Saint Mary’s College’s 24-hour donor challenge

The success story of Saint Mary’s College on Bonterra Donor Engagement Giving Days (formerly GiveGab) is a testament to the power of community-driven fundraising. When faced with the challenges of the pandemic, the college needed to pivot to a virtual fundraising approach that could still engage and inspire its donors. Using the Bonterra Giving Days user-friendly solution, the college launched a Giving Day campaign that raised over $480,000 from over 1,700 donors in just 24 hours. The success of the campaign was due in large part to the college’s focus on storytelling and highlighting the impact of donors’ contributions. With the Giving Day solution’s support and expertise, Saint Mary’s College was able to not only meet but exceed their fundraising goals, all while building a stronger sense of community among their supporters.