DASA Day of Giving
March 25, 2026
Make Your Mark!
Mark your calendars for Day of Giving 2026 – March 25, 2026!
Day of Giving resources are available to help you plan, promote, and participate in this year’s Day of Giving.
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.
Social Media Resources
Canva – Find the Day of Giving lockups in the Brand Toolkit
Google NotebookLM – AI assistant trained on NC State’s Day of Giving
Social Media Toolkit – Graphics, GIFs, etc.
Presentations
Intro to Day of Giving – Slides
DASA Day of Giving Kickoff – Recording
Passcode: 8&2VK3Ng
DASA Day of Giving Communications – Slides (Coming Soon)
DASA Day of Giving Communications – Recording (Coming Soon)
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.
Contact
Day of Giving Comms Training
Learn about Day of Giving social media challenges, review communications best practices, and talk about who you should be reaching out to for Day of Giving.