Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giving Day?

Sacred Heart University Giving Day is a one-day online fundraising drive. Each year, SHU Giving Day is a day for alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff, and friends from all over the world to come together to give back and celebrate what they care about at SHU.

What Makes Sacred Heart University Giving Day Special?

Thanks to a group of generous donors, every gift on Giving Day helps earn bonus funds for SHU schools and colleges, teams, and programs. In other words, every gift makes an even bigger impact.

There will also be special one-time challenges that will give areas at SHU the chance to compete for additional matching funds. You make a huge difference when you give to SHU. And for 24 hours on Giving Day, your gift can do even more.

How Will My Gift Count Towards Giving Day?

On Giving Day, come back to SHU.edu/givingday and click the "Donate" SHUtton to make your gift and be counted in Giving Day 2025.

Who can Participate in Giving Day?

Absolutely. Support from everyone in the SHU community (family, friends, fans, staff, students) counts on this day.

Where Does 100% of My Gift Go?

100% of gifts go where donors want. You may choose to designate your gift to any SHU school or college, to a SHU Athletics team, to Sacred Heart University overall, or to any of our many other funds. Just click “Donate” and select where you’d like to designate your gift.

How to Support the Cause and Become a Sacred Heart Giving Day Ambassador?

Your voice makes Giving Day a success. Post about SHU Giving Day on all of your social networks using #ProudtoSHU and #SHUGivingDay.

Is My Payment Secure?

Yes. All payments will be processed using a secure online giving form. The information collected during Giving Day will be used only by Sacred Heart University.

Is My Gift Tax Deductible?

Yes. To learn more about tax deductions on your gift to SHU, please click here.

Can I Make More Than One Gift?

You can always make a recurring gift at SHU.edu/give. However, all gifts made through the Giving Day site will be processed as one-time gifts.

I Still Have Questions—Who Should I Reach Out To? 

Feel free to send us an email at give@sacredheart.edu or call us at 203-365-4183.