Join the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community as it comes together to kick off the second-annual For the Greater Good from noon today (March 27) until noon on Thursday, March 28.
The 24-hour giving day will provide supporters with the opportunity to make a meaningful gift to a variety of important causes, ranging from departmental funds within Nebraska Medicine to more than a dozen unique scholarship funds that aim to invest in the next generation of Nebraska’s health care professionals.
Donors can amplify this year’s giving day by contributing to one of more than 75 unique challenges totaling more than $570,000 in additional funding. In addition to these area challenges, donors can unlock even more funds for causes they care about by participating in a variety of social media challenges, including:
- Participate in the Labs of All Kinds challenge. Researchers can share a picture of their research, or donors can show how their own four-legged friends are supporting UNMC and Nebraska Medicine during For the Greater Good. Post photos on Instagram using the #ForTheGreaterGood hashtag. One winner will have $250 added to their donation.
- Spread the word about For the Greater Good on social media channels using the #ForTheGreaterGood hashtag and potentially unlock $50 for a selected fund. Find this year’s announcement video by visiting the For the Greater Good website.
- Put detective skills to the test by participating in the Mini Ellie Scavenger Hunt. Try to find one of 10 plush Ellie labs hidden across UNMC’s campus during For the Greater Good. Each lab has its own gift value that donors can give to their preferred cause. Anyone who finds an Ellie lab can post it to Instagram or X with the message “I found Ellie the Lab! #ForTheGreaterGood” and tag the @unmcfund.
Visit For the Greater Good’s challenges page to learn more about all the ways to make this year’s giving day even more impactful.
To celebrate this year’s For the Greater Good, check out the following events happening between March 27 and 28:
- Today — UNMC students can grab some sweet treats and free For the Greater Good swag at the Sorrell Alumni Commons from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Today — Everyone is welcome to visit the Nebraska Café in University Tower for treats and For the Greater Good swag.
- Tomorrow — Faculty and staff can grab a free cup of coffee from The Chocolate Season coffee truck outside the Durham Research Center from 8:30-11 a.m.