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Questions and Answers

Below you will find answers to many common questions about FSC Day of Giving 2024.

What Is FSC Day Of Giving? 

This is an annual 36-hour university-wide philanthropic event designed to inspire the Moc Family to make a gift to their favorite college, program, or initiative at FSC! 

When Is FSC Day Of Giving?

YOU CAN GIVE EARLY! But, the campaign kicks off officially at 12:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 and concludes at 12:00 p.m. EST on April 10, 2024.

Why Should I Participate? 

When you give and when others give, big things happen. That’s what FSC Giving Day is all about. It’s one day for the entire FSC community to join as one to support what matters to them. And, on FSC Giving Day, your gift has an even bigger impact thanks to generous donor challenge gifts. Your contribution on April 9 and 10 shows the world the collective power of MOCS philanthropy.

How Do I Make A Gift? 

Make your gift online by clicking “Give Now” on our main webpage. If you prefer to make your gift through other means, please contact us for more details. Email: development@flsouthern.edu or Phone number: 863-680-4768 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST

Is It Possible To Make A Gift By Mail Or Phone? 

Since Giving Day is just 36 hours long, we encourage online donations. This ensures your gift qualifies for matches and challenges taking place throughout the campaign. To give by phone, please call 863-680-3000 during Day of Giving 2024. Gifts can also be mailed to: Florida Southern College, Office of Advancement, 111 Lakeland Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33801.

How Is My Donation Used? 

It’s up to you! You may designate your gift to any area of the university that is important to you. Whether your heart is with your college, school, sport, or you have an interest in a specific research initiative or student program at FSC, you are free to choose what your gift supports. FSC allocates 100% of your gift to the designation you choose.

What Are Matches & Challenges? 

Matching funds and challenges help drive competition among and increase support for participating groups. Matches double your gift to a specific fund within a school, unit, or program area. Challenges unlock bonus dollars when a goal is met. Challenge leaderboards are timebound and rank participating groups based on certain criteria, with the top groups earning bonus dollars. Amplify the impact of your gifts by visiting the Matches and Challenges page or seeing active matches and challenges on the FSC Day of Giving home page or the participating group landing page. Check back for updates throughout the event. 

How Do I Give To My Specific Fund? 

On the homepage, please select one of the participating groups: Academics, Annual Fund, Athletics, Frank Lloyd Wright, Student Life, or Scholarships. Then, select the program you wish to support.

Can My Employer Match My Gift? 

Yes! Matching gifts are a great way to make a bigger impact with your donation. To see if your employer has a matching gift program, please click this link: https://www.flsouthern.edu/alumni-giving/giving/make-a-gift/donation-matching.aspx.

Is My Payment Secure?

Absolutely. Your payment is securely processed by Braintree/PayPal. The information collected during FSC Giving Day is only used by Florida Southern College, and it will not be sold or shared with any third-party organizations. Your credit card information will not be stored.

Is My Gift Tax-Deductible? 

Florida Southern College is an exempt organization, as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and you will receive an acknowledgment that will serve as a receipt.

How Is My Gift Spent? 

Florida Southern College allocates 100% of your gift to the designation you choose.

Who Should I Contact If I Have Questions?

We are happy to help. Please contact Florida Southern College Advancement at:

Email: development@flsouthern.edu

Phone: 863-680-3000

Still have questions?

Contact us at development@flsouthern.edu