Office of University Advancement

Volunteer Toolkit

OVERVIEW

Marywood’s Community Leadership Celebration (CLC) is the University’s largest fundraising event that provides special support to Marywood students. Held in the Center for Athletics and Wellness, this fun-filled evening features relaxed seating, fabulous food stations, and entertainment.

When: 5.2.24 at 5:30 p.m.

Goal: To date, the CLC has raised nearly $3.4 million. Marywood University’s CLC event is the University’s only fundraising event that provides special support to Marywood students. Proceeds from this year’s event will support campus improvements.

How You Can Help Make Your Impact

✓ Inspire others to donate to the CLC 2024!

✓ Invite others to join you in making a difference for Marywood students

✓ RSVP and share our Facebook Event with your friends: CLC Facebook Event page

✓ Add the event to your Google Calendar: CLC Google Calendar Invite

✓ Share social media posts leading up to the event

Encourage others to make a donation or purchase tickets on the CLC website

Ways to Support the CLC

CLC 2024 QR CodePurchase tickets online at marywood.edu/clc. You can also use the QR code, or call the Office of University Advancement at 570-348-6238.

Check: Mail a check to the address below or stop by Maria Hall. Please include your gift designation and “CLC 2024” in the memo line.

Marywood University
Office of University Advancement 2300 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18509

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Sample Communications

Sample Email – before the CLC

Hello!

Join us for the 11th Annual Community Leadership on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Held in the Center for Athletics and Wellness, this fun-filled evening features relaxed seating, fabulous food stations, and entertainment.

Honoring Mary Ellen McLane McDonough ’73 with a Special Spotlight on our retiring President, Sister Mary Persico, IHM ’69, Ed.D.

When: 5.2.24 (Thursday)

How can you get involved and support the CLC?

  • Purchase tickets at Marywood.edu/CLC
  • Join the Facebook Event
  • Add the event to your Google Calendar and invite others to mark their calendars.
  • Volunteer and inspire others to support the CLC. Spread Marywood cheer on social media.

- YOUR SIGNATURE

Sample Email – 2 Weeks out

Hello!

We are only 2 weeks away from the 11th Annual Community Leadership Celebration! Join us for this fun-filled evening featuring relaxed seating, fabulous food stations, and entertainment. Mary Ellen McLane McDonough '73, community leader, dedicated alumna, and former trustee of Marywood University, is this year's CLC honoree. She will receive the University’s Lead On Award at the Celebration on May 2. The night will also include a special spotlight on retiring President Sister Mary Persico, IHM ‘69, Ed.D.

  • Support the 11th Annual Community Leadership Celebration!

We hope you can join us at the University’s largest fundraising event that provides special support to Marywood students!

- YOUR SIGNATURE

Text Messages

Sample:

Leading up to 5.2.24

Hi! The countdown to the 11th Annual Community Leadership Celebration is on! Mark your calendar and check out www.marywood.edu/clc for more information!

Social Media

Sample: Facebook, X, Instagram, and Snapchat Messages

Leading up to 5.2.24

  • The Community Leadership Celebration is Thursday, May 2, 2024. Join the Facebook Event: bit.ly/48WJfg7, RSVP and share with others!
  • May 2nd is the day of Marywood University’s largest fundraising event that provides special support to Marywood students. Inspire others to join you on 5.2.24 – visit www.marywood.edu/CLC for more information. 
  • The 11th Annual Community Leadership Celebration is almost here! Only a few days until the University’s largest fundraising event of the year. Visit www.marywood.edu/CLC
  • I supported the 11th Annual Marywood Community Leadership Celebration! You too can give back to provide special support to Marywood students by purchasing tickets at www.marywood.edu/CLC

For More Information

Visit marywood.edu/CLC for more information on our honoree, committee chair, and special spotlights of the evening!