FHSU Giving Day a huge success

Apr 28, 2021

600+ Donors Create Massive Impact During FHSU Giving Day

Donors responded in droves for last week’s inaugural FHSU Giving Day, raising more than $270,000 in a 48-hour period.

Just as FHSU banded together as a family throughout a year unlike any other, we came together once again to #SupportTheFort. The success of FHSU’s first Giving Day proves further that Fort Hays State is a university of resilience, strength, and community.

Due to the overwhelming response, and excitement around the promotions being offered, FHSU’s Giving Day was extended an additional 24 hours. Throughout the two-day effort, Giving Day raised more than $100,000 in cash/securities and $170,000 in pledges. More than 700 gifts were made in support of Fort Hays State by 600-plus donors.

Thank you for your support - FHSU Giving Day - Text on top of black and white photo of Picken Hall on FHSU's campus

Tiger Nation Sticks Together

“We were completely blown away by the generosity seen on FHSU’s inaugural Giving Day,” said Jason Williby, president and CEO of the FHSU Foundation. “Tiger Nation sticks together, win or lose. This week we won. Thank you to all who made a gift and shared on social media to help raise awareness around the event. Know that you have made a lasting impact on the lives of FHSU students, faculty, and staff. The effects of this fundraising event will be felt for years to come.”

Fort Hays State’s Giving Day was created to raise awareness around the university’s various needs, to cultivate new donors, and to create an engaging way to raise money for deserving Tigers. Donors could give to their favorite area of FHSU or choose from more than 40 specific areas of the university that need financial support.

“We hope our first-ever Giving Day will inspire others to give back,” Williby added. 

The first-ever FHSU Giving Day is over, but you can still join thousands of other Fort Hays State supporters through the Journey campaign. The goal of the Journey campaign is to raise $100 million to create a stronger Fort Hays State University.

Learn more about the impact the Journey campaign has already made at FHSU and then make your gift today.

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