Sample Social Media Posts
Make sure to follow Occidental College on Facebook (@Occidental), Twitter (@Occidental) and Instagram (@occidentalcollege). Use #DayForOxy to help spread the word! Below are some sample social posts you can use prior to and on the Day For Oxy.
Before Day For Oxy
- I'm counting down to #DayForOxy on April 20! Join me and the @occidental community in supporting today's students, faculty and staff: [Insert your personal Advocate link here].
During Day For Oxy
- It’s #DayForOxy and I’m showing my support to @occidental students, staff and faculty as they renew their campus community and start a new chapter in the College’s 135-year history. Join me at [Link to your personal Advocate page here].
- Today's the day to join in and be one of the 2,022 @occidental Tigers to support Oxy's students, faculty and staff. Make an impact at [Link to your personal fundraising page]. #DayForOxy
- On this #DayForOxy, my goal is to raise $[Insert Your Goal] in support of [Insert Your Preferred Area of Support]. Join me in supporting @occidental today at [Link to your personal Advocate page here].
- Let’s help the Oxy community begin a new chapter in the College’s 135-year history. It’s #DayForOxy, and we have a chance to make an impact for today’s students! [Link to your personal Advocate page here].
- [Tag Oxy friends] and I made incredible memories and accomplished amazing things because of Occidental College, and now it’s time to give back! Be one of the 2,022 Tigers needed to support today’s students, faculty and staff on #DayForOxy! [Link to your personal Advocate page here].
- It’s #DayForOxy and it’s our chance to support the next generation of @occidental students as they begin a new chapter in the College's 135-year history. Givingday.oxy.edu
- [Post photo from your time at Oxy] Being at @occidentalcollege taught me invaluable lessons and introduced me to lifelong friends. Let’s support today’s students as they begin a new chapter in their life at Oxy! Please consider making a gift at the link in my bio on today's #DayForOxy.
Tips & Ideas
Always include the link to your personal Advocate page during your outreach. You can insert it in your Instagram bio and direct messages, Facebook and Linkedin posts, text messages and emails.
Use social media to tag your donors in a thank you post. They'll appreciate the recognition (unless they're anonymous!) and it will encourage others to join them in giving to your page.
Hashtag
Use #DayForOxy to help spread the word!
Graphics
Utilize these Day For Oxy downloadable graphics to make your posts stand out on social media.
