Slippery Rock University Advancement

Rocky and the Advancement team will be out of office relaxing and recharging their batteries December 25 through January 1. The advancement email (advancement@sru.edu) and phone (724-738-4000) will be intermittently monitored over the break if need help making an end of year gift or have other time-sensitive questions. Rocky and the team will return to office January 2 at 8 a.m. Have a safe and relaxing holiday!

ICYMI... Watch the holiday video featuring our students and university President, Dr. Karen Riley. https://lnkd.in/e6jM78Ew ❄️ May you and your loved ones have a joyous holiday season and a productive and prosperous new year.

🌎 Our students come from across the country and across the globe to study at The Rock and your support helps relieve the financial stressors facing students and encourages them in their educational journey. “I cannot wait to join the Slippery Rock Family and continue to grow my education.” - Canon (SRU Scholarship Recipient) 🏠 Welcome to the SRU family, Canon! Help students get here, stay here, and grow here. 🎁 Make your gift today. https://bit.ly/4fyT72D

Many people ask us what we do in University Advancement. We help students get here. We help students stay here. We help students grow here. And eventually, we send them off with as much knowledge and preparation as we can to tackle the world. Because #TodaysStudents are #TomorrowsLeaders and here in #RockNation we're committed to #StudentSuccess that becomes #AlumniSuccess. Learn more about how you can support students and give today, because #EveryGiftCounts. 👉 https://bit.ly/4gavMoj Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania #TheRock #RockNation #RockPride #SRU #SRUPride #SlipperyRockPride #SlipperyRockUniversity #GoRock #GiveWithGratitude #GiveForSuccess #HigherEdGiving #GiveBackToEducation #SupportHigherEducation #HigherEducationMatters #ElevateHigherEd #studentsuccessstory #schooltriumphs #studentsupportnetwork #CollegeGraduates #UniversityAdvancement #SupportOurStudents #GiveBack #InvestInOurFuture #Scholarships #Research #MakingADifference #FutureLeaders

ICYMI... 📋 Have you completed the Giving Day checklist? ✅ Visit https://bit.ly/4gpotK4 . ✅ Fill out the enrollment form BY DECEMBER 31 @ 11:59 P.M. ✅ Download the Giving Day Toolkit. ✅ Follow SRU Advancement on social to stay up-to-date on all things Giving Day.

“I am committed to making the most of the opportunities your support affords me. Your belief in my potential inspires me to continue to strive to make a positive difference in the world. Thank you again for your support and I hope one day to be in a position to help other students achieve their dreams as you have helped me.” - Savannah (SRU Scholarship Recipient) 📖 Every student has a story. Will you be part of it? Make your gift today. https://bit.ly/41FRg8R

An estimated four to seven billion dollars in matching gift funds goes unclaimed every year. 😲(Source: https://lnkd.in/e9ZNg_Mr) Do you know if your employer matches donations made to non-profit organizations? Find out if your employer supports matching today and #doublethedonation. Interested in learning more about matching gifts? https://bit.ly/3AXu1Mp Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania #RockNation #RockPride #SRU #SRUPride #SlipperyRockPride #SlipperyRockUniversity #GoRock #GiveWithGratitude #GiveForSuccess #HigherEdGiving #GiveBackToEducation #SupportHigherEducation #HigherEducationMatters #ElevateHigherEd #SupportingEducation #encouragingstudents #studentsuccessstory #schooltriumphs #studentsupportnetwork #CollegeGraduates #UniversityAdvancement #SupportOurStudents #GiveBack #InvestInOurFuture #EveryGiftCounts #Scholarships #Research #MakingADifference #FutureLeaders

It’s time for Giving Day 101 – Participant Edition! 📋 Have you completed the Giving Day checklist? The deadline to participate is quickly approaching! ✅ Visit https://bit.ly/402CvLT . ✅ Fill out the enrollment form BEFORE DECEMBER 31. ✅ Download the Giving Day Toolkit. ✅ Follow SRU Advancement on social to stay up-to-date on all things Giving Day. Need help or have questions? 📧 Teresa.glasgow@sru.edu 📱 724-738-2163

Not only does your support relieve the financial stressors facing students, it encourages them in their educational journey. “Having the support of Slippery Rock University and this scholarship will allow me to continue my studies and relieve me of added stress. This will ensure I put my best foot forward as I strive to be the best educator I can be.” - Sydney (SRU Scholarship Recipient) Help students get here, stay here, and grow here. Make your gift today. https://bit.ly/3DzIxL9

🎓 From classroom to cap and gown, our students are grateful for the opportunities your gifts bring to their college journey. “This scholarship is not just financial aid. It is an encouragement that will motivate me to excel in my studies.” - Zoie (SRU Scholarship Recipient) Want to support students as they prepare to enter the workforce? Make a gift today. 👇 https://bit.ly/3VGXbqe