Volunteer Tool kit

Volunteer Tool Kit

What: Our First Ever Giving Day will be held on Thursday, March 6th

Who: An All community challenge

Purpose: To raise funds for the McDonogh Fund, and increase community engagement and understanding of philanthropy at McDonogh

Target Audience: Current/Past Parents, Current/Past Grandparents, Alumni,—everyone in the McDonogh community.

Goal: 200 Donors in 24hrs

Thank you for joining McDonogh’s Giving Day Challenge! Your energy and passion are key to our success. Use this toolkit as your go-to resource for messaging tips, content ideas, and proven strategies to spread the word—whether on social media, via email, text, or a phone call. Let’s work together to make Giving Day unforgettable!

MCDONOGH SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebooks: McDonoghSchool & McDonoghSchoolAlumni

Instagrams: @McDonoghSchool & @McDonoghalumni

Hashtag: #McDonoghGivingDay

Sample Social Media Posts for McDonogh’s Giving Day

This is your time to get creative! Share your passion for McDonogh with photos, videos, or personal stories that highlight what our community means to you.

Please use the hashtag #McDonoghGivingDay and tag our accounts in your posts and stories (@mcdonoghschool & @mcdonoghalumni) Every share, like, and comment helps amplify our message!

Need some inspiration? We got you. Use these sample posts as your guide.

Giving Day Sample Posts

  1. McDonogh friends! Join me in making a difference today on Giving Day. If 200 donors participate, we unlock a $55,000 matching gift for the school! Make your gift at mcdonogh.org/givingday. Thank you!!
  2. "24 hours of giving, learning, and fun—today is the day to make a difference for our students, teachers, coaches, and staff. Every gift counts! Visit mcdonogh.org/givingday to make a gift of any size, and tune into @mcdonoghschool for our McDonogh Minis. #orangeandblackgiveback"

Happy posting, and thank you for being a vital part of our Giving Day efforts!

Thank You For Investing Your Time & Talent in The McDonogh Fund and supporting McDonogh School