On Friday, Nov. 13, more than 200 Tusculum College students participated in Thank-a-Donor Day at Tusculum College in order to show thanks for all donors who contribute to the College. Students engaged in activities such as signing poster boards of thanks, creating thank you cards, creating sidewalk art of notes of thanks and videotaping messages saying thanks to all those who support the College. Students also uploaded messages and pictures to social media using #PioneersGiveBack, as well as enjoyed music, popcorn and icees throughout the event.
Thank-a-Donor Day is an event held in conjunction with National Philanthropic Day celebrated on November 15. National Philanthropy Day began in 1986 with President Ronald Reagan calling for communities to “recognize activities of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and others engaged in philanthropy” according to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ website.
The 2015 Tusculum College Thank-a-Donor Day event was sponsored by Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Big Lots, Tusculum College Bookstore, Tusculum College Cafeteria, Wal-Mart retail store, Cinema Town Crossing 8 Movie Theatre, Monterrey Commons Mexican Restaurant, Papa Johns, Bojangles, YMCA and the Brights Zoo.
From the Office of Institutional Advancement at Tusculum College, thank you to all donors, volunteers, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners who support the Pioneers.
