#OneDayRally giving day engagement soars beyond expectations

After just 18 hours and 51 minutes and thousands of social media shares on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, Ripon College’s first-ever #OneDayRally giving day campaign came in 221 percent ahead of goal, raising a total of $656,626 from 940 donors.

Highlights from #OneDayRally

Top 3 classes for total donors

  • 1978: 48 donors
  • 2018: 39 donors
  • 2014: 36 donors

Top 3 classes for total dollars raised

  • 1983: $113,865
  • 1981: $84,025
  • 1973: $65,800

Affiliation breakdown of donors

  • Alumni: 63%
  • Students: 6%
  • Faculty/Staff: 10%
  • Parents: 5%
  • Friends: 4%
  • Unspecified: 12%

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