Fundraising Email Guide


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 Glow Big Red

Subject: Glow All In for [area of campus]

[Salutation],

Glow Big Red, the seventh annual UNL giving day is Feb 12–13 and during these special 24 Hours of Husker Giving, [area of campus] are counting on you to Glow All In.

Direct support from big-hearted Huskers like you make all the difference in what our organization can accomplish. Strengthen what’s possible during Glow Big Red when you:

  • SHOW YOUR HUSKER LOVE WITH A GIFT: Join your fellow Huskers by contributing $5 or more to support [insert your area’s Glow Big Red link here]! Your gift will fill our hearts, support Husker students and help us reach our campus goal of 5,500 gifts!
  • SPREAD THE WORD: Use #GlowBigRed on social media to tell others why you love and support the University of Nebraska–Lincoln!
  • GLOW: Show everyone how bright your Husker heart glows by lighting your room, home or business in Husker red!

Let’s Glow All In for Glow Big Red, Huskers!

P.S. Don’t miss out: Contribute $75 or more, and you’ll receive a pair of cozy Husker fleece mittens created exclusively for Glow Big Red 2025!

Subject: Glow All In for [area on campus] during Glow Big Red!

[Salutation],

Glow Big Red — 24 Hours of Husker Giving is fast approaching, and [area on campus] is counting on you. You are invited to celebrate Glow Big Red with us and show how brightly your Husker Heart glows for UNL!

On Feb. 12-13 from noon to noon, Huskers from around the world will come together for 24 hours to raise money for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. We hope you’ll join us in support of [area on campus/include your unique website link here] to help [describe how your area supports students].

Wondering how you can show your Husker Heart during Glow Big Red?

  • SHOW YOUR HUSKER LOVE WITH A GIFT: Join your fellow Huskers by contributing $5 or more to support [insert your area’s Glow Big Red link here]! Your gift will fill our hearts, support Husker students and help us reach our campus goal of 5,500 gifts!
  • SPREAD THE WORD: Use #GlowBigRed on social media to tell others why you love and support the University of Nebraska–Lincoln!
  • EARN SOME SWAG: You’ll receive a pair of cozy Husker mittens when you contribute $75 or more during Glow Big Red!

We encourage Huskers everywhere to come together and support the university we love. Make your gift at glowbigred.unl.edu today or any time before noon Feb. 13.

Let’s give from the heart during Glow Big Red, Husker Nation!


During Glow Big Red

Subject: Hurry! Support [area on campus] Before Noon Today!

[Salutation],

Husker Nation, we are amazed at your generosity and outpouring of love! You’ve shown so much Husker Heart for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln; let’s keep this momentum going during the final hours of Glow Big Red!

With only a few hours left, there’s never been a better chance to show your love for Husker students. Make your gift now at [insert your unique website link here] to help [describe how your area supports students]. If you’ve already contributed, another gift of $5 or more will help us make this year’s Glow Big Red better than ever!

It’s time to Glow All In. Make your gift before noon today!

P.S. Don’t miss out: Contribute $75 or more, and you’ll receive a pair of cozy Husker fleece mittens created exclusively for Glow Big Red 2025!


After Glow Big Red

Subject: Thank you

[Salutation],

Thank you so much for all of your support during Glow Big Red. Because of you, I was able to raise $[amount that you raise] for [area of campus]! Together, we made a difference to support Husker students and the resources they depend on.

Thank you again!