Associate Vice President for Alumni and Donor Engagement Mark Thaden and Executive Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando appear on WFVA’s Town Talk.
Associate Vice President for Alumni and Donor Engagement Mark Thaden and Executive Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando appeared on News Talk 1230 WFVA’s Town Talk recently to preview Mary Wash Day, a high-energy 24-hour giving event running from March 25 at noon to March 26 at noon.
The event highlights the power of participation, with challenges and matching gifts designed to multiply donations and unlock even more support for the University of Mary Washington. They also look ahead to Reunion Weekend (May 29–31) and the 100th anniversary of the beloved Devil-Goat Day celebration. Listen to the episode on WFVA.
Other media mentions for Thaden and Orlando include:
LISTEN: UMW prepares for 24-Hour giving event Wed & Thursday (Fredericksburg Free Press)
UMW’s Shelby Orlando and Mark Thaden say during the day, donors can support more than 80 areas across the university, including scholarships, academics, athletics, and student life. Last year, contributions totaled about $1.3 million, and organizers say they hope to surpass that figure this year. Learn more in the Fredericksburg Free Press.
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