Celebrating Ripon College! #OneDayRally 2022 reaches new highs

Following the most successful fundraising year in Ripon College’s history, loyal supporters from around the world came through once again with record-breaking totals for the fifth annual #OneDayRally giving day, Wednesday, April 27. The online campaign garnered a spirited show of support to sustain the Ripon Fund, Red Hawks Club in athletics and Friends of the Arts; and ultimately to support current and future Ripon College students.

When #OneDayRally came to a close at midnight, after a 24-hour campaign, $1,414,881 was raised from a record total of 2,217 donors. That was an increase of 129 donors above the previous #OneDayRally record set in 2021.

There were thousands of posts and shares on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media.

Highlights from #OneDayRally 2022

Top 3 classes for total donors

  • 1978: 94 donors
  • 2003: 49 donors
  • 1977: 43 donors

 

Top 3 classes for total dollars raised

  • 1983: $212,140
  • 1973: $104,288
  • 1981: $76,415

 

Affiliation breakdown of donors

  • 319 Game Changers, who helped us inspire participation and new gifts through unique challenges.
  • Alumni: 61%
  • Students: 4 %
  • Faculty/Staff: 7 %
  • Parents: 6 %
  • Friends: 6 %
  • Unspecified: 16 %

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