UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State will host its eighth annual GivingTuesday event this month with the largest volume of fundraising campaigns to date. In a nod to the year of Penn State’s founding, the celebration will begin on Nov. 28 at 18:55 on the 24-hour clock (6:55 p.m. EST) and run until midnight on Nov. 29.
A slate of over 155 initiatives will benefit students at every college and campus across the commonwealth. Representing a wide range of scholarships, programs, organizations and causes, many campaigns this year highlight educational access and equity, a deeper investment in the arts, environmental sustainability and outreach efforts designed to build healthier and safer communities close to home and around the world. The largest number of student-run initiatives to be featured on GivingTuesday at Penn State — 38 — will support a diverse array of student groups.
Each year, the international fundraising event draws increased participation from fundraisers across the University and increased giving from alumni, students, families and fans. Beginning Nov. 14, individuals are invited to take their participation a step further by becoming a campaign champion and creating a personal fundraising page to benefit any active GivingTuesday campaign. More information, along with best practices for fundraising success, can be found on the event homepage. Faculty, staff, students and community members can also show their support at an in-person event, hosted by Penn State’s Student Philanthropy Network, to be held on Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the HUB at University Park.
Once GivingTuesday launches, updates on fundraising progress can be found at givingtuesday.psu.edu. Throughout the month of November, supporters can take a peek at what GivingTuesday 2022 has in store by following @RaisePennState on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
With the record-breaking success of “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence,” which raised $2.2 billion from 2016 to 2022, philanthropy is helping to sustain the University’s mission of education, research and service to communities across the commonwealth and around the globe. Scholarships enable Penn State to open doors and welcome students from every background, support for transformative experiences allows students and faculty to fulfill their vast potential for leadership, and gifts toward discovery and excellence help serve and impact the world. To learn more about the impact of giving and the continuing need for support, please visit raise.psu.edu.
For more information or questions about GivingTuesday, contact the Office of Annual Giving at 888-800-9163 or givingtuesday@psu.edu.