Unite for USD Ambassador 2026
Ambassadors are key to the success of Unite for USD. They help spread the word about Giving Day through social media and personal outreach, and research shows that donors are twice as likely to give when asked by someone they know. Ambassadors expand our reach and amplify our message in ways that traditional marketing cannot match.
Ideal Ambassador candidates include alumni, key donors, engaged volunteers, community members, faculty, staff, board members, and student leaders, anyone with influence or reach.
What’s In It for Ambassadors
We want Ambassadors to feel appreciated and equipped.
How Ambassadors Sign Up
- Go to the Unite for USD sign up form: Ambassador 2026 – Fill out form
- After signing up you will get an email or text confirming your interest.
- Ambassadors will receive an email from the Unite for USD platform (GiveGab) to create an account (check your spam/junk folder)
- Once logged in, they can generate a custom URL to share with their network
- Their URL allows them to track the number of donors and gifts that they inspire.
Who Should Sign Up
Everyone! Alumni, donors, friends, families, faculty, staff, and board members.
We especially encourage unit staff who run social media or email campaigns to sign up so they can track their channel’s direct impact.
Know someone who would be great ambassador? Here is an email/text you can send them.
Hi [Name],
I hope you're doing well! As we get ready for Unite for USD, our annual 24-hour giving day, I wanted to personally invite you to join us as a Unite for USD Ambassador. Ambassadors play a key role in spreading the word on social media and within their personal networks and donors are twice as likely to give when they hear from someone they know. Your connection and influence make you an ideal advocate for USD. I’d love to have you on board. Let me know if you would like more information?
You can use these email templates to reach out to your personal network and spread the word about your fundraiser. Just copy and paste the text below into your email client, fill in the placeholders and add some personal flair to make it your own!
Before Unite for USD
Subject: Join me in supporting Unite for USD!
Hi [Name],
I’m excited to support Unite for USD, the University of South Dakota’s 24-hour giving day that brings Coyotes and friends together to support students, programs, and opportunities across campus.
As a fundraising champion, my personal goal is to rally four donors, helping USD reach an ambitious goal of 2,000 donors in just 24 hours.
Your gift no matter the size helps create meaningful opportunities for USD students and builds momentum toward this campus-wide goal.
[Personalize: Share briefly why supporting USD or this cause matters to you.]
Please consider joining me by making a gift on February 18–19:
[LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE]
Thank you for supporting USD and being part of something big!
[Your Name]
During Unite for USD
Subject: Unite for USD Is Happening Now — Help Me Rally 4 Donors!
Hi [name],
The day is finally here, Unite for USD is happening right now! I’m raising support for [INITIATIVE NAME] or (objective), and my personal goal is to rally four donors to help USD move closer to our goal of 2,000 donors in just 24 hours.
Your gift will help [INITIATIVE NAME] [OBJECTIVE – specific impact] and create meaningful opportunities for USD students. Every gift, no matter the size, counts.
Please consider making a gift today by visiting my page here:
👉 [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
If you’ve already donated, thank you! I’d be so grateful if you’d consider sharing my link with friends or family to help spread the word.
Together, we can make a difference. Thank you for being part of Unite for USD!
Thank you!
Subject: Only a few more hours left to give!
Hi [name],
It's hard to believe, but Unite for USD is almost over? Thanks to generous supporters, I've already raised [$ AMOUNT YOU’VE RAISED] for [INITIATIVE NAME or Objective], but there's till time to make a contribution before time runs out, but there's still time to make an even bigger impact. Visit [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] and contribute to help me reach my goal before time runs outs.
You can also show your support by sharing my fundraising page with your friends and family on social media!
Thank you again!
After Unite for USD
Subject: Thank you!
Hi [name],
Thank you so much for all of your support during Unite for USD. Because of you, I was able to raise $[AMOUNT THAT YOU RAISED] for Unite for USD! Together, we made a difference in the lives of USD students!
Couldn’t have done this without you!