Alumni & Giving

Giving Day

Giving Day 2023

On September 26, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Rochester Christian University launches the 10th annual RCU Give Day. With the generosity and support of faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and community members Warriors are coming together to make an impact.

The Rochester Christian University story is impossible without you. Your participation supports our mission: prepare students for professional and personal success as they serve in God’s world.

With your donation of any size, Rochester Christian University will continue to cultivate a diverse and welcoming community of learners for the sake of participating in God’s mission in the world. Learning together the way of Christ, we will serve in neighborhoods, businesses, and organizations with justice and mercy. Sharing life in the spirit of God, Rochester Christian University graduates will contribute creativity, knowledge, and integrity to our rapidly changing world. It all starts with YOU.

WHAT’S IN THE 24 HOUR GIVE TOOLKIT?

MESSAGING – Copy and paste messages into your communications (social media or email), or use them as a jumping-off point for a personalized post.
IMAGES – Download our package of pre-sized images for email and social media.
VIDEOS – Download 24 Hour Give videos to share on your social platforms or make and post one of your own.

FAQ's

Since RCU was founded in 1959, we have been an institute of opportunity. RCU Give Day connects the entire Rochester Christian University community — on campus, in Rochester and around the world — during this period of school spirit and generosity. The concept of giving days are common in higher education and can contribute substantially to an institute’s overall fundraising success.

On September 26, you can join forces with fellow Warriors to help fund student scholarships. Your Give Day donation has an even bigger impact than usual thanks to matching fund challenges, made possible through the generosity of the RCU Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team members.

You can also help by sharing Give Day updates on social media. Access our online toolkit for pre-written social posts, graphics, videos and more!

The Rochester Christian University Scholarship Fund is a general scholarship fund that benefits undergraduate students. Gifts may not be named and may not be directed to endowed scholarship accounts.

Yes! On Give Day and throughout the rest of the year, all gifts made to Rochester Christian University are tax-deductible.

There are many ways to contribute on Give Day:
Online: Visit rochesterU.edu/giveday/ and follow the easy prompts to make your gift.
Phone: Call 248-218-2152 to provide a call center assistant with your MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover information.
Mail: Make your check out to Rochester Christian University and write RCU Give Day on the memo line, then send it to:

Rochester Christian University
Development Office
800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Yes! Simply complete the linked form and return to develpment@rochesteru.edu. For more information, email development@rochesteru.edu or call 248-218-2021.

Yes! Rochester Christian University Give Day utilizes a secure donation website using Blackbaud Merchant Services. We are not storing, nor are we able to access your credit card information. Additionally, the information collected during Give Day will be used only by Rochester Christian University.

Yes! If you would like to make a pledge, click on any of the donation pages and select the pledge option on the donate form. You can also call 248-218-2152 to make your pledge. We only ask that all pledges are paid in full no later than May 2023.

New payroll deductions submitted on Give Day will count toward the September 26 total, but current payroll deductions do not. This is a great time to make the decision to regularly support the university that already benefits from your time and talent. To sign up for payroll deduction during Give Day, simply fill out the form on September 26.

Yes! Rochester Christian University will never tell you where to donate your money. We appreciate all gifts to the university and we want you to fund your passions.

Still have questions? Contact us at development@rochesteru.edu

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Volunteer Information

Rochester Christian University’s 10th annual Give Day takes place on Tuesday, September 26! We are back together making calls in the theatre. Click here to sign up for a one hour volunteer time. Volunteering is EASY! A script is provided as well as some delicious snacks! This day has become’s RCU’s largest fundraiser with the help of our volunteer callers and the generosity of our Warrior community donors.