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title: "(Higher Ed) Donation Returns: How To & Best Practices"
description: How to Encourage the Campus Community to Return Containers and Support Meaningful Causes
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# (Higher Ed) Donation Returns: How To & Best Practices
## How to Encourage the Campus Community to Return Containers and Support Meaningful Causes
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Giving students the option to donate their deposits can drive engagement and support meaningful causes. Here’s how to make it work on your campus:
### **1. Promote with Purpose**
Leverage campus communication channels:
- [**Digital & Physical Signage**](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10jSDaPXJFb1QP5WlXL_Npf438CLnpiqL?usp=sharing) – Display in dining halls, residences, and common spaces.
- **Social Media** – Spread the message through engaging content.
- **Tabling & Events** – Create on-campus touchpoints to encourage participation.
Use our [**suggested internal communications**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bybUowHAt-3jxds9vGDBwbFJacwITFgQ29qxpnE9N_0/edit?usp=sharing) document to help drive those conversations!
### **2. Partner with Campus Groups**
Work with student unions, sustainability offices, and on-campus/local charities to amplify awareness and drive participation.
Need your schools preferred charity added to the Friendlier app? Reach out to us directly at [**info@friendlier.com**](mailto:info@friendlier.com) with the charity name, registration number, and logo.
### **3. Celebrate & Share Results**
Regularly update students on progress (e.g., “$100 donated, let’s reach $500!”), highlight success stories, and thank participants to keep momentum going.
By making donations simple, visible, and rewarding, you can turn every return into a chance to create real change.
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