BC Day of Giving-Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Get Involved
GIVE back to BC! Become a Day of Giving Advocate, make a gift and ask 10 friends in your network to join you in giving courageously.
WEAR Crimson and Gold – or your Bridgewater College gear – to create awareness for #ONEDAYEVERYEAGLE on Wednesday, April 8! Tag us in your photos #bcvaalum to win prizes!
SHARE about One Day. Every Eagle. on social media to help make this our most successful Day of Giving yet! Please use the hashtag #BCDayofGiving or #OneDayEveryEagle in your posts.
Giving Day Communication Timeline
March 15
Social Media presence increases
📢 Share Alumni Relations social posts with your network and update your cover photo.
March 23
Share Personal Videos
📢 Create your personal video through Give Campus and share on your socials
– Why you are supporting BC’s Day of Giving.
March 30
One week to One Day. Every Eagle.
📢 Email 10 friends, sharing your personal link.
April 2
Begin the 10 friends. 10 gifts. 10 years of support challenge.
📢 Participate in the Advocate Post Challenge, tag 10 friends in each post.
* All participants who post daily will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.
April 8
Today is the DAY! One Day. Every Eagle.
8 a.m. – Challenges and matches have been announced. There may be surprises throughout the day so follow along on socials.
10 a.m. – Live Stream begins
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Facebook Live updates
📢 SPREAD THE WORD! Post/share updates and call-to-action on social media; use the #OneDayEveryEagle hashtag.
April 9
THANK YOU EAGLE NATION!
📢 Be sure to thank your followers for participating.
Sharing Templates
Plug and play Captions, make them your own and share photos along with your posts.
- Bridgewater College made me ______. One Day. Every Eagle. helps future Eagles find the same strength.
- I give during the #BCDayofGiving because ______. Ten years of generosity inspires me to keep the momentum going.
- One of my favorite BC memories was ______. I give today so future Eagles can create their own.
- Bridgewater College gave me more than a degree. It gave me ______. Giving back is my way of paying it forward.
- Join me today. 10 Friends _____(tag friends). 10 gifts. 10 years of giving to BC! One day where every Eagle can come together and celebrate BC!
Before Day of Giving:
Make an early impact! 💡 Give now in support of #OneDayEveryEagle and help transform the lives of Bridgewater College students. Together, we will celebrate 10 years of the spirit of community and the power of giving. ❤️💛 Learn more: (insert personal link).
During Day of Giving:
Eagles, the time is NOW — #OneDayEveryEagle is here! 🦅⚡ 🦅 Join our incredible community to celebrate our amazing students and programs by making a gift today. Let’s build a brighter future for every Eagle. ❤️💛Give here: (insert personal giving link).
I’m making a difference today! 🦅 Now it’s your turn — I’m challenging 10 friends (tag friends) to support the next generation of BC Eagles. Let’s make #OneDayEveryEagle one for the record books. ❤️💛 Learn more and donate now: (insert personal giving link).
After Day of Giving:
Thank you for stepping up and helping our Eagles soar! 🦅 Your support means more opportunities for current and future students. THANK YOU! 🥳 🎉
- Looking for the right day to give back and help build BC’s future? That day: 04.08.26 #OneDayEveryEagle. Join me (insert link)
- Save the date: Wednesday, April 8 is #OneDayEveryEagle-BC’s 10th Annual Day of Giving. Help current and future Eagles with a gift to BC (insert link)
- Today is #OneDayEveryEagle. BC’s 10th annual Day of Giving. I’m challenging 10 friends to make a gift. 10 friends. 10 gifts. 10 years of supporting BC. (insert link)
Before April 8:
Hi [Name],
Help make #OneDayEveryEagle Bridgewater College’s 10th annual Day of Giving a success! Your gift goes further than any other day and the impact will be felt for years to come! Help us meet our goal of 880 donors and unlock matching gifts and challenges throughout the day.
I supported [Insert Cause]. This area of campus matters to me, and you can support an area that means the most to you. Your gift of any size is so appreciated, and every donor counts towards our goal.
Make your gift early and help us unlock the 🦅 Early Bird Challenge! A member of the Class of 1963 will match every gift, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 for any gifts made prior to Wednesday, April 8.
Visit (insert personal link) to make a gift and learn more.
Thank you so much for your support!
[Your Name] [Grad Year]
On April 8:
Hi [Name],
Today is the day! One Day. Every Eagle. We’ve come together to celebrate 10 years of support for BC’s Day of Giving. Today, your gift goes further than any other day! Help us meet our goal of 880 donors and unlock over $150,000 in matching gifts and challenges.
I’ve made my gift and now I’m challenging 10 friends to make a gift to BC. Let’s do this…10 friends, 10 gifts, 10 years of supporting BC. Your gift of any size makes an impact, and every donor counts towards our goal.
Join in the fun today by:
- 🎥 Watching the Live Stream
- 📷 Wearing Crimson and Gold (Snap a pic and tag us-we’ll send some One Day. Every Eagle. swag to lucky winners!)
- 💻 Sharing our posts (Facebook, Instagram) for all to see!
Visit (insert personal link) to make a gift and help our Eagles 🦅 SOAR!
Thank you so much for your support!
[Your Name] [Grad Year]
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Right click or press and hold to download photos or visit our social toolkit for additional images and verbiage.
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Advocate Post Challenge
Participate daily in the Post Challenge (April 1-8) for a chance to win a limited-edition BC Yeti cup.
Advocate Post Challenge Captions
Throwback Thursday! Post a picture of Bridgewater during your time!
Captions:
- Throwback? Give back! Just 6 days until One Day, Every Eagle! bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
- Honor the memories. Strengthen the future. We have just 6 days until One Day, Every Eagle! bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
Post a picture of your favorite campus spot!
Captions:
- POV: your favorite campus spot is supported by eagles like you! Just five days until One Day, Every Eagle! Don’t forget to donate. bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
- From studying in the FLC to hammocking on the campus mall, our campus thrives on the generosity of Eagles like you! Five days until One Day, Every Eagle. Join us in giving back. bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
Post a picture of a project you worked on at BC!
Captions:
- On April 8th, we’re funding more than classes; we’re funding innovation. Just 4 days until One Day, Every Eagle! Don’t forget to donate; these projects don’t build themselves. 🙂 bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
Innovation at BC is powered by dedicated Eagles like you. With four days until One Day, Every Eagle, consider making your impact. bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
Post a picture of you at graduation or another campus ceremony!
Captions:
- These degrees? Powered by a whole community. April 8th gives us the chance to fund the next grad pic! Just 3 days until One Day, Every Eagle! bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
- Behind every degree is a network of dedicated Eagles. With just 3 days left until One Day, Every Eagle, consider supporting the next class to cross the stage.bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
Post a picture that shows what you do now! #Eaglesatwork
Captions:
- No matter the major, generosity is universal. One Day Every Eagle (April 8th) is just two days away! Don’t forget to donate. bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
- Every Major. Every Student. Every Eagle. Just two days until One Day, Every Eagle on April 8th. Don’t forget to make your impact! bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
Post a selfie with some BC swag!
Captions:
- Tomorrow is the day! Stay connected, give connected. Don’t forget your One Day, Every Eagle donation! bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
- Tomorrow is One Day, Every Eagle! Join fellow Eagles in supporting the people and programs that define Bridgewater College. Thank you for being a part of it. bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
Post a selfie with some BC swag!
Captions:
- (Morning) Today is the day! Make sure to donate for One Day, Every Eagle using the link below! bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
- (Afternoon/Evening) We’re almost to the finish line! If you haven’t already, now is the time to donate! bridgewater.edu/dayofgiving
The entire Day of Giving social media toolkit has more information and details available to all Advocates.
