Let's Get Social - Toolkit
About Parkside Day
On April 26, alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and students will come together for 24 hours of celebration and support to make a collective difference.
Things to Know
- Website: uwp.edu/parkside-day
- Hashtag: #ParksideDay
- Additional Hashtags: #UWParkside, #ParksideRuns
- Facebook: /universityofwisconsinparkside
- Instagram: @uwparkside
- Twitter: @uwparkside
- LinkedIn: /school/university-of-wisconsin-parkside
Tips for Sharing on Social Media

- Use the #ParksideDay in every post
- using the hashtage allow for people to search and connect with Parkside Day related content.
- helps the UW-Parkside team with reporting for Parkside Day
- Don't put spaces within the hashtag
- Include a link to the main Parkside Day website: uwp.edu/parksideday
- Share why you are giving or participating in Parkside Day
- Participate in social media challenges
- Tag your friends in posts and in comments, to encourage participation
Images for you to share!












Sample Posts
In addition to liking and sharing posts from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside's main page, here are some pieces you can copy and past to your own social media accounts!
Pre-Event
Parkside Day is April 26. For 24 hours, we come together in celebration and support to make a collective difference. Can we count you in? uwp.edu/parkside-day #ParksideDay
Day of Event
- Today is Parkside Day! Your actions today ensure that more students have the assistance they need to complete their degrees and prepare for successful careers in the future. uwp.edu/parkside-day #ParksideDay
- My time at UW-Parkside changed my life. On Parkside Day, I’m giving back to ensure someone else’s life can be changed. Will you join me? uwp.edu/parkside-day #ParksideDay
- It’s possible to make a difference in just one day. All gifts, large and small, ensure that more students have the assistance they need to complete their degrees. Uwp.edu/parkside-day #ParksideDay
Post-Event
Thank you to everyone who made Parkside Day a success. Together, we made an impact on student success at UW-Parkside. #ParksideDay
Be An Advocate

- Step 1 - Create an account
- Step 2 - Share with your network
- Step 3 - Share the campaign to track the number of clicks, gifts, and dollars you generate.
*Note: if you share without signing up or loggin in, your impact will be counted as a Community Advocate*
- Step 4 - The Top Ranger Raisers of the day, will be eligible for prizes