Ambassador Toolkit Overview
We are so excited to celebrate Giving Day 2025 on Thursday, October 23! Help us spread the word and encourage others in the Scarlet Hawk community to make a gift to Illinois Tech by using the content below to share within your personal networks and social media channels.
Social Media Captions
Please share these social media posts (or customize your own!) on channels such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn—or anywhere you are connected with fellow Illinois Tech alumni.
- Illinois Tech shaped MY future, and on October 23, we have the chance to pay it forward during Giving Day. Mark your calendar and join me in supporting the next generation of Scarlet Hawks! www.iit.edu/givenow #MyIllinoisTech
- Today is Illinois Tech’s Giving Day! For the next 24 hours, Scarlet Hawks everywhere are coming together to directly support the students who will change the world. Show off the power of the #IllinoisTech community and join me in making a gift at www.iit.edu/givenow. #MyIllinoisTech
- I’m paying it forward to support scholarships, innovation, and big dreams at Illinois Tech! Join me in making a difference for current and future Scarlet Hawks. Pick your passion and give where it matters most at www.iit.edu/givenow #MyIllinoisTech
- Throwback to one of my favorite Illinois Tech memories in honor of Giving Day! Join me in giving back so future students can create their own lifelong memories by making a gift at www.iit.edu/givenow. #MyIllinoisTech [INSERT PHOTO FROM TIME AS STUDENT]
- I'm showing off #MyIllinoisTech pride today in honor of Illinois Tech’s annual Giving Day. Don't forget to make a gift today at www.iit.edu/givenow.
- Illinois Tech opened doors for me, and today, I’m helping open doors for the next generation of Scarlet Hawks. Join me in making a gift today on Giving Day: www.iit.edu/givenow #MyIllinoisTech
Social Media Graphics
Please share the following Giving Day graphics on social media (best paired with a promotional caption!). Be sure to tag @IllinoisTechAlumni in your posts and use #MyIllinoisTech when sharing to join our online community in showing off your Scarlet Hawk pride.
Posts
Photo Frame
Add a personal touch to your Giving Day post by uploading your own photo—whether it’s a favorite memory from Illinois Tech or you rocking Scarlet Hawk gear—to our Giving Day frame on Canva! Use this link to access the template and please follow these directions: Once the page opens, click File (upper lefthand corner) → Make a Copy and insert your image. You can then download it to your device and share it with your personal networks! See the example below for inspiration.
Stories
Personal Messaging
Here are sample messages to send to classmates and friends of the Illinois Tech community via text, email, or direct messaging. These are just a starting point, so feel free to customize them to your liking!
- Hello, [Name]! Have you heard that today is Illinois Tech’s Giving Day? I hope you’ll consider taking part in this 24-hour effort to support the bright students at Illinois Tech who are sure to change the world! You can choose to support the areas and initiatives at Illinois Tech that mean the most to you by visiting www.iit.edu/givenow. We are counting on your help to make today a success and reach our goal of 700 donors! Every gift, no matter the size, enables current and future students to innovate and excel inside and out of the classroom. I hope you consider celebrating with us and supporting Illinois Tech on this special day. Thank you!
- Hey [Name], have you heard that Illinois Tech’s Giving Day is today? It's a great way to support our alma mater and today’s students! You can give to the “Area of Greatest Impact” or an area of your preference—plus there are awesome challenges and incentives. Check out www.iit.edu/givenow for more info. Every gift helps!
- Hi [Name]! Illinois Tech shaped so much of who I am personally and professionally, and today I’m choosing to give back during Giving Day. Will you join me in supporting students and the future of our alma mater? Check out www.iit.edu/givenow for more info.
- Hello [Name]! It’s Giving Day at Illinois Tech, and I’m proud to support the people and programs that made my student experience so meaningful. I’d love for you to join me: www.iit.edu/givenow
- Hi [Name]! Today is Illinois Tech’s Giving Day—a 24-hour chance for our community to come together and support current and future Scarlet Hawks. I’m proud to give back, and I hope you’ll join me. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Our goal is to engage 700 donors, and we need alumni like you to help us get there. Please consider making your gift today at www.iit.edu/givenow. Together, we can help create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of Scarlet Hawks who are set to drive the next era of innovation. Thank you!