Social Media Toolkit

Social MEdia Tool Kit

 Getting Started - Now

• Sign Up As An Ambassador
• Follow VU & VU Foundation social media
• Download Blazers Give images for your page
• Tell friends about Blazers Give Day April 2nd
• Encourage others to save the date and share with their family & friends

March 1st - April 1st

• Start Your Posts! Share your VU story and memories
• Do a “Then and Now” comparison
• Tell why you support Blazers Give Day
• Share VU & Blazers Give posts
• Use #BLAZERSGIVE

April 2nd - Blazers Give Day!

• Remind everyone that today is the day!
• Follow and share the day’s events
• Take a selfie in your VU Blue and Gold
• Make a gift and share your support
• Promote vinu.edu/blazersgive

April 3rd

• Thank your friends and family who joined you in supporting Blazers Give Day!
• Share the results of the day

Example Messages

Before the event

• "Celebrate Blazers Give Day with me on April 2! Go to vinu.edu/blazersgive."
• "Show your Trailblazer spirit on April 2! Check it out at vinu.edu/blazersgive"
• "Mark you calendars! Vincennes University will host Blazers Give Day on April 2. For more info: vinu.edu/blazersgive"
• "Are you following the VU Foundation and Alumni Association? I am! (insert link to the page listed above on the proper link listed above). 
• "Join me on April 2 to support Blazers Give Day.  In one day we can make a difference every day! #BlazersGive"
• "Join me in supporting Vincennes University on #BLAZERSGIVE Day, April 2."
• " On April 2, I'm supporting the (insert name of fund or area) at VU! #BLAZERSGIVE VINU.EDU/GIVE" 

On April 2nd

• "I just gave to the Blazers Give fund to support VU students and programs. Won't you join me? VINU.EDU/GIVE"
• "Today Vincennes University launched its very first Blazers Give Day. It is only for one day so please show your support by donating and sharing. VINU.EDU/GIVE"
• "It's Blazers Give Day at Vincennes University! Show your support by following all the activities (insert account name). #BLAZERSGIVE"
• "I just challenged (name of group) to match my gift to (name of fund) for Blazers Give Day.  Let's go! VINU.EDU/GIVE" 

DAY AFTER

• "Proud to be a Trailblazer! #Blazersgive"
• "Thank you to all my friends and family who me in supporting Vincennes University's Blazers Give Day.  #Blazersgive"
• "Together we did it! Thank you for your support on Blazers Give Day! #BLAZERSGIVE"