1867 Challenge – March 11-12, 2025

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The success of the 1867 Challenge depends on the power of our network. Help us spread the word wherever you're social!

Post on your social media account leading up to and during the 1867 Challenge on March 11 & 12. When you sign up or log into your account in GiveCampus, you will receive a unique URL. Be sure to use that on your social media posts and see how many people use your link to give!

Not sure what to say? Use these sample posts for inspiration, and feel free to add your own spin.

The 1867 Challenge is here! Help McDaniel reach 600 donors during this campaign. Together, we can make a difference for every single student. Only [XXX] minutes left!

I made a difference today, and you can too! Join me in supporting the 1867 Challenge as the Green Terror Community comes together to support McDaniel students. For every 6 donors, an additional $1,867 is unlocked—your gift can help unlock more!

Right now, we're addressing McDaniel’s greatest needs. Support what you love and make an impact on students. Join us in ensuring a brighter future during this 1867-minute challenge! 💚

Help renovate the McDaniel track! Be part of the 1867 Challenge by supporting the Track Renovation Project and providing student-athletes with the facilities they need to succeed. Your gift brings us one step closer to the finish line! 💚

Supporting your favorite Green Terror athletic team? Try this:

Our Green Terror student-athletes need our support during the 1867 Challenge. Will you help by making a gift to the {insert your team}?

Let's cheer for the Green Terror! Make your gift during the 1867 Challenge to back our student-athletes and their pursuit of excellence. Go Green Terror! 🏆

Like, share and comment on any 1867 Challenge posts that you see from others as well!

You can leverage your personal network by encouraging others to give during the 1867 Challenge. Consider sending emails to those you know from the Hill. Here is an example that you can update and tweak to fit your writing style:

Hello <Insert Name>,

Will you join me in celebrating the 1867 Challenge? Make your gift to support current students on the Hill. Giving is open starting at 9 a.m. on March 11 and will close on March 12 at 4:07 p.m. Your gift — of any size, to any fund  you feel passionate about— makes a difference and counts toward our goal of 600 donors. Visit www.givecampus.com/qqpujp to make your gift!

You can also help spread the word by accessing the advocate toolkit at www.mcdaniel.edu/1867challenge.

Also, I Love the Hill shirts are back! Make a gift of $75 or more (or a recurring gift of at least $7.50/month through the end of the year) and you will qualify to receive this year’s T-shirt!

Best, 

<Insert Name>

When you create a challenge, you agree to donate a certain amount if others also agree to give. You can challenge your classmates, teammates, or friends.

Here are some sample challenges:

Per-Dollar Examples:

If parent and family donors raise another $5,000, I will donate $500

If alumni from the Class of 1995 raise $1,000, I will donate $500

Per-Donor Examples:

If 15 members of the Class of 1965 give, I will donate $500

If McDaniel hits its goal of 600 donors, I will donate $1,000

If 100 parent and family donors make a gift, I will give $1,000

Create a Matching Gift

Want to make a bigger impact? Make a matching gift! You can match your classmates, teammates, or friends by donor or dollar:

Per-Dollar Example:

I will donate $1 for every $1 donated by the Class of 2012, up to $500 

Per-Donor Example:

I will donate $25 for each donor from the Class of 2014, up to $500 

Set your challenge or match starting on March 11, reach out to your contacts, and watch the support grow. Get creative, and have fun!