Giving Tuesday

Give Now to Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday logo

Giving Tuesday is a day for Saints around the globe to come together to celebrate USF students and encourage giving to the university! This year for Giving Tuesday, the University of St. Francis has decided to focus attention on a very important fund called the Francis Fund. The Francis Fund allows us the opportunity to continue the university’s long history of responding to the emerging needs of our students. Enabling students to bloom and pursue a brighter purpose. Take part in Giving Tuesday and support USF students in pursuing their academic goals.

Tell Your Story

Join the Conversation – Use #EveryGiftMatters and #GivingTuesdayUSF on social media, and watch the conversation unfold.

University Advancement Top Links

Giving Tuesday FAQs

Giving Tuesday is a 24-hour global fundraising movement that the University of St. Francis celebrates with alumni, parents, friends, and students.

The global event typically occurs on the first Tuesday after the Thanksgiving holiday, following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It kicks off at midnight and closes at 11:59 p.m. the same day. It 

On Giving Tuesday, give a gift here between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. You can also donate early and request that your gift is counted toward Giving Tuesday.

Yes, of course! Support from everyone in the USF community (alumni, parents, friends, students) counts on this day. In fact, we would love for you to make your gift and share on social media, using the hashtags #EveryGiftMatters and #GivingTuesdayUSF. This allows others to hear about this special day and make their own gift. The more you share, the more successful the day will be!

Ongoing support is essential to providing the transformative learning experiences and scholarships at USF, so all Giving Tuesday gifts are applied to the Francis Fund unless otherwise specified.

Yes. All payments will be processed using a secure online giving form. The information collected during Giving Tuesday will be used only by USF!

Please contact Lisa Sampalis at 815-740-5065 or lsampalis@stfrancis.edu with any questions about your gift, the Francis Fund, or Giving Tuesday in general.

usf student testimonial
usf student testimonial
3
usf student testimonial
usf students smiling
group of smiling students
group of smiling students
“USF has given the tools, guidance, and support that I needed in order to pursue the path I envisioned for myself.”
Chelsea HizonPsychology & Criminal and Social Justice ‘22
“USF has helped me with my professional and personal goals by allowing me the opportunity to meet so many great people on campus. Everyone that I have met has helped me network with other business professionals outside of the university for possible internships/job opportunities.”
Michael JohnsonAccounting ‘23
“The university has helped me achieve my goals by allowing me facilities to practice my skills for a future in research.”
Luke LaschoberBiology ‘22
“From researching the antibiotic patterns of bacterial species in biofilms to learning anatomy on cadavers, the University of St. Francis has provided numerous opportunities for me to be better prepared for medical school. Each class and each professor truly makes a difference in each and every student at USF!”
Afreen MushtaheedBiology ‘23
“USF has helped me experience various fields through academics, involvement, and people. This led me to a place where I realized what I wanted to do with my future.”
Beatriz SindacPsychology ‘22
Previous
Next
Back to Top
usf logo white text
Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin Youtube

© 2024 All rights reserved

Contact Us

500 Wilcox St., Joliet, IL 60435
800-735-7500
information@stfrancis.edu

Important Links
Privacy & Information
We take your privacy very seriously and so should you. By using this website, you are agreeing to our university privacy policies.  So have a look to see what we’re doing with your personal information and how we’re keeping it secure. Read our privacy policy here.