Today is Give to the Max Day.

Posted By: Ellen Heydon On: 2022-11-17
Posted On: 2022-11-17

Give to the Max begins at midnight, and with dozens of prize grant opportunities, any gift – including yours – could be one that helps secure additional support for Saint Mary’s students. Here are a few ways to maximize our chances:

  • On November 17, make gifts in the wee hours or late night when fewer people are online.
  • Divide your gift into smaller portions over the day, breaking one chance down into multiple opportunities.
  • Aim big by making your gift during a Power Hour at 10:00 – 11:00 AM or 10:00 – 11:00 PM. The top three earning organizations during these hours will split a $6,000 prize.
  • Work as a team. If you and your friends are participating, coordinate your giving so that gifts are given at different times throughout the day.
  • Help spread the word by sharing social media messages about this one-day opportunity.

The Saint Mary’s Fund is designed to support students through scholarships and academic programs.

STUDENT SUPPORT 

Nearly 99% of undergraduate college students receive some form of  financial aid.

$1.5M on average is given to students each year through scholarship, ensuring access to a Saint Mary’s education is possible for all.

ACADEMIC RESOURCES 

75% of graduating seniors complete a research or creative project.

69% of full-time college faculty are tenured.

91% of faculty hold a doctorate or terminal degree in their field.

STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY 

Unrestricted, current-use funds serve as a bridge between long-term goals and the immediate, pressing needs of today.

THE IDEAL BALANCE 

Gifts to the Saint Mary’s Fund fuel residential student experiences, recreation, student support services, and programs to engage students in the community.  All this helps Saint Mary’s strike the perfect balance between academic excellence, a cohesive support system, and vibrant extracurricular opportunities.