Join the SLU Giving Day Launch Event on March 26
With 2026’s SLU Giving Day quickly approaching, all campus Billikens — students, faculty and staff — are invited to celebrate Saint Louis University’s spirit of generosity from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, on the quad.
“The SLU Giving Day Launch Event gives the Division of Development a chance to celebrate the momentum of our 24-hour fundraising campaign, spread the news about the impact that donor contributions make for the SLU community, and answer questions about making a gift and volunteering,” said Kate Brennan, director of annual giving.
The 2026 SLU Giving Day is April 9; early giving starts on March 26, coinciding with the event.
Alumni-operated vendor Crispy Sips will have beverages available for purchase until 4 p.m., and attendees can enjoy complimentary fresh popcorn, a 360 photo booth, music by KSLU, yard games and selfies with the Billiken. The Division of Development will also partner with Campus Kitchen to collect food items.
- Be one of the first 100 people to sign up as a SLU Giving Day Advocate to receive a complimentary beverage from Crispy Sips.
- The first 100 new members of SLU’s Undergraduate Student Ambassador Annual Giving Society who make a gift and check in by 3 p.m. will receive a chocolate Billiken from Chocolate, Chocolate Chocolate Company. Students can contribute on the morning of March 26 to secure their spot among the first 100 donors, and established Student Ambassadors can pick up a chocolate Billiken between 3 and 4 p.m., while supplies last.
- Visit the SLU Giving Table to learn about 2026 SLU Giving Day goals and how you can help raise money for scholarships, schools and colleges and other critical needs.
- Contribute to the Campus Kitchen food collection at the check-in tent. Bring frozen protein (chicken, ground beef, turkey), eggs, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit (apples, oranges, etc.), oil, potatoes or bread. Coolers will be provided for frozen items.
The event of rain, the event will be held in the Center for Global Citizenship in the event of rain.
“The SLU community plays a significant role in our Giving Day success,” Brennan said. “Since 2017, when our largest crowdfunding event began, more than $2.88 million has been raised through more than 6,635 SLU Giving Day gifts.”
Questions? Contact SLU's Office of Annual and Leadership Giving at giving@slu.edu.