the Word & Inspire Giving

On Tommie Give Day, the entire St. Thomas community rallies to support scholarship funding that ensures access to a mission-centered, whole-person education for current and future Tommies.

As an Advocate, you commit to sending at least one email to your network and posting at least twice on your social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, etc.). Use our toolkit copy or create your own to meaningfully reflect your St. Thomas experience.

Your Advocate Action Plan

  • On Oct. 21: share a social/LinkedIn post using the hashtag #TommieGiveDay
  • On Nov. 3: send an email to fellow alumni or friends
  • On Nov. 4: share another social/LinkedIn post using the hashtag #TommieGiveDay

How to Raise Awareness & Encourage Giving

  • Share your personal story: why do you support St. Thomas?
  • Post the logo or graphic
  • Provide the GiveCampus link for easy giving

Ignite the Tommie Spirit: Matching Gifts & Donor Rewards

  • Those who give a gift of $100 or more through our GiveCampus giving page from Oct. 21-Nov. 4 will qualify to receive a pair of Tommie Choppers. Limit one pair per household.
  • Gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar to double the impact.

Tommie Give Day Advocate Toolkit

Tommie Give Day 2025 logo

You can use this image in your outreach messages for Tommie Give Day 2025.

Oct 21. Inspire Community

Together, let's make some noise in support of access to a transformative St. Thomas education. More than a donation, you're changing someone's life! Join me in giving to support our future! #TommieGiveDay [ADD YOUR UNIQUE GIVING LINK]

Nov. 4: Invite To Give

I made a gift for #TommieGiveDay because [REASON]. Will you join me in supporting students on this important day?[ADD YOUR UNIQUE GIVING LINK]

Nov. 3 - One day before Tommie Give Day

The copy below is an example of messaging you can share with your networks. Consider including your reasons why you give as you invite others to give a gift, too.

Alumni

I know what it's like to walk across the quad at St. Thomas, greeted by friends and professors who know my name and make me feel valued. I attended classes that ignited my passion for (insert profession/service). I want other students to have access to this environment where they will build a community that supports them on campus and after graduation.

Right now, St. Thomas is rallying to support access to this transformational education. Let's help lighten the financial burdens for current and future Tommies and open more doors to opportunities by making a gift to St. Thomas. I'm giving on the 11th annual Tommie Give Day. Please join me tomorrow, Nov. 4! Roll Toms!

Make a Gift: [ADD UNIQUE GIVING LINK]

Friends

The University of St. Thomas has a way of making students feel seen and creating an environment that supports innovation and community. I want this transformational education to be accessible to all. Please consider joining me in making a gift to St. Thomas on Tommie Give Day, tomorrow, Nov. 4. Every gift makes a difference!

Make a Gift:[ADD UNIQUE GIVING LINK]

Step-by-Step: How to Become an Advocate

  1. Visit our Tommie Give Day giving page.
  2. Tap the "Become an Advocate" button at the top of the page.
  3. Set up your account and get ready to reach out to your networks with your unique giving link.