GGC community generosity increases for 2018 Day of Giving

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Unseasonably cold spring weather may have driven the 2018 Day of Giving event into the Student Center, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of students, faculty, staff and guests participating in the annual, 24-hour event.

In fact, the Day of Giving again saw dramatic growth compared to its previous year. The 2018 event drew a 28 percent increase in the number of donors compared to 2017 and a 58 percent increase in dollars raised.

The program surpassed its 2018 goals, reaching $25,674 and 272 donors. Funds are used to support scholarships, initiatives and other needs.

The event was supported by live interviews with members of the GGC community via a social media campaign, as well as on-site activities and an evening celebration event.

“We appreciate the generosity of all who supported the Day of Giving,” said Nate Jones, director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement.

“All gifts are important. We welcome everyone who wants to help support the needs of our students and college.”

Gifts may be made any time at www.ggc.edu/give.

Top: General greeted students and guests who visited the Day of Giving event in the Student Center. Middle: Matt Mahony, video and broadcast coordinator for GGC Athletics, helped host the Day of Giving’s Facebook Live broadcast. Here, he is shown with 2017 Homecoming King and Queen Natan Mallory, ’20, cinema and media arts production, and Kamilah Manohar, ’20, psychology. Bottom: Tyler Henry, ’12, special education, and Sasha Ruiz, ’11, business, catch up at the Day of Giving evening celebration event at El Real Mexican Grill in Lawrenceville. Both serve on the GGC Alumni Association Board and Ruiz is chair-elect. Right: In the Day of Giving studio, Elease Dillard, ’15, business, interviews former Senator Don Balfour about the importance of supporting GGC. Dillard is secretary of the Alumni Association Board.