WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 7, 2022 — The West Liberty University Foundation enjoyed the support of campus, loyal alumni, donors and friends as it completed a successful Day of Giving 2022.
“Yesterday was an amazing day to be a Hilltopper! In partnership with the entire campus, the WLU Foundation raised over $280,000 to support many different academic and athletic programs,” said WLU Foundation President Angie Zambito Hill. “Our outstanding team effort resulted in the most successful Day of Giving in our history.”
“I offer a huge thank you to our donors who make it all possible and they continue to advance WLU and support our amazing students.”
Micro-campaigns which led in terms of the amount of funds raised:
- First place, Theatre
- Second place, Wrestling
- Third place, Graduate Studies
Micro-campaigns that attracted the most number of donors:
- First place, Wrestling
- Second place, Volleyball
- Third place, Theatre
These programs will receive additional WLU Foundation funds to support their programs, in recognition for their hard work and success.
Visit the official WLU Foundation Topper Day of Giving webpage to view the complete results.
Targeted mailings, emails and phone call campaigns, in addition to traditional social media and personal outreach was part of the effort to bring in the important private dollars in support of West Liberty University’s mission.
“I am impressed with the partnership between the WLU Foundation and the WLU staff, faculty and students, who willingly participated in making the fundraising day a major success.”
West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. Today, we are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.
WLU is a public university committed to providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to advanced degrees while serving as the region’s leading advocate for the arts, education, research, and economic opportunity.