2021 MILLION DOLLAR MARCH
Volunteer Captain Training Southern University System Foundation
MISSION The Southern University System Foundation is a private, nonprofitcorporationestablishedto securefinancialsupportfor eachof the five campusesof the SouthernUniversitySystem. The Foundation is a voluntary institute of businessand professionalleaders,proudly incorporatedto provide broader educationalservicesto our students,encourageresearchamong our faculty,andadvancethe university'srole in helpingto build anincreasinglyfunctionalLouisiana .
THE CAMPAIGN The Million Dollar March is a viral and direct mail fundraising campaignthat endeavorsto encouragealumni and friends to join together and securephilanthropiccontributionsfor the campusesand departmentsof the SouthernUniversityA&M CollegeSystem.
MDM HISTORY
Southern University System Foundation board member, James E. Brown, Sr. came up with the concept of the Million Dollar March. A concept that was developed in a Houston coffee house is now in its eight year. The Million Dollar March has engaged hundreds of alumni worldwide and raised more than $12.5 million dollars in 2020, alone.
MDM TIMELINE
JULY 1, 2021
MILLION DOLLAR MARCH (MDM)CAMPAIGN BEGINS
JULY 1, 2021
MDM CAPTAINS KICKOFF AND TRAINING VALDRY CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY AT SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 OCTOBER 21, 2021
SU GIVE DAY VALDRY CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY AT SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM CAPTAIN'S WELCOME RECEPTION VALDRY CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY AT SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 5:30 PM- 7:30PM
OCTOBER 23, 2021
MDM CHECK PRESENTATION A.W. MUMFORD STADIUM 50 YARD LINE
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
TRUE BLUE DONOR APPRECIATION GALA NEW ORLEANS, LA 8:00 PM- MIDNIGHT
RECOGNITION
SOUTHERNUNIVERSITYGIVE DAY! Thank you for serving as a Southern University Million Dollar March (MDM) Captain on SUGiveDay. As an MDM Captain, you are integral to the advancement of the mission and objectives of Southern University Give Day and the Million Dollar March. You will find in this guide helpful information regarding expectations, benefits and materials for your use. What is a Southern University Give Day MDM Captain? ● MDM Captains are members of the Jaguar Nation who lend enthusiastic support to Give Day and help strengthen our University System and programs. ● Alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, friends, and fans of Southern University can sign up. ● MDM Captains promote Giving Day through social media posts, emails, phone calls, texts, and word of mouth.
What does it mean to be a Southern University Give Da MDM Captain? By registering to be a Southern University Give Day MDM Captain, you make an investment in your school, college, and university system, and the exceptional programs offered to our students. You'll be able to drive support from your personal networks to areas of greatest importance to you. Your goal and objective is promote Southern University on and before SU Give Day. The mission is to utilize to your social media network to raise funds from donors and to bring awareness and increase knowledge regarding the Southern University.
What do I have to do? ● Make your personal contribution to the 2021 MDM Campaign ● Download your Give Day social media toolkit and start sharing with the hashtag #WeAreSouthern & #SUGiveDay ● Encourage your friends to become a Southern University Give Day MDM Captain On Sept 30th take the day off, join in the fun. Make your personal gift and then call/text/email and invite your friends to donate and watch the SU Give Day program on social media as we
Join us for the MDM Kickoff, July 1st on Southern University Facebook Page
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; They just have the heart.” - Elizabeth Andrew
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THANK YOU
for completing the 2021 MILLION DOLLAR MARCH Volunteer Captain Training