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Green & Gold Challenge Toolkit

From the first steps our student-athletes take in competition to their final steps walking across the stage at Commencement, they are always up for a challenge. Help us step up our game by making your gift to the Green & Gold Challenge.

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Green & Gold Challenge — Oct. 30 - Nov. 6, 2024 Will you step up to the challenge?

 

The Green & Gold Challenge is a weeklong competition to help Green Terror Athletics step up its game. For one week each year, Green Terror athletic teams ask for your support to help ensure that student-athletes have the resources they need every step of the way to compete at the highest level. The Green & Gold Challenge can only be successful with the help of student-athletes, coaches, alumni, parents, and friends. Help spread the word and garner support for your favorite Green Terror team.

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Sign Up to be an advocate!

Visit our GiveCampus website early to create your account. Once the challenge goes live, you can use the tools on GiveCampus to share with others. As long as you are logged into your GiveCampus account, your advocacy will be tracked on the GiveCampus page!

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Advocate Training Video

Being an advocate is a great way to step up and support your favorite team during the Green & Gold Challenge. As an advocate, you can use the power of your personal network to support our student-athletes. Simply share the Green & Gold Challenge through social media, email, and even text messages. Watch this short video on how to create an account on the GiveCampus platform and leverage their tools to make your outreach easy. Then, check out the information below for additional resources to help your favorite team come out on top!

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Sample Social Media Posts

Help spread the word about the Green & Gold Challenge on social media. Use these sample posts or get creative and write your own! When you log into your GiveCampus account, you can copy a unique URL to add to your social media posts that will track the impact of your posts!

  1. Step up and join me during the Green & Gold Challenge, now through Nov. 6, to help student-athletes as they continue to thrive on the Hill!
  2. Support Green Terror [Insert Team Name] during the Green & Gold Challenge now through Nov. 6. There are several competitions for teams to win extra funding to support student-athletes. Will you step up to the challenge with me?
  3. Calling all Green Terror fans: The Green & Gold Challenge is on, and we need YOU to support our student-athletes! Your gift today can help [Insert Team Name] step up their game. Let’s make an impact together! 
  4. Game on! The Green & Gold Challenge is the perfect time to show some love for [Insert Team Name]. Every donation helps our student-athletes continue to excel both on and off the field. Step up and make a difference today!
  5. The countdown is on! Help [Insert Team Name] score big during the Green & Gold Challenge. Your gift can make a huge difference in the lives of our student-athletes. Are you ready to step up for the Green Terror?
     

Sample Email

Help spread the word about the Green & Gold Challenge by sending emails directly to other members of the Green Terror family. Use this sample email to get you started. Be sure to log into your GiveCampus account and copy a unique URL to add to your email that will track your activity!


Dear [Recipient's Name],

I’m reaching out to let you know about how you can support McDaniel College’s student-athletes during the 2024 Green & Gold Challenge, running from Oct. 30 through Nov. 6.

McDaniel’s athletic programs are a vital part of campus life, providing students with opportunities to excel both on and off the field. The Green & Gold Challenge is a great way to ensure they have the resources they need to continue thriving. I’ve personally committed to supporting [Insert Team Name] and would love for you to join me. Every gift, no matter the size, helps the team compete for extra funding through various challenges, matches, and prizes.

To participate, simply visit [Insert Link to Donation Page] and select the team or program you’d like to support. It only takes a few minutes, and your contribution will have a lasting impact. Thank you for considering this opportunity to step up and support the next generation of Green Terror student-athletes. Let’s show them how much we care!

Best regards,
[Your Name]

 

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Sign Up to be an advocate!

Visit our GiveCampus website early to create your account. Once the challenge goes live, you can use the tools on GiveCampus to share with others. As long as you are logged into your GiveCampus account, your advocacy will be tracked on the GiveCampus page!

Visit GiveCampus
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