{"id":29405,"date":"2026-04-21T11:01:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=29405"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:01:12","slug":"fifth-annual-giving-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/fifth-annual-giving-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Marshall University announces fifth annual Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Marshall University has announced April 22-23 as the dates for its fifth annual Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall, which aims to raise funds in support of students, programs and campus priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the Marshall University Foundation, the virtual event spans 30 hours, highlighting \u201c1837 Minutes for Marshall,\u201d a nod to the university\u2019s founding year. Beginning at noon on April 22, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters are encouraged to make a gift in support of scholarships and programs of their choosing, or toward the university\u2019s greatest needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDay of Giving is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together,\u201d said Nico Karagosian, president and CEO of the Marshall University Foundation. \u201cEach gift, no matter the size, helps open doors for our students and strengthens Marshall\u2019s future. It\u2019s through the generosity of our donors and alumni that we\u2019re able to expand opportunities, support student success and continue building a stronger university for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event includes several challenges and match opportunities that are designed to boost engagement and increase impact. Last year, supporters raised a record-breaking $275,189 with 664 gifts made by 591 individual donors.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond making a gift, supporters can also sign up as ambassadors to help raise awareness about Day of Giving through email and social media, ultimately helping grow both awareness and donor participation. The ambassador who secures the most individual donors will receive a Marshall-themed swag bag.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLast year was a huge success, thanks to the support of our Marshall community,\u201d said Griffin Talbott, senior director of annual giving. \u201cWhether people gave financially or helped spread the word as ambassadors, everyone played a part. That\u2019s what makes the day special. It really takes the whole Herd to make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eighty-eight percent of Marshall\u2019s undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance. Additionally, in 2025, Marshall increased its enrollment by 7.5%, and since 2022, it has grown by more than 22%. Gifts made during Day of Giving in support of scholarships help ease the financial burden for students, making a Marshall education more accessible and affordable.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about making an impact through giving or to become an ambassador, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/givingday.marshall.edu\/\">givingday.marshall.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marshall University has announced April 22-23 as the dates for its fifth annual Day of Giving: 1837 Minutes for Marshall, which aims to raise funds in support of students, programs and campus priorities. 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