Nominate a UC Cause for #GivingTuesday
Nomination deadline is Sept. 30.
This December 3, the University of Cincinnati will participate in the national #GivingTuesday campaign for the sixth consecutive year. With a special focus on funding social good, we will be highlighting UC programs and initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and community.
Are you passionate about a particular UC cause? Nominate it by Sept. 30 to be part of UC’s #GivingTuesday campaign.
If selected, the UC Foundation will help raise funds and awareness for the initiative during the Dec. 3 event. Last year’s campaign raised $176,505 from 2,161 gifts.
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