Bennington Day Volunteer Toolkit
Join us in celebrating Bennington Day, the College's second annual day of giving, happening on Thursday, April 2!
Spread the word and encourage your classmates, family, and friends to support Bennington Day. This toolkit is designed to elevate your efforts in sending a message of support for the future of Bennington.
How you can help continue the tradition and celebrate Bennington Day:
Give: Don’t wait! Be part of the energy and momentum by giving early at www.bennington.edu/benningtonday. Turn your gift into a match or challenge to inspire your Bennington friends and family to join in.
Share: Follow @BenningtonAlumni on social media and spread the word! Share our posts with your community for a chance to win some special Bennington giveaways. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
Host a pop-up event: Gather your fellow alums – virtually or in person – and celebrate Bennington Day together! Snap some photos, tag @BenningtonAlumni, and share your Bennington pride. (Want to host? Email benningtonfund@bennington.edu for more info.)
Sample language for Bennington Day outreach:
Dear (Name),
Join me in supporting the second annual Bennington Day on Thurs., April 2! Gifts of all sizes will directly contribute to preserving and advancing the Bennington we love for future generations.
Can we count on you to make your gift at www.bennington.edu/benningtonday? There will be special matches and challenges happening throughout Bennington Day to further your impact to Bennington.
Thank you,
Name, Class Year, Volunteer Role (if you have one)
Social Media
Share a photo of your time at Bennington:
Do you remember when (insert Bennington memory). Join me in giving back to Bennington students during @BenningtonAlumni #BenningtonDay on Thurs. April 2 at www.bennington.edu/benningtonday
Text
Bennington Day is Thur., April 2! I’m celebrating by making a gift—join me in supporting the Bennington we love and ensuring it thrives for future generations 💛 Give at www.bennington.edu/benningtonday
Volunteer To-Do List
Download the volunteer toolkit here.
Bennnington Day Graphics
FAQs
What is Bennington Day?
Join us in celebrating Bennington College’s second annual day of giving on Thurs., April 2! We’re asking members of the Bennington community—alumni, families, friends, employees, and students—to come together, give back, and celebrate our shared Bennington connection. Follow along at www.bennington.edu/benningtonday.
How do I make a gift to Bennington Day?
Online: www.bennington.edu/benningtonday
Phone: 800-598-2979
Mail: Checks postmarked by Thurs., April 2 with “Bennington Day” in the memo will be counted.
Please mail your Bennington Day donation to:
Bennington College
Institutional Advancement
One College Drive
Bennington, VT 05201
Can I make my gift before April 2?
Yes, we would love to count YOU as an early Bennington Day donor! Early gifts can be made online at www.bennington.edu/benningtonday.
I already made a gift earlier this academic year. Will that count?
Thank you for supporting Bennington College this academic year! For this fundraising effort, we are counting gifts specifically for Bennington Day. If you would like to support the effort, we encourage you to make an additional gift during Bennington Day on Thurs., April 2 at www.bennington.edu/benningtonday.
I’ve already made my gift for Bennington Day. How else can I help?
Thank you for your gift! Become a Bennington Day Volunteer and access this toolkit with more information on how to spread the word with your classmates, family, and friends.
Need assistance with your gift?
Please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 800-598-2979 or email benningtonfund@bennington.edu.