April 24, 2025

Giving Day FAQ

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What is Jefferson Giving Day?

Jefferson Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event celebrating the generosity and philanthropic impact of Jefferson’s community, and capping off our annual Employee Giving Campaign. Mark your calendar to join faculty, staff, alumni, students, patients, family, and friends for one day of special opportunities and surprises over 24 hours. Stay connected with us on social media and Jefferson.edu/GivingDay as we share more information.

Anyone and everyone who loves Jefferson! Jefferson Giving Day unites alumni, students, faculty, staff, patients, family, and friends for one day and one purpose: to celebrate the Jefferson community.

Jefferson Giving Day is April 24, 2025. Donations made between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. will be counted in the Giving Day total.

Yes. You may designate your gift to any Jefferson cause that you are passionate about. Be sure to check all the featured program pages for more information about how your gift can make a difference in the coming months at Jefferson.edu/GivingDay.

Please visit Jefferson.edu/GivingDay to make your gift online on April 24. If you are an employee, your gift between April 1 and April 24 will be counted toward the Giving Day total in honor of the annual Employee Giving Campaign.

Of course! Please call the Office of Institutional Advancement at 1-877-JEFF-GIFT to speak to one of our staff members.

If you’d like to make a pledge (can be payable over three years), please call the Office of Institutional Advancement at 1-877-JEFF-GIFT.

Yes! If you are interested in giving stock, click here for directions and make sure to call our office, 1-877-JEFF-GIFT, to let us know to expect your gift.

Yes! Jefferson is currently transitioning its system for payroll giving. The new system is expected to launch on Friday, December 20. For a reminder to make your payroll gift when the new system is live, please sign up here.

Yes, there is a $5 minimum donation during the 24-hour campaign.

Yes. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Once you make your gift, you will receive an email confirmation that your gift has been received.

Thousands of companies match gifts to non-profit organizations, which can double or triple your gift. To find out if your employer (or your spouse’s employer) has a matching gift program, please click here. If so, please contact your Human Resources representative for a matching gift form.

Check back here for more information as Jefferson Giving Day approaches!

For general questions about your gift, you may email Sarah Wright, Director of Employee Giving, at sarah.wright@jefferson.edu.