There is no doubt that the Doane Community is strong. On March 18, the university held its annual One Day. One Doane, a 24-hour event, where alumni, graduating seniors, students and families can donate towards financial aid and scholarships, faculty and staff salaries and development, academics, athletics, fine arts and campus life.
There were a ton of ways to get both students and alumni involved throughout the day. For students, all they had to do was answer a couple of questions in Lakeside about Doane and philanthropy to be entered into a raffle. Some of the prizes were gift cards to places like Runza, 7 Brew, Raising Cane’s, Doane Dollars and a bunch more, which helped bring more participation.
For alumni, the event incorporated a “Battle of the Decades,” which added a bit of friendly competition. After two rounds, the final round came down to the 1980s and 1990s. Winning the “Battle of the Decades” was the 1980s, where they had 74 donors and donated $17,594.
Leading into the evening, students, faculty, and even alumni had another opportunity to donate by simply eating out. Dairy Queen in Crete donated 20% of net sales from 5-8 p.m., while Raising Cane’s in Lincoln donated 15% from 4-8 p.m., when they mentioned One Day. One Doane.
By the end of the 24 hours, the Doane community raised a preliminary total of $115,905 from 367 donors. Along with that, since more than 365 donors showed their support, the Doane Board of Trustees unlocked $75,000. Now, even though the giving day is over, the impact it has will continue to support students and make the Doane experience better for incoming students.
