Sample Posts for Social Media
Not sure what to post? Here are some sample posts to get you started – or even copy and paste! If you are short on time you can still spread the message by sharing or retweeting posts from UCEAP’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels. Don't forget to follow our social media wall throughout the day, learn about current student experiences, and share your UCEAP pride!
Sample Posts Before Global Day of Giving:
Facebook/Instagram
Check out uceapchangedme.com and learn how you can get ready for UCEAP Global Day of Giving. On May 16, make a gift that says you support current UC students and their dreams of study abroad. #UCEAPChangedMe
I got a chance to go beyond the edge of my UC campus, across the borders of California and out into the world! On May 16 you can help fund UCEAP scholarships to ensure that other UC students can have the experience of a lifetime. Learn more about UCEAP Global Day of Giving here at uceapchangedme.com #UCEAPChangedMe
Save the date: May 16 is UCEAP Global Day of Giving! When the entire UCEAP community comes together, amazing things can happen. Go to uceapchangedme.com to learn how you can get involved. #UCEAPChangedMe
Twitter
Join us on May 16 for UCEAP Global Day of Giving! #UCEAPChangedMe >> Learn how you can make a difference at uceapchangedme.com
#GlobalDayofGiving is a day for all of #UCEAP to come together and support UC students who want to study abroad. Join us and #UCEAPChangedMe >> uceapchangedme.com
Want to learn how to make a difference at #UCEAP? A donation of any size will help other students thrive abroad. Check out Global Day of Giving at uceapchangedme.com and make your impact! #UCEAPChangedMe
It's UCEAP Global Day of Giving. I made my gift, did you? Be counted and show your support for #UCEAPChangedMe at uceapchangedme.com
Sample Posts Day Of:
Today is UCEAP Global Day of Giving. I made my gift. Now it’s your turn! Join me and make your gift today at uceapchangedme.com. #UCEAPChangedMe
Study abroad gave me the skills and confidence I need to succeed. In honor of Global Day of Giving, I am giving to ensure incredible opportunities are available for current UCEAP students. Join the UCEAP community and see how you can get involved. Uceapchangedme.com #UCEAPChangedMe
Help inspire students to explore and transform their lives, UC and the world through study abroad. This UCEAP Global Day of Giving, consider donating to help remove financial barriers for students who want to study abroad. With your help, we can make a world of difference. Learn more here: Uceapchangedme.com
Don't miss your chance to make a difference. A donation of any size will support UCEAP scholarships. Join me and make a gift for UCEAP Global Day of Giving at uceapchangedme.com. #UCEAPChangedMe
Sample Email
Dear X,
On Thursday, May 16, UCEAP is hosting its first Global Day of Giving – a 24-hour online giving campaign. And I hope you will join me and make a special gift to support study abroad.
Here are three ways you can help make a difference:
- GIVE
: All UCEAP alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends are challenged to show their support for UCEAP scholarships. All gifts made online between 12:00AM-11:59PM PST May 16 count towards the Global Day of Giving. Visit uceapchangedme.com to make your gift.
SHARE: Spread the word about Day of Giving. Post on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share why you give back to UCEAP, and why it is important to you. Make sure you use #UCEAPChangedMe to see your content on the Day of Giving social media wall.
ASK: Ask your personal network to join you in making a gift!This Global Day of Giving, make a gift that says you support current UC students and their dreams of study abroad.
For more information about UCEAP’s Global Day of Giving, please visit uceapchangedme.com. You can follow our social media wall throughout the day, learn about current student experiences and share your UCEAP pride! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Elizabeth Janis Perl, Alumni Engagement and Development Director at eperl@eap.ucop.edu or 805-893-4233.
Best,
Your Name