Frequently Asked Questions about Giving Teal Tuesday:

 

   
  What is Giving Teal Tuesday?  
  Giving Teal Tuesday is a one-day fundraising event for the Coastal Carolina University community. All alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends are invited and encouraged to participate. The goal is to engage Teal Nation to advance the mission of Coastal Carolina University. Giving Teal Tuesday will raise critical funding to support student scholarships, cultivate academic and leadership programs, impact Chanticleer Athletics, and more!

 
  When is Giving Teal Tuesday?  
  Tuesday, April 5, 2022. 

 
  Where does the money go?  
  The CCU Office for Advancement and Alumni Engagement helps raise money for the university in many ways. We ensure that your donations go to the appropriate places, and have worked directly with the Coastal Educational Foundation, our nonprofit entity since 1954.   
     
  How can I give?   
  That's the easy part!

  1. Simple donation: Go back to givingtealtuesday.com on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, anytime from midnight until 11:59 p.m. EST. You can make a gift in support of your specific college or five additional funds. Then, share your experience! Post about it on social media, and encourage (challenge!) your friends to give.

  2. Launch a Facebook Fundraiser! If you really want to show your CCU pride, you can ask your friends on Facebook to donate to CCU. You'll get the credit, every dollar will go to supporting student scholarships, and you'll prove who's got the most spirit for Coastal Carolina University!

  3. Donate on Facebook: Look for the big blue "Donate" button on the CCU Alumni Facebook page. We've worked directly with Facebook and the Office for Philanthropy to accept donations and deposit them directly to the Coastal Educational Foundation at Coastal Carolina University. 
 
  How can I get help?   
  Please email us at alumni@coastal.edu with any questions, and we'll be glad to help! 

 
  Will my donation renew my CCU Alumni Membership?   
  Yes! The CCU Alumni Membership requires an annual gift of $35 or more, so as long as your gift meets that minimum, you're membership will be extended for another year.

 
  Is my Giving Teal Tuesday gift tax-deductible?  
  Yes, of course! Your gift receipt for tax purposes will be emailed immediately after you make your gift. Please consult your tax advisor for advice related to your specific tax situation. 

 
  How can Faculty and Staff get involved?   
  Faculty and Staff can donate via payroll deduction. You won't even notice it, and you can make a big impact with just a small amount taken out each pay period. CCU Faculty and Staff giving form