Give current and future Rockets The Power To Do what they love during Rocket Forward Day of Giving.
Rocket Forward Day of Giving is a 36-hour crowdfunding campaign scheduled from 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, through 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Supporters are encouraged to participate through advocacy, philanthropic support and engagement with local businesses supporting the cause as community partners.
How to Get Involved:
Advocate for your favorite UToledo program, scholarship or fund.
Share your love for UToledo and inspire action this Rocket Forward Day of Giving. Leverage our toolkit to make and track your impact.
In 2024, Rocket advocates generated more than 25% of gifts through their support and advocacy, which equated to 31% of total dollars raised.
Donate to make a direct impact.
Make your gift between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, and 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, to show your love for the place that helped shape you and your career.
Inspire others by leveraging your gift as a match or challenge opportunity. Learn more about match and challenge gifts here.
Celebrate with the community.
If you are local or visiting the Toledo area, join other Rockets and community partners to celebrate together by supporting local businesses that are participating and giving back to UToledo.
View promotion details and the most up-to-date list of community partners at give.utoledo.edu.
“We’re asking Rockets to share the love this February,” said Heather Slough, senior director of annual giving. “UToledo benefits immensely from the generosity of its alumni, faculty, staff, clinicians, patients and fans, and we’re grateful for their advocacy and support during our annual Rocket Forward Day of Giving.”
Since Rocket Forward Day of Giving launched in 2017, nearly 20,000 donors have contributed more than $9.24 million to support student scholarships, critical research, patient care and more under the more than 2,000 funds held by the UToledo Foundation.
For more information, go to give.utoledo.edu.
