We hope you find inspiration from the images and suggested messaging. You are free to pull directly from the wording provided, or to edit as you see fit. Thank you for sharing your Niner Pride For the Love of Charlotte and encouraging others to give!
Sample Text Messages
Option 1: Hey [Name], it’s Coach [Last Name]. Niner Nation Gives kicks off soon! We’re looking to climb the leaderboard this year, and every gift—no matter the size—gets us closer to the top. Your support directly helps us with [Specific Need, e.g., new training gear/travel costs]. Can we count on you to help us represent [Sport Name]? ⛏️ ➡️ https://ninernationgives.charlotte.edu/giving-day/101198/signup
Option 2: Hi [Name], Coach [Last Name] here. As we gear up for Niner Nation Gives, I’m looking back at how much our program has grown thanks to people like you. Your generosity allows our student-athletes to excel both in the classroom and on the [Field/Court]. Help us keep that momentum going today! 🤙: ➡️ https://ninernationgives.charlotte.edu/giving-day/101198/signup
Option 1: Coach [Last Name] here—Niner Nation Gives is LIVE! We have 49 hours to show the world what [Sport Name] is made of. We’re currently [Number] on the leaderboard and need your help to move up. A gift of any size right now helps us unlock [Specific Bonus/Goal]. Are you in? ⛏️ Give here: [Link]
Option 2: Hi [Name], it’s Coach [Last Name]. We’re right in the middle of Niner Nation Gives, and I’m reaching out to our inner circle to help us reach our goal of $[Amount] for [Specific Project]. Your support right now directly impacts our players’ experience this season. Let's go All In! 🤙 Support the team here: [Link]
Option 3: Coach [Last Name] here. We are neck-and-neck on the Niner Nation Gives leaderboard! ⛏️ A gift of even $49 right now could be the difference-maker in helping [Sport Name] take the top spot. Let’s show them how we show up for our own. Can you help us close the gap? 🤙 [Link]
Option 4: Hi [Name], it’s Coach [Last Name]. We’re mid-campaign for Niner Nation Gives and our goal is to fund [Specific Item, e.g., new GPS tracking vests/recruiting software]. Your support today isn’t just a donation—it’s an investment in our next win. Every bit counts! ⛏️ Support the team here: [Link]
Option 5: Niner Nation, it’s Coach [Last Name]. We’re halfway through the 49 hours of Niner Nation Gives! We’ve had [Number] donors step up so far—will you be next? Let’s go All In for [Sport Name] and keep this momentum rolling. 🤙 Give now: [Link]
Option 1: Coach [Last Name] here. WE DID IT! ⛏️ Because of you and the rest of Niner Nation, we raised $[Amount] for [Sport Name] during the campaign. Your support keeps us competitive and fueled for the season ahead. Thank you for going All In with us! 🤙 #NinerNationGives
Option 2: Hi [Name], it’s Coach [Last Name]. I wanted to personally thank you for your gift during Niner Nation Gives. Your generosity directly supports our players’ [Specific Need, e.g., nutrition/travel/scholarships]. We’re back at work today, and we’re carrying your support with us. Go Niners! ⛏️
Option 3: Coach [Last Name] here. I’m blown away by the turnout for Niner Nation Gives. We had [Number] donors step up for our program this year! Thank you for being a vital part of the [Sport Name] family. We can't wait to see you in the stands soon. 🤙 #GoldStandard
Sample Emails
Subject Line: Something big is starting in Niner Nation ⛏️
Body:
Dear [Name],
In just a few days, the clock starts on Niner Nation Gives—Charlotte’s annual 49-hour unitied push to support our students, our campus, and our programs.
As the Head Coach of [Sport Name], I see firsthand the grit and heart our student-athletes put into every practice and every game. But the standard we strive for requires more than just hard work on the field; it requires a community that stands behind them.
This year, our program is aiming to [Specific Goal, e.g., raise $10,000 / recruit 50 new donors] to fund [Specific Project, e.g., enhanced nutrition stations / new travel gear].
When the campaign kicks off on [Date/Time], I’m asking you to go All In with us. Whether it’s $49 or $4,900, every gift directly fuels the success of our players.
Keep an eye on your inbox and our social media channels for the official launch link. Let’s show the rest of the university that [Sport Name] shows up loudest.
Go Niners!
[YOUR NAME]
Subject Line: 49 Hours. One Goal. Are you All In? ⛏️
Body:
Dear [Name],
The clock is ticking! Niner Nation Gives is officially underway, and for the next 49 hours, all eyes are on Charlotte.
As the Head Coach of [Sport Name], I’m reaching out because you are a vital part of our team's success. Right now, we are in a dead heat on the leaderboard, and every gift—no matter the size—propels us forward.
We are aiming to raise $[Goal Amount] specifically to [Specific Impact: e.g., upgrade our film room / offset travel costs for our upcoming tournament].
Your support does more than just hit a financial target; it tells our student-athletes that Niner Nation has their back. It’s about providing them with the resources they need to win, both in the classroom and in competition.
[Link: Give to Sport Name Here]
Follow along with the live leaderboard at the link above and help us show the rest of the university the power of [Sport Name].
Let’s go All In. 🤙
Go Niners!
[YOUR NAME]
P.S. If you want to join me as an ambassador, it's not too late! You can sign up here. Complete the You+2 challenge and win an exclusive Charlotte beach towel and lunch box.
Subject Line: We felt the power of Niner Nation! ⛏️
Body:
Dear [Name],
The clock has stopped on Niner Nation Gives, and I am sitting in my office feeling incredibly proud to lead this program.
Because you chose to go All In over the last 49 hours, we raised $[Total Amount] from [Number] donors. Whether you gave $49 or $4,900, your contribution is a direct investment in the young men and women who wear the Charlotte jersey.
These funds are already being put to work to [Specific Impact: e.g., finalize our new locker room project / provide elite recovery tools / fund our next road trip].
Beyond the dollars raised, seeing the names of alums, parents, and friends pop up on that leaderboard serves as a huge motivation for our student-athletes. It reminds them that they aren't just playing for themselves—they’re playing for a massive, supportive Niner family.
On behalf of the entire [Sport Name] staff and every one of our players: Thank you.
We look forward to seeing you in the stands very soon. 🤙
Go Niners!
Thank you,
[YOUR NAME]