Social Media Toolkit

Share your Grinnell pride by posting a message on social media outlets with your origami acorn or upload a Scarlet & Give Back Day image. Don’t forget to tag all of the Grinnellians in your life!

Here are some examples to help you create your post …

Share a ….

  • Favorite memory
  • Favorite professor
  • Favorite class
  • Reason for giving to Grinnell
  • Favorite spot on campus

Sample posts …

Facebook/Instagram:

My favorite professor is _________________ because they helped me realize my potential and pushed me to explore things that were out of my comfort zone.

Did you hear the news? Today is Scarlet & Give Back Day! What are you waiting for? There is a $1 for $1 match for every gift up to $400,000. I made my gift today!  Join me by making your gift now! https://alumni.grinnell.edu/givebackday #GivingtoGrinnell

Take a photo of your origami acorn and share why Grinnell is important to you.

Twitter:

This time of year reminds me of the many times I studied for exams on Mac Field. Mac Field is one of my favorite spots on campus.

IT’S SCARLET & GIVE BACK DAY! Just made my gift to Grinnell College…Have you? Don’t wait…do it now at https://alumni.grinnell.edu/givebackday. #GivingtoGrinnell

Make sure to use #GivingtoGrinnell for Twitter and Instagram.

Take a photo of your origami acorn and share why Grinnell is important to you.

Social Media images

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