Raise Some L Advocate Toolkit
The University of Louisville’s Raise Some L is Oct. 21-22! We’re seeking enthusiastic alumni, faculty, staff and friends to help promote the day. Sign up to be an advocate today!
This page is your main resource to help you Raise Some L during UofL's day of giving, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6:02 p.m. and running through Wednesday, Oct. 22, at midnight!
Here you will find example language and graphics for sharing. The graphics have been optimized for social media and are available for download. When posting to social media, be sure to use the hashtag #RaiseSomeL with all of your posts and link back to RaiseSomeL.org.
Advocate Training
We hosted a virtual training event for Raise Some L advocates via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. ET. Watch the recorded session to learn more about our day of giving, including how to sign up as an advocate to raise funds on the day and some tips on how to be a successful advocate for UofL.
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Watch the recorded session to learn more about our day of giving, including how to sign up as an advocate to raise funds on the day and some tips on how to be a successful advocate for UofL.
Questions?
Belknap Campus Advocate Leader: Alexis Allen, a.allen@louisville.edu
Health Sciences Campus Advocate Leader: Lisa Warner, lisa.warner@louisville.edu
UofL Heath Advocate Leader: Lindsey Ronay; lindsey.ronay@louisville.edu
Email Example
Maybe social media is not your thing but you feel like you could fire off a few quick emails to fellow alumni, family, and friends. Here is some example language to get you started!
(Greeting)
I’m really excited for Raise Some L, UofL’s annual day of giving, which kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6:02 p.m., and runs until midnight, Oct. 22. The next generation of Cardinals are ready to change the world, but they need our help! I know you’re passionate about UofL, so I wanted to reach out about the impact you can make. Would you be willing to join me in making a gift of any amount? It’s all about participation and coming together as one team! You can give online at RaiseSomeL.org.
I hope you’ll consider joining me. Your support creates new opportunities for Cardinals and continues to make an impact near and far.
Social Media
Sharing your passion for UofL is what will make this day a true success. Here are few examples posts to get you started!
Example Post 1:
Raise Some L is all about making an impact, and if there's one thing that the Cardinal Community does best, it's rising to the occasion.
Join me and help make a positive impact by visiting RaiseSomeL.org today! #RaiseSomeL
Example Post 2:
There’s still time to #RaiseSomeL and build our future – together. Join me in making a gift of any amount to create new opportunities for Cardinals both in our community and beyond.
Support your passion today at RaiseSomeL.org
Example Post 3:
We've got #UofLAlumni in all 50 states & worldwide. I am making my gift to turn (YOUR STATE or COUNTRY HERE) Cardinal red! #RaiseSomeL by visiting RaiseSomeL.org
(BONUS POINTS FOR TAGGING FRIENDS IN OTHER STATES!)
Be sure to tag Louisville Alumni!
Hashtag: #RaiseSomeL
Facebook: Louisville Alumni
Twitter: @UofLAlum
Instagram: @UofLAlumni
Shareables
Click the link below to download shareable images for social media.
Matches and Challenges
Early Bird Challenge: The early bird gets the worm, right? The top 10 areas with the largest number of unique donors between 6:02 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, will receive an extra $100. Don’t wait, participate!
First Time Donor Challenge: The area with the most first time donors will receive $500. Donor must select the first time donor checkbox.
Recent Graduate Challenge: The academic area with the most donors who graduated within the last 10 years will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds. To participate, eligible donors should select the Recent Graduate option from the dropdown menu when making their gift.
Faculty/Staff Challenge: The area with the most gifts from faculty and staff will win an additional $1,000.
Raise Some L Cardinal Spirit Challenge: The top two most creative social media posts made during RSL will receive an additional $250 to the area of their choice.
Recurring Gift Challenge: The area with the most recurring gifts set up during day of giving will receive an additional $500.
Power Hour: Power up during the day! The top two areas with the most unique donors from 12-1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 22 will receive an additional $250 to their area.
1,798th Gift: In honor of UofL’s founding year, whoever makes the 1,798th gift will receive an extra $500 toward their fund.
The Final Countdown: Siri, play “The Final Countdown,” because there’s $500 up for grabs for the top three funds with the most unique donors between 10 p.m. and midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 22. First place: $250; Second place: $150; Third place: $100
Advocate Prizes
Louisville Men's Basketball Suite - Top 10 Overall Advocates
Suite night at a Louisville men’s basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 6 vs. Jackson State for the top 10 advocates and their plus one.
Pat Kelsey Signed Basketball - Two Random Advocates
University of Louisville adidas basketball signed by head coach Pat Kelsey.
Jeff Brohm Signed Football - Two Random Advocates
University of Louisville adidas football signed by head coach Jeff Brohm.