Thank you for spreading the word about WashU Giving Day on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, via social media. Your participation is crucial to our success! Below are several assets and examples to help you get started. If you have any questions, please email Evan Young, associate director for social media.
Things you can do to help before the big day!
- Make sure you’re following WashU Alumni on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- Share our WashU Alumni social posts leading up to the big day!
- Change your social media profile pictures to increase awareness of WashU Giving Day!
- Think about what parts of your WashU experience would inspire you (and others) to support the university on Giving Day.
Posting on WashU Giving Day (and before)
Keep it simple. Prior to and on Wednesday, April 8, share our WashU Alumni Facebook posts on your feed, share our Instagram posts as Stories, and repost us on X.
If you’re feeling ambitious — or nostalgic — feel free to create your own posts. Talk about your time on campus and why your WashU experience still means so much to you. Share vintage photos, post a picture of yourself today wearing WashU gear, or use one of the images provided below. Here are some sample posts, if you need a bit of inspiration.
In all posts, make sure to:
- Upload photos and images before pasting the text with URL.
- Include this link to the WashU Giving Day online giving: https://bit.ly/3NAE40k
- Tag @WashUalumni.
- Tag your WashU friends.
- Include the hashtag #WashUGivingDay.
Sample text for pre-Giving Day posts
I’m getting ready for #WashUGivingDay on April 8! Join me and the entire WashU community as we come together for a 24‑hour fundraising blitz to celebrate the countless reasons we love our university. Let’s show what we can do as One #WashU! https://bit.ly/3NAE40k @WashUalumni
As a [your WashU affiliation], I’m excited to support #WashUGivingDay 2026! On April 8, the entire WashU community will come together to make a difference for our students, faculty, staff, and patients in just 24 hours. Join me in celebrating everything that makes WashU special. https://bit.ly/3NAE40k @WashUalumni
Counting down to #WashUGivingDay! This April 8, our university community will come together for a 24‑hour fundraising blitz that supports WashU students, faculty, research, and more. Can’t wait to join in! https://bit.ly/3NAE40k @WashUalumni
Sample text for day-of posts on Wednesday, April 8
Today’s the day! #WashUGivingDay is here — 24 hours to celebrate, support, and strengthen the university we love. Join me today in making an impact! https://bit.ly/3NAE40k @WashUalumni
Today, we can help WashU unlock a generous challenge gift in support of students. I’m making a gift on #WashUGivingDay because I want to make sure [school, fund, or area name] is there for future generations. Why are you participating? https://bit.ly/3NAE40k @WashUalumni
I just made my gift for #WashUGivingDay! Every contribution — big or small — fuels students, research, and the world-changing work that makes our university shine. Join me and be part of this 24‑hour celebration! https://bit.ly/3NAE40k @WashUalumni
To me, being part of the WashU community means […] That’s why I made a gift to celebrate #WashUGivingDay! I hope you take a moment to think about what the university means to you and then join me in participating! https://bit.ly/3NAE40k @WashUalumni
Social post images and profile pictures
Open the link below each image, right-click, and choose “Save image as….” or touch and hold to download the full-size image to your mobile device.
SOCIAL profile picture — optimized for most social platforms
social POST IMAGES – PERFECT FOR a Single image post or a carousel post!
transparent social post image frames – add your own image in canva or photoshop!
