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. 27: share a social/LinkedIn post using the hashtag #TommieGiveDay
  • On Nov. 9: send an email to fellow alumni or friends
  • On Nov. 10: share another social/LinkedIn post using #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 make a gift of $100 or more Oct. 27-Nov. 10 will qualify to receive a Tommie Rally Kit or donate a knit hat to Catholic Charities Twin Cities. Limit one kit or hat 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.

Together, let’s RALLY ‘ROUND to support access to a transformative St. Thomas education. Join me in giving to support current and future Tommies! #TommieGiveDay [ADD YOUR UNIQUE GIVING LINK]

I made a gift for the 12th annual #TommieGiveDay because [reason]. Will you join me and RALLY for our Tommies on this important day? [ADD YOUR UNIQUE GIVING LINK]

Nov. 9 - One day before Tommie Give Day

The copy below is an example of messaging you can share with your networks the day before Tommie Give Day. Consider including the reasons why you give as you invite others to make a gift, too. Alter message if you choose to send on a different day during the Oct. 27-Nov. 10 giving period.

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 12th annual Tommie Give Day. Please join me and RALLY tomorrow, Nov. 10! stthomas.edu/tommiegiveday

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 RALLYING with me by making a gift to St. Thomas on Tommie Give Day, tomorrow, Nov. 10. Every gift helps students achieve their dreams while they build skills and empathy to lead and work for a better society. stthomas.edu/tommiegiveday

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.