¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ announces February 20 as annual ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Giving Day
SHREVEPORT, LA — ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is celebrating its annual ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Giving Day in conjunction with Founders’ Day on February 20 and has secured $50,000 toward matching gifts. ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Giving Day is an online day of giving designed to celebrate the College’s past and highlight its bright future. During ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Giving Day, supporters can give online to a variety of funds and have the chance to earn exclusive gifts and recognitions.
Donors have a chance to get a jump start on their giving with the Early Giveaway promotion. While supplies last, any gift of $25 or more will earn donors an exclusive print of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s original campus in Jackson, Louisiana. Early giving is now open at centenary.edu/givingday.
On February 20, the “Power Hour” promotion from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. will offer another exclusive incentive gift. All gifts of $50 or more made during this time period will receive a limited-edition tote bag featuring a custom design created exclusively for ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ by a British graphic artist known for her whimsical illustrations of cities, towns, and over 500 exclusive university and college-themed designs.
"Giving Day is a great opportunity for alumni and friends of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ to show their support and invest in the life of the College," commented Vice President for Development, Fred Landry. "They also have options to give to programs or causes at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ that have meaning and importance to them, including scholarships, athletic teams, academics, and general support."
Throughout ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Bicentennial year in 2025, donors who make a gift of $200 to any designation will be honored as members of the 200 Club, with their name proudly displayed on a special donor wall to be constructed in one of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's campus buildings. While this opportunity is available all year, we are especially highlighting it on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Giving Day. 200 Club donors can direct their contributions to the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Annual Fund or to a number of affinity funds supporting specific academic departments, renovation projects in Mickle Hall and the Hurley School of Music, athletic projects, and more.
The online day of giving concludes with an in-person “Happy Hours” event at Marilynn’s Place in Shreveport. Ten percent of all proceeds from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on February 20 will be donated to ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ to support Giving Day.
Full details on all 2025 ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Giving Day promotions are available at centenary.edu/givingday.