About this Toolkit
For 24 hours on April 23, 2026, University of Kentucky alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends will support their favorite college, program or cause through One Day for UK—the University's annual giving day.
From the beginning, UK has pioneered new ways to carry out its mission and ensure brighter futures in our state and beyond. And one thing has always been true: when UK alumni, faculty, staff, students, and supporters lift together, we can achieve anything.
On One Day for UK, join in the fun and make a gift that will help us build upon our momentum and ensure our promise to be the University for Kentucky.
This Arts and Sciences One Day for UK Toolkit is for those wishing to participate in One Day for UK as a department or program.
Official Hashtags
#OneDayforUK
#1D4UK
#BrightFuturesStartHere
Timeline
| Date/Time | Action |
|---|---|
| 4/9 | Post "Two Weeks Away Graphic" |
| 4/16 | Post "One Week Away Graphic" |
| 4/22 | Update your profile photo to "Profile Graphic" |
| Date/Time | Action |
|---|---|
| 4/23, early morning | Post "Day Of Graphic" |
| 4/23, throughout the day | Repost on stories from main account (@ukartsci) challenge updates |
| 4/23, after 5 PM | Post "Thank You Graphic" |
| Date/Time | Action |
|---|---|
| 4/24, early morning | Change "Profile Graphic" back to original graphic |
Templates
Adobe Express is a university provided, web-based design app that allows us to share and collaborate.
For access, please submit a request. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions for logging into your account. From there, you will be able to access the templates below.
These templates contain placeholder text that should be customized for your department/program. This text is labeled as "YOUR TEXT HERE" or "DEPARTMENT." Please review carefully before downloading and posting.
Copy
Copy and paste this text into your social media captions for One Day for UK 2026.
Change placeholder text before posting. Placeholders like <Department/Program> are <bracketed> and highlighted in blue.
Remember to share the link to give as a link in your bio.
"Two Weeks Away" Post
Two weeks from today, something big is happening. 🐾
On April 23, 2026, the Wildcat community comes together for One Day for UK — our annual giving day dedicated to fueling the programs, scholarships, and opportunities that make a difference for students across Kentucky.
Mark your calendar and get ready to show your support for <Department/Program>!
Follow our progress at <Link> #OneDayforUK #BrightFuturesStartHere
"One Week Away" Post
One week away — and the excitement is building! 🔵⚪
One Day for UK is April 23, 2026, and your gift to <Department/Program> will go directly toward <scholarships/programs/students — customize as needed>. Every contribution, big or small, adds up to something meaningful.
Stay tuned — and start spreading the word! <Link> #OneDayforUK #BrightFuturesStartHere
"Day Of" Post
Today is the day! 🎉 One Day for UK is HERE.
For the next 24 hours, we're rallying our community around <Department/Program> — and we'd love for you to be part of it. Your gift today helps create opportunities that last a lifetime.
Make your gift and follow along at <Link> #OneDayforUK #BrightFuturesStartHere
"Thank You" Post
We are overwhelmed with gratitude. 💙
Because of YOU, <Department/Program> had an incredible One Day for UK. Your generosity is a direct investment in our students, our community, and the future of the University of Kentucky.
Thank you for being part of something bigger. #OneDayforUK #BrightFuturesStartHere
Fund Links
Use these copy and paste links to direct to your fund. Use a URL shortener like bit.ly for any social media graphics. If donors need a tutorial on how to give, one is available here.
Questions?
For questions regarding the toolkit or utilizing social media, please contact Francis Von Mann, College of Arts and Sciences Communications Manager, at Francis.Keene@uky.edu
For questions regarding development or philanthropy, please contact Natalie Winchester, College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Partner Relations, at natalie.winchester@uky.edu
For general questions about One Day for UK, contact the UK Office of Annual Giving at annualgiving@uky.edu