DASA Day of Giving
March 25, 2026
Coming soon!
Mark your calendars for Day of Giving 2026 – March 25, 2026!
When we get closer to Day of Giving, more resources will become available to help you plan, promote, and participate in this exciting fundraising event.
In the meantime, if you’d like to get a jump start on planning or have any general Day of Giving questions, please contact Shaina Waterhouse, assistant director of annual giving for DASA at swaterh@ncsu.edu.
Note: Links will be added closer to Day of Giving when the resources become available.
Communications Toolkit
DASA Communications Guide
Suggested Communications Timeline
Suggested Social Posting Timeline
Day of Giving Lockups
Social Media Resources
Canva Day of Giving Toolkit
Ambassador Toolkit
CoPilot – Use AI to help generate your posts!
Presentations
DASA Day of Giving Kickoff – Slides
DASA Day of Giving Kickoff – Recording
DASA Day of Giving Social Media Participation – Slides
DASA Day of Giving Social Media Participation – Recording
Quick Tips
Social Media Judging
Once ensuring that all of the requirements are met (#GivingPack + @NCState + Program Mentioned), posts are judged based on creativity. This includes:
- How unique and creative the entry is
- Amount of effort put into the post
- If/how the entry ties back to the college/unit the person is supporting
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send mass emails for Day of Giving?
No, do not send emails about Day of Giving. You can include a blurb at the bottom of a newsletter, but mass emails to your audience is a no. The university is already sending a bunch of emails, so we don’t want to bombard them more.
Can I send personal emails on Day of Giving?
Yes, if you have a small group of highly involved alumni, students or friends, you can reach out to them directly to ask for support.
How frequently should I post on social media for Day of Giving?
Please see the suggested social media timeline for how frequently to post on Day of Giving.