2020 Giving Tuesday

2020 Giving TuesdayAt UVic, Giving Tuesday is where small acts of philanthropy add up to make a big difference to our campus, students and community - much like sprinkles being added to a cookie.

This December 1st, we invite you to join Project Add Sprinkles. For just 24 hours, the worldwide UVic community will unite to support their favourite causes, showing true UVic spirit and creating positive impact.

The priority fund for the Faculty of Science is the ‘Women in Science’ student club:
We have a Science donor who will match donations dollar for dollar, up to $2,000.

 

What is Your UVic Giving Tuesday?

 Your UVic Giving Tuesday: Project Add Sprinkles is a 24-hour virtual and on-campus event taking place on December 1st that unites the worldwide UVic community to benefit causes they care about.

 We’re asking you to show what UVic means to you by donating or unlocking dollars (through participating in games and challenges) for the Giving Tuesday fund of your choice. This year, working with faculties and departments across campus, we have identified 20 Giving Tuesday Priority Funds that range from supporting health and wellness to COVID-19 research, and social justice to community outreach programs.

 On Giving Tuesday, small actions (donating and participating) add up to make a big difference to our students, campus and community—like sprinkles on a cookie.

 Anyone can take part through a variety of ways—through donating, playing the online games and engaging on social media—that will help us reach our fundraising and participation goals.

 Last year, more than 3,375 people participated, raising more than $167,000 to enhance the student experience, support programs, and sprinkle impact across campus.

 Visit www.uvic.ca/givingtuesday for details about where your donations will add sprinkles this year.

Taking part on Giving Tuesday

For students:

  1. Play Campus Quest - Temple of Generosity to help unlock $2,500 in funds and a chance to win great prizes at www.uvic.ca/campusquest
  2. Create or share content on social media. Use #AddSprinkles to unlock up to $2,000 in funds from the UVic Alumni Association.
  3. Purchase a coffee at a participating Food Services outlet between 8AM-12PM and proceeds ($1 from drip and $2 from specialty) will support

the Giving Tuesday priority funds.

For Faculty, staff, alumni and friends:

  1. Donate online to the fund of your choice at www.uvic.ca/givingtuesday;
  2. Order a Giving Gram. Spread sprinkles by sending a gift – a donation to the UVic fund of the recipient’s choice – along with a message of gratitude or positivity to a friend, colleague, or individual. Every Giving Gram sent will unlock funds from a sponsor to support the UVSS Food Bank & Free Store.
  3. Purchase a coffee at a participating Food Services outlet between 8AM-12PM and proceeds ($1 from drip and $2 from specialty) will support the Giving Tuesday priority funds.
  4. Visit the University Club and enjoy one of the many menu items that will be donating proceeds to the Giving Tuesday Funds. Not a member? Did you know all UVic alumni, faculty and staff are eligible for a free one year membership? There is time to sign up before Giving Tuesday!
  5. Help spread the word.