Big Orange Give Tailgate
Year: 2024
Award Level: Bronze
Award Winner(s): University of Tennessee Foundation
Award: Circle of Excellence
Category: Engagement | Student Engagement
From the Nominator
Giving days generate a lot of buzz among alumni and donor communities, but what about the community in your own back yard…your campus? Do students even know something’s going on? The University of Tennessee’s Big Orange Give Tailgate invites students to join the fun on UT’s annual day of giving, Big Orange Give. From educational games to the velvet rope, VIP student donor experiences to fun and interactive stations, the Big Orange Give Tailgate generates campaign awareness and excitement among the campus community.
From the Judges
Getting students engaged is important to any school. This tailgate exposes students to the tradition of giving and shows them it's about more than just donating money.