7. Redbird Philanthropy Week
February 25 – March 1

8. Redbird Philanthropy Week Events
Visit Redbird Philanthropy Week exhibits Monday through Friday!
Milner Library
Bone Student Center
Student Fitness Center
Stop by to learn more about how philanthropy provides a margin of excellence at Illinois State University.

9. Tuesday, February 26 Pick up exclusive swag
1 – 5 p.m. Student Fitness Center
Grab a free cup of coffee or cocoa and learn about the important role donors play in keeping Illinois State strong.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Milner Library and Bone Student Center

10. Wednesday, February 27
Come for free pizza, stay to take a pic at the made-for-Instagram scene created for Redbird Philanthropy Week!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Old Main, Bone Student Center

11. Thursday, February 28
Support Illinois State’s first-ever Birds Give Back: 1 Day for Change!
Visit BirdsGiveBack.IllinoisState.edu to make a gift of any size, helping to unlock challenge gifts.
Track progress throughout the day.
Spread the word to friends and family.

12. Friday, March 1
Birds Give Back donors are invited to pick up their exclusive Redbird in flight pin at the exhibits in Milner Library, Bone, and the Student Fitness Center – just bring your ed receipt.
Grab a cookie and sign a postcard to thank a donor.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bone Student Center, Milner Library, Student Fitness Center

13. Birds Give Back Ambassadors
Sign up to be a Birds Give Back Ambassador at BirdsGiveBack.IllinoisState.edu
Receive updates throughout the day.
Share your unique URL via and social media, then track your influence.
Win prizes! The Ambassadors who influence the most gifts will win Birds Give Back prizes.