Philanthopy Week

Did you know? Donors make a difference!

Mount Union’s third annual Philanthropy Week will take place November 9-13, 2020. Hosted by The Mount Union Fund, Philanthropy Week celebrates the generosity of Mount Union donors, while building awareness and a culture of philanthropy on campus.

Please join us for a week of virtual themed days and fun activities to celebrate the impact of our donors – including alumni, parents, employees, students, and friends – and to highlight the importance of “paying it forward” as part of the greater Mount Union community.

Join the conversation and follow along on Mount Union’s social media using #UMUGivesThanks.

Philanthropy Week 2020

Monday, November 9 | Pinned and Proud

Scholarships make a difference! Show your pride as an endowed scholarship recipient and/or beneficiary of OFIC, President’s Rescue Fund, or COVID-19 Student Relief support and thank donors for making your Mount experience possible. Post a photo wearing your scholarship pin and share why you are proud to be a Raider, using #UMUGivesThanks, to possibly win a prize!
Tuesday, November 10 | Donor "Presents" Day

Experience our donors’ presence on campus through their gifts – or “presents” – to support your education! Acknowledge and celebrate our donors by looking for purple bows throughout campus designating the many areas supported by your donor family. Post a photo of your favorite “present” on campus using #UMUGivesThanks to possibly win a prize!
Wednesday, November 11 | Why Give Wednesday

Students can be donors, too! Today, we recognize current students who give back to support their fellow Raiders’ Mount Union experience. Join us @universityofmountunion as we highlight the many reasons why students choose to give back to The Mount Union Fund.
Thursday, November 12 | Thank a Donor Day!

Donors make a difference! Join fellow students in submitting “Thank You” messages to our amazing Mount Union donors for their support for your Mount Union education. BONUS: You could help win a $500 prize for the student organization of your choice.
Friday, November 13 | Faculty and Staff Appreciation!

We are in this together! Today, we recognize the hundreds of faculty and staff members who give back to directly support your Mount Union experience. Look for an employee wearing their Mount Union Fund t-shirt and say, “Thank You!”

Donor Spotlights

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Tennille Jones-Lewis ‘99 School Counselor

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As a responsible citizen, I feel an obligation to help those who are less fortunate or even temporarily in need of assistance. It is meaningful to me. It is also extremely important that my husband and I pass these same values on to our children.

Matt Darrah ’84 Retired Executive VP

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Being involved both academically and socially was natural because it was such a tight-knit environment. As a result, I was much more inclined to meet difficult challenges head-on post-graduation than I was when I started at Mount Union.

Jay Carpenter ’10 UK Sales Manager

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I do my best to attend as many football games as possible. It is fun to watch and support the program from a different perspective; Once a Raider, always a Raider.

Lee Ann (Johnston ’83) Thorn Executive Director

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I have had the honor of serving as a trustee of the University, which has allowed me to participate in so many events on and off campus; sporting events, performances, exhibits and lectures. I am looking forward to joining the alumni trip to Europe with the choir in 2015.