Love Blue Give Gold is Back!
What is Love Blue Give Gold (#LBGG)?
Our hilltop's annual community-driven crowdfunding tradition is back and better than ever! Now in its tenth year, Love Blue Give Gold has become a crucial source of support for many beloved campus programs and departments. It's an exciting two days of fresh St. Ed's gear, on-demand activities and Topper pride.
Our Philosophy
Give Time
Give Talent
Your service as a hilltop volunteer upholds our Holy Cross mission and values. We hope you’ll give your talent as a GiveCampus Advocate and share why you #LoveBlue with your social networks. We’ll even send you a stellar St. Ed’s sticker set as a token of our thanks!
Check out our digital swag to level up your advocacy with special #LBGG profile pics, cover photos, Zoom backgrounds, and other Topper-rific downloads
Give Treasure
Your gift of treasure is an essential, tangible resource only you can give. No matter the size, your donation deepens a pool of resources for classroom materials, student services, campus clubs and programs, beloved Hilltop traditions, and so much more. With new Topper swag for donors and many meaningful funds to choose from, #LBGG is the perfect time to give your treasure to your favorite Hilltop funds.
Ready to get started?
Donate and Receive a Gift
Love Blue Give Gold is also about building #TopperPride! Get involved in this campaign and receive these tokens of thanks for your contributions to our Hilltop community.
Become an early donor October 2–4
#GiveGold before #LoveBlue officially begins on October 5, and we'll send you one of these positively attractive St. Ed's magnets!
Become a GiveCampus Advocate
Turn any surface into SEU spirit-wear with a limited-edition sticker set.
Give $25+
Show your SEU pride on every page of our "I love SEU" notebooks.
Give $35+
Everything is bigger in Texas — especially our Topper pride! Represent your favorite SEU traditions in style with a graphic tee.
Give $50+
Stay warm and look cool with our Topper-ific St. Ed's scarf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still can't find what you’re looking for? Let’s talk! You can reach us at seulbgg@stedwards.edu.
Philanthropy is about generosity in all its forms. There’s more than one reason to #LoveBlue — that means there’s more than one way to #GiveGold!
Your gift of time is unique because you are the only one who can give it. Your presence at virtual or on-campus events strengthens our connection as a hilltop community. We hope you’ll give your time and take advantage of one of our on-demand activities this year.
Your gift of talent is a virtue only you can give. Your service as a hilltop advocate or volunteer sustains and strengthens our Holy Cross values. We hope you’ll give your talent as a GiveCampus Advocate and spread the word about #LBGG online.
Your gift of treasure is an essential, tangible resource that only you can give. No matter the size, your donation deepens a pool of support for classroom materials, student services, campus clubs and programs, experiential learning opportunities, and so much more. We hope you’ll give your treasure to your favorite hilltop funds during #LBGG.
While crowdfunding campaigns like Love Blue Give Gold typically emphasize gifts of treasure more than gifts of time and talent, all are vital to upholding our Holy Cross mission. We can’t thank you enough for your generosity!
Whether you give $2, $20, or $200 — your generosity changes lives on the hilltop. We hope you’ll make a gift of any size to support any campus program that’s meaningful to you.
If you still can’t decide, consider designating your gift to the Area of Greatest Need. These flexible, earmarked dollars touch every facet of the campus experience and allow the university to be nimble and resilient in response to emerging community needs. Here are just a few examples of what gifts to the Area of Greatest Need support:
- Scholarships – including need-based financial aid. Your generosity ensures that talented students from all backgrounds can find their home on the hilltop, regardless of their financial circumstances.
- Student Support and Activities – including career advising, health and counseling services, student clubs and activities and more.
- Academic Instruction and Experiential Learning – including technology, online journal acquisitions, classroom materials, advanced research opportunities and paid internships, mission-driven service initiatives and more.
Yes, gifts to St. Edward's are always tax-deductible (including during #LBGG!). You will receive an email confirmation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. If you do not receive this email confirmation, please email seulbgg@stedwards.edu for help.
Please do! Recurring donors ensure our hilltop's ongoing strength and stability. When making your gift, simply check “Make this gift yearly or monthly to support Hilltoppers year-round!” and input your preferences.
Due to the short timeframe of the campaign, only gifts received before Love Blue Give Gold ends on October 6 at 11:59 p.m. CT will count toward our donor goal.
If you'd like a University Advancement staff member to assist you with making a gift over the phone, please call 512-448-8430 and leave a detailed message with your name and contact information. We'll do our best to get back to you by 5 p.m. on October 6.
Yes! When you make a gift, every single penny of your support goes directly to the fund of your choosing — that’s why gifts of any size make such a big difference for students.
Digital Downloads
Level up your online advocacy with these sweet #LBGG social media accessories and Zoom backgrounds.
Download images for desktop posting.
Tap and hold images on mobile to save to your camera roll.
Download images for desktop posting.
Tap and hold images on mobile to save to your camera roll.
#LoveBlueGiveGold
#LBGG2024
#ToppersUp
#seugives
#seualumni
#seugivesgold
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Post pictures with Flat Topper October 2-6, 2023 on social media with these hashtags #FlatTopperSEU #LoveBlueGiveGold #LBGG2024 #SEUGivesGold #SEUGives #SEUalumni and share your SEU Pride!
Dress up your favorite SEU photos with one of these #LBGG logos! Click here to find your favorite color and style.
