Seventy-plus teams have already registered for One Day for Dawgs, Ferris State University’s annual day of giving set for Wednesday, April 12. One Day for Dawgs is an opportunity for groups across campus to raise funds for scholarships, programs, equipment and other appeals.

 

Annual Giving Manager Jen Yontz-Barger said that the cluster of 40-plus teams includes eight new proposals. University Advancement and Marketing staff expect more to join the 2023 campaign.

 

“We have already held in-person and virtual workshops, with the latter recorded and available for review to support these new groups or others that recently formed,” Yontz-Barger said. “Some groups are preparing videos to personalize their requests for their supporters. We feel that is among the best ways to develop a creative and compelling message. Our UAM staff stands ready to support teams by talking through any part of the process they may have questions about.”

 

Yontz-Barger said that following spring break, One Day for Dawgs organizers expect that more teams will understand this opportunity and access the online toolbox and other resources for teams.

 

“Any group of alumni, students, faculty, staff or other supporters are encouraged to reach out and establish their proposals as part of One Day for Dawgs by Friday, March 31,” Yontz-Barger said. “That will allow these teams to get the formation and support they need to create a successful campaign.”

 

One Day for Dawgs teams raised nearly $300,000 to support various proposals in 2022. For more information on establishing a team or structuring a campaign, call Yontz-Barger at (231) 591-3817 or contact her by email.