The Northwest Missouri State University community will devote 1,905 minutes to raising support for the institution as it participates in its annual Bearcat Day of Green April 2-3.

Northwest, which was founded in 1905, and the Northwest Foundation are organizing the fourth annual event and encouraging alumni and friends to support a variety of initiatives on campus through their financial gifts.

“The Bearcat Day of Green is a collective effort from many Bearcats to impact Northwest on a larger scale,” said Tess Lovig, annual giving and alumni relations specialist with Northwest’s Office of University Advancement. “We’re able to make a vast difference for the University when we pool together our support during this event.”

Northwest alumni and friends already are actively raising awareness for the event, which is designed to secure funds for causes that will impact the lives of current students.

All individuals and organizations are invited to participate by visiting http://dayofgreen.ngskmc-eis.net/ anytime between 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, and 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 3.

Participants in the Bearcat Day of Green may choose to give to areas such as academic excellence, scholarships or Bearcat athletics. Gifts also may be designated to specific initiatives such as the Martindale Hall renovation project, Bearcats Helping Bearcats, campus beautification projects, KXCV-KRNW radio, or any number of Northwest funds supporting multiculturalism.

Additionally, donors also may choose to give to the Northwest Fund, an unrestricted fund that supports the University’s most significant needs.

During the Bearcat Day of Green, donors have the option to make one-time gifts to Northwest. Donors’ individual contributions also can help “unlock” additional challenge gifts to University initiatives based on a predetermined number of donations or giving amount.

Throughout the event, participants may follow the giving campaign’s progress on Northwest Alumni Association social media channels at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Additionally, participants may promote and raise awareness about the event as ambassadors.