The Westfield State Foundation fuels the university's efforts to change lives by effectively raising funds and managing gifts to support the university. It has over $6.5 million in endowments and awards thousands in scholarships annually. A campaign aims to increase faculty donations to scholarships by hosting events like coffee meetings and running raffles with baskets pertaining to different scholarships. Donation levels provide sponsor packages as incentives. The campaign goals to increase awareness, interest, and the number of faculty donors over the next year to help more students through financial support.
Creating and Executing a Successful Class Agent ProgramLori Wineman
Creating and Executing a Successful Class Agent Program outlines how Occidental College launched a new Class Agent program to increase alumni engagement and fundraising. The program trains volunteer Class Agents to cultivate relationships with classmates and solicit gifts. It provides tools and resources to Class Agents and coordinates solicitation efforts. Since starting the program, Occidental has seen exponential growth in reunion attendance, increased annual fund participation and dollars raised, and a pipeline of engaged volunteers to help with capital campaigns and other initiatives. The document shares best practices for launching and managing an effective Class Agent program.
Alumni Weekend 2014 Social and Giving TrainingJulia Hatfield
The document provides details for an upcoming alumni weekend reunion, including the tentative schedule, accommodation and class party options, responsibilities of reunion volunteers, fundraising plans, and a reunion checklist. The weekend will include various events from Friday to Sunday like registration, luncheons, ceremonies, parties and more. Accommodations are available in dorms or local hotels. Classes can reserve space for headquarters and parties. The fundraising committee duties include sending letters, making calls to solicit gifts and participation. The checklist outlines tasks to complete in the months leading up to the reunion.
Why you should give to Pacific Lutheran University (1)Danielle Shepperd
This document encourages donations to Pacific Lutheran University by highlighting some key facts about financial aid and donor participation at the university. It notes that 97% of PLU students received financial aid last year totaling over $2.5 million. Most aid for private universities comes from alumni donors. The university has a small student-faculty ratio and average class size of 20, and is ranked in the top 15 universities in the West. Donations, even small gifts under $50, are important as they show support for the degree and can influence outside ratings and funding. Alumni are encouraged to donate to help continue providing financial aid to future students.
This document discusses opportunities for volunteering in public elementary schools and the benefits of such volunteering. It provides a long list of ways volunteers can assist in schools, such as tutoring, helping with homework, classroom assistance, playground supervision, and more. It outlines where to start in the volunteering process by contacting the school district or individual schools. It also addresses potential obstacles like background checks and training requirements. The document emphasizes that volunteers can make a big difference for students and schools are grateful for the extra support.
This document discusses the importance of higher education and saving for college. It provides statistics showing that those with a bachelor's degree have lower unemployment and higher earnings. It also outlines the average costs of public and private colleges and discusses strategies for saving such as starting early, using automatic transfers, and involving family. The document promotes two savings options in Massachusetts: the U.Fund 529 college investing plan and U.Plan prepaid tuition program. It lists participating colleges and urges readers to start saving and learn more about college costs.
The University of Virginia conducted market research on its decentralized annual fundraising efforts. It found alumni felt pride in UVA but were confused by the many fundraising units. A unified "Virginia Fund" was proposed to establish a shared identity, clearly define uses, and better coordinate communications. Key insights included emphasizing the university brand, illustrating how small gifts impact programs, and tailoring messages and timing to alumni segments. Testing various communication strategies was recommended to continually improve the annual fundraising process.
The Westfield State Foundation fuels the university's efforts to change lives by effectively raising funds and managing gifts to support the university. It has over $6.5 million in endowments and awards thousands in scholarships annually. A campaign aims to increase faculty donations to scholarships by hosting events like coffee meetings and running raffles with baskets pertaining to different scholarships. Donation levels provide sponsor packages as incentives. The campaign goals to increase awareness, interest, and the number of faculty donors over the next year to help more students through financial support.
Creating and Executing a Successful Class Agent ProgramLori Wineman
Creating and Executing a Successful Class Agent Program outlines how Occidental College launched a new Class Agent program to increase alumni engagement and fundraising. The program trains volunteer Class Agents to cultivate relationships with classmates and solicit gifts. It provides tools and resources to Class Agents and coordinates solicitation efforts. Since starting the program, Occidental has seen exponential growth in reunion attendance, increased annual fund participation and dollars raised, and a pipeline of engaged volunteers to help with capital campaigns and other initiatives. The document shares best practices for launching and managing an effective Class Agent program.
Alumni Weekend 2014 Social and Giving TrainingJulia Hatfield
The document provides details for an upcoming alumni weekend reunion, including the tentative schedule, accommodation and class party options, responsibilities of reunion volunteers, fundraising plans, and a reunion checklist. The weekend will include various events from Friday to Sunday like registration, luncheons, ceremonies, parties and more. Accommodations are available in dorms or local hotels. Classes can reserve space for headquarters and parties. The fundraising committee duties include sending letters, making calls to solicit gifts and participation. The checklist outlines tasks to complete in the months leading up to the reunion.
Why you should give to Pacific Lutheran University (1)Danielle Shepperd
This document encourages donations to Pacific Lutheran University by highlighting some key facts about financial aid and donor participation at the university. It notes that 97% of PLU students received financial aid last year totaling over $2.5 million. Most aid for private universities comes from alumni donors. The university has a small student-faculty ratio and average class size of 20, and is ranked in the top 15 universities in the West. Donations, even small gifts under $50, are important as they show support for the degree and can influence outside ratings and funding. Alumni are encouraged to donate to help continue providing financial aid to future students.
This document discusses opportunities for volunteering in public elementary schools and the benefits of such volunteering. It provides a long list of ways volunteers can assist in schools, such as tutoring, helping with homework, classroom assistance, playground supervision, and more. It outlines where to start in the volunteering process by contacting the school district or individual schools. It also addresses potential obstacles like background checks and training requirements. The document emphasizes that volunteers can make a big difference for students and schools are grateful for the extra support.
This document discusses the importance of higher education and saving for college. It provides statistics showing that those with a bachelor's degree have lower unemployment and higher earnings. It also outlines the average costs of public and private colleges and discusses strategies for saving such as starting early, using automatic transfers, and involving family. The document promotes two savings options in Massachusetts: the U.Fund 529 college investing plan and U.Plan prepaid tuition program. It lists participating colleges and urges readers to start saving and learn more about college costs.
The University of Virginia conducted market research on its decentralized annual fundraising efforts. It found alumni felt pride in UVA but were confused by the many fundraising units. A unified "Virginia Fund" was proposed to establish a shared identity, clearly define uses, and better coordinate communications. Key insights included emphasizing the university brand, illustrating how small gifts impact programs, and tailoring messages and timing to alumni segments. Testing various communication strategies was recommended to continually improve the annual fundraising process.
The document summarizes information about the Elon Academy program, which aims to support underrepresented students in accessing college. It discusses the mission and structure of the program, identifying potential first-generation college students, students of color, and students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds as underrepresented groups. The program provides academic strengthening, leadership development, college preparation, and civic engagement. It outlines aspects of the program that have led to success, such as academic coursework building student confidence, near-peer mentoring relationships, college visits, and clearly defined staff roles. Challenges and resources for supporting underrepresented students are also discussed.
Exploring and Encouraging Young Alumni Giving: Tim Ponisciak and Carol PhillipsTimothy Ponisciak
This document discusses exploring and encouraging young alumni giving. It finds that 93% of millennials donated to nonprofits in 2010 and 61% donated to 3 or more causes. At Notre Dame, 32% of young alumni donate annually but there is potential to increase this rate and donation amounts. Research with young alumni found that a recognition society with a $500 minimum donation and modest benefits like event tickets would encourage higher giving levels. Notre Dame subsequently launched the Corby Society, which increased young alumni donations by 100% in its first year.
Preparing for college with middle schoolersLisa Allard
This document provides information for middle school families on planning and preparing for college. It discusses the importance of education after high school, different college options and costs. Key points include: those with a bachelor's degree earn more and have lower unemployment; college options include 4-year, 2-year, vocational programs; the median earnings and tax payments are higher for those with more education. It provides strategies for academic preparation in middle school, exploring extracurriculars and colleges. Families can use tools like net price calculators, FAFSA, college search sites to understand affordability. The document reviews financial aid, grants, loans and savings vs borrowing. It highlights Massachusetts savings options like U.Fund 529 and U.Plan
This document provides information about college admissions and planning from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). It discusses trends in admissions, developing a college list, the application process including essays and recommendations, financial aid and affordability research, and resources for college planning. Students are encouraged to stay organized, visit campuses, utilize free online tools from MEFA and the College Board, and meet application deadlines in their college planning process.
The Campus Kitchens Project: Using Food as a Tool to Strengthen CommunitiesBonner Foundation
The document discusses the Campus Kitchens Project, which recovers surplus food from college dining halls and prepares meals for those in need. It began in 2001 to share the model of DC Central Kitchen across the country. The Campus Kitchens Project operates on over 4,000 campuses, recovering food, preparing meals in dining hall kitchens, and delivering to communities. It aims to strengthen communities through food, nutrition education, community gardens, and economic empowerment. The document provides guidance for starting a Campus Kitchen, including gaining support from students, schools, dining services, and community partners. It also describes the experiences of the Campus Kitchen at Lindsey Wilson College.
SACAC Session B: The True Tragic Tale of College Costs and Financial AidRaise.me
- College costs have dramatically outpaced both family income and inflation over the past 20+ years, creating a "true, tragic tale" of financial strain for many families.
- The process of applying for and receiving financial aid is confusing due to flawed components like the FAFSA, net price calculators provided by colleges, and vague or misleading statistics presented by admissions offices.
- There is a lack of clear, accurate information available to help families understand how much financial aid they will realistically receive from different colleges, making it difficult for families to make good decisions about college affordability.
Steve Beeland Northwest Agriculture And Forestry University Fund RaisingMark Varner
The document discusses the university fundraising process which includes identifying donors, evaluating donor capacity, cultivating donor interest, soliciting gifts, committing gifts, and stewardship. It provides details on donor profiles, asks, and goals for the university's capital campaign with $355 million remaining to reach the $1 billion goal. Private gifts are critical to the university's long term success and excellence.
This document is Erika Giugovaz's official co-curricular record from Carleton University listing her involvement in various extracurricular activities from 2012-2016. It details that she held leadership positions such as Head of Sponsorship and Public Relations for Relay for Life, was a Sales Assistant for Ravens Gala, and served as a volunteer notetaker. Additionally, she served as Head Captain of Administration for Red Zone in multiple years and was a team leader and volunteer for Fall Orientation on multiple occasions. Throughout her involvement in these activities, she gained experience in skills like leadership, organization, communication, diversity, social responsibility and more.
The document describes the United Way's Youth United Way program, which aims to develop leadership skills in local youth and involve them in community change efforts. As part of the program, juniors and seniors in high school can volunteer and serve as leaders, participating in meetings, fundraisers, and other initiatives. The deadline to apply for the 2010-2011 school year is May 7, 2010. Applicants must be entering their junior year with a GPA of at least 2.5 and demonstrate responsibility and motivation to make a difference in their community.
College Mentors for Kids is a new student organization at the University of Dayton that pairs undergraduate mentors with elementary school students from Dayton Public Schools. The purpose is to inspire the children's interest in higher education and teach them about college life. There are currently 25 mentors working with 25 third and fourth grade boys from Dayton Boys Prep Academy through weekly activities focused on higher education, community service, and cultural diversity. The club's future goals include expanding their program and adding a local girls' school.
Discover how to pay for college with the help of our financial aid guide. You will learn about why go to college, what are ways to finance your education expenses, what is FAFSA, what are sources of college financial aid and other important information on paying for college. Read our guide today.
This document provides an overview of alumni profiles and updates from Loyalist College. It includes short profiles of 3 alumni: Katrina Geenevasen, a 2012 journalism graduate who is now the editor of ReFINEd Kingston Magazine; Francis Kendall, a 2011 biosciences graduate who works in research and development at DuPont; and Dakk Sutthajaidee, a 2015 culinary management graduate now working as a chef apprentice. It also provides updates on upcoming alumni events, including the career fair and guest chef series. The president's message discusses the new 2020 strategic plan and achievements of the previous strategic plan.
This document provides guidance on building strong alumni relations in order to facilitate fundraising. It recommends focusing first on "friendraising" by cultivating pride, engagement, and stewardship among alumni. This involves promoting the unique spirit and traditions of the school, providing opportunities for alumni to participate and serve the school and community, and recognizing alumni contributions. Specific tactics include organizing class reunions and affinity groups, cultivating individual alumni through communications and stories, and showing appreciation through acknowledgments and recognition opportunities. Strong alumni data and volunteer recruitment are also important to support these efforts.
Navigating Financial Aid in Plain EnglishWill Patch
Learn more about how to find and understand the financial aid aspect of college admissions and search. Presented in sessions at the Fort Wayne Regional College Fair 2014.
The Johns Creek Arts Center provides art instruction to over 2,000 students per year through classes, camps and workshops. Their mission is to inspire artistic development for youth and adults through quality art programs taught by accomplished instructors. They seek funding to increase outreach programs for underserved children and seniors, research art therapy programs, and support general operations to remain financially viable. Their main sources of income are class/camp fees and grants, but they aim to increase grant/donation funding due to budget challenges from reduced grants and contributions in the current economy.
The document outlines the agenda and panelists for an alumni volunteer leadership forum at Choate Rosemary Hall. It discusses the roles and goals of alumni volunteers in activities like class agent calls, the annual fund, and regional/reunion events. The annual fund has set participation and fundraising records but goals for the current year aim to broaden engagement given impacts of the recession. The document provides an overview of the class agent process and how new volunteers can get started.
The Goldstein Family Challenge encourages young alumni of the University of Miami to participate in annual giving. If 2,013 young alumni donate to UM in the current fiscal year, the Goldstein Family will donate $25,000 to need-based student scholarships. Volunteers are needed to promote the challenge as participants, ambassadors, or leaders by making donations, sharing information on social media, attending events, and encouraging others to donate. Volunteering strengthens alumni connections to the university and supports the UM experience for current and future students.
Cuyahoga Community College received funding from Ohio Reach to enhance support services for former foster youth enrolled at the college. The goal is to improve retention and completion rates for this student group. The college has established an initiative team, identified current foster scholar students, and created a website with resources. Next steps include developing a mentoring program, cultivating community partnerships, and recruiting more foster scholars to the college through marketing.
The Campus Community Life Cycle: From Admissions to AlumniED MAP
The Campus Community Life Cycle series will explore the stages students go through as they assimilate into a new school community, become involved in campus life and then stay active after graduation as alumni. Gain ideas you can use as experts discuss:
• Optimizing each stage in the transition process
• How to create a strong student community and alumni network
• Ways to assure student and institutional success
This series will be presented in three, progressive sessions beginning with Integrating New Students Into the Community. Topic highlights of this presentation include:
• Pre-enrollment activities: getting new students to the first day of class
• Engaging students in your community
• Transitioning new students to full members of the community in the first term
Other webinars in this series include:
• Community as a Retention Tool – April, 2010
• Maintaining Community After Graduation: Benefits to the Institution – May, 2010
Additional information about the upcoming webinars in this series will be available soon. Write us at connect@edmap.biz for more information.
The document summarizes information about the Elon Academy program, which aims to support underrepresented students in accessing college. It discusses the mission and structure of the program, identifying potential first-generation college students, students of color, and students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds as underrepresented groups. The program provides academic strengthening, leadership development, college preparation, and civic engagement. It outlines aspects of the program that have led to success, such as academic coursework building student confidence, near-peer mentoring relationships, college visits, and clearly defined staff roles. Challenges and resources for supporting underrepresented students are also discussed.
Exploring and Encouraging Young Alumni Giving: Tim Ponisciak and Carol PhillipsTimothy Ponisciak
This document discusses exploring and encouraging young alumni giving. It finds that 93% of millennials donated to nonprofits in 2010 and 61% donated to 3 or more causes. At Notre Dame, 32% of young alumni donate annually but there is potential to increase this rate and donation amounts. Research with young alumni found that a recognition society with a $500 minimum donation and modest benefits like event tickets would encourage higher giving levels. Notre Dame subsequently launched the Corby Society, which increased young alumni donations by 100% in its first year.
Preparing for college with middle schoolersLisa Allard
This document provides information for middle school families on planning and preparing for college. It discusses the importance of education after high school, different college options and costs. Key points include: those with a bachelor's degree earn more and have lower unemployment; college options include 4-year, 2-year, vocational programs; the median earnings and tax payments are higher for those with more education. It provides strategies for academic preparation in middle school, exploring extracurriculars and colleges. Families can use tools like net price calculators, FAFSA, college search sites to understand affordability. The document reviews financial aid, grants, loans and savings vs borrowing. It highlights Massachusetts savings options like U.Fund 529 and U.Plan
This document provides information about college admissions and planning from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). It discusses trends in admissions, developing a college list, the application process including essays and recommendations, financial aid and affordability research, and resources for college planning. Students are encouraged to stay organized, visit campuses, utilize free online tools from MEFA and the College Board, and meet application deadlines in their college planning process.
The Campus Kitchens Project: Using Food as a Tool to Strengthen CommunitiesBonner Foundation
The document discusses the Campus Kitchens Project, which recovers surplus food from college dining halls and prepares meals for those in need. It began in 2001 to share the model of DC Central Kitchen across the country. The Campus Kitchens Project operates on over 4,000 campuses, recovering food, preparing meals in dining hall kitchens, and delivering to communities. It aims to strengthen communities through food, nutrition education, community gardens, and economic empowerment. The document provides guidance for starting a Campus Kitchen, including gaining support from students, schools, dining services, and community partners. It also describes the experiences of the Campus Kitchen at Lindsey Wilson College.
SACAC Session B: The True Tragic Tale of College Costs and Financial AidRaise.me
- College costs have dramatically outpaced both family income and inflation over the past 20+ years, creating a "true, tragic tale" of financial strain for many families.
- The process of applying for and receiving financial aid is confusing due to flawed components like the FAFSA, net price calculators provided by colleges, and vague or misleading statistics presented by admissions offices.
- There is a lack of clear, accurate information available to help families understand how much financial aid they will realistically receive from different colleges, making it difficult for families to make good decisions about college affordability.
Steve Beeland Northwest Agriculture And Forestry University Fund RaisingMark Varner
The document discusses the university fundraising process which includes identifying donors, evaluating donor capacity, cultivating donor interest, soliciting gifts, committing gifts, and stewardship. It provides details on donor profiles, asks, and goals for the university's capital campaign with $355 million remaining to reach the $1 billion goal. Private gifts are critical to the university's long term success and excellence.
This document is Erika Giugovaz's official co-curricular record from Carleton University listing her involvement in various extracurricular activities from 2012-2016. It details that she held leadership positions such as Head of Sponsorship and Public Relations for Relay for Life, was a Sales Assistant for Ravens Gala, and served as a volunteer notetaker. Additionally, she served as Head Captain of Administration for Red Zone in multiple years and was a team leader and volunteer for Fall Orientation on multiple occasions. Throughout her involvement in these activities, she gained experience in skills like leadership, organization, communication, diversity, social responsibility and more.
The document describes the United Way's Youth United Way program, which aims to develop leadership skills in local youth and involve them in community change efforts. As part of the program, juniors and seniors in high school can volunteer and serve as leaders, participating in meetings, fundraisers, and other initiatives. The deadline to apply for the 2010-2011 school year is May 7, 2010. Applicants must be entering their junior year with a GPA of at least 2.5 and demonstrate responsibility and motivation to make a difference in their community.
College Mentors for Kids is a new student organization at the University of Dayton that pairs undergraduate mentors with elementary school students from Dayton Public Schools. The purpose is to inspire the children's interest in higher education and teach them about college life. There are currently 25 mentors working with 25 third and fourth grade boys from Dayton Boys Prep Academy through weekly activities focused on higher education, community service, and cultural diversity. The club's future goals include expanding their program and adding a local girls' school.
Discover how to pay for college with the help of our financial aid guide. You will learn about why go to college, what are ways to finance your education expenses, what is FAFSA, what are sources of college financial aid and other important information on paying for college. Read our guide today.
This document provides an overview of alumni profiles and updates from Loyalist College. It includes short profiles of 3 alumni: Katrina Geenevasen, a 2012 journalism graduate who is now the editor of ReFINEd Kingston Magazine; Francis Kendall, a 2011 biosciences graduate who works in research and development at DuPont; and Dakk Sutthajaidee, a 2015 culinary management graduate now working as a chef apprentice. It also provides updates on upcoming alumni events, including the career fair and guest chef series. The president's message discusses the new 2020 strategic plan and achievements of the previous strategic plan.
This document provides guidance on building strong alumni relations in order to facilitate fundraising. It recommends focusing first on "friendraising" by cultivating pride, engagement, and stewardship among alumni. This involves promoting the unique spirit and traditions of the school, providing opportunities for alumni to participate and serve the school and community, and recognizing alumni contributions. Specific tactics include organizing class reunions and affinity groups, cultivating individual alumni through communications and stories, and showing appreciation through acknowledgments and recognition opportunities. Strong alumni data and volunteer recruitment are also important to support these efforts.
Navigating Financial Aid in Plain EnglishWill Patch
Learn more about how to find and understand the financial aid aspect of college admissions and search. Presented in sessions at the Fort Wayne Regional College Fair 2014.
The Johns Creek Arts Center provides art instruction to over 2,000 students per year through classes, camps and workshops. Their mission is to inspire artistic development for youth and adults through quality art programs taught by accomplished instructors. They seek funding to increase outreach programs for underserved children and seniors, research art therapy programs, and support general operations to remain financially viable. Their main sources of income are class/camp fees and grants, but they aim to increase grant/donation funding due to budget challenges from reduced grants and contributions in the current economy.
The document outlines the agenda and panelists for an alumni volunteer leadership forum at Choate Rosemary Hall. It discusses the roles and goals of alumni volunteers in activities like class agent calls, the annual fund, and regional/reunion events. The annual fund has set participation and fundraising records but goals for the current year aim to broaden engagement given impacts of the recession. The document provides an overview of the class agent process and how new volunteers can get started.
The Goldstein Family Challenge encourages young alumni of the University of Miami to participate in annual giving. If 2,013 young alumni donate to UM in the current fiscal year, the Goldstein Family will donate $25,000 to need-based student scholarships. Volunteers are needed to promote the challenge as participants, ambassadors, or leaders by making donations, sharing information on social media, attending events, and encouraging others to donate. Volunteering strengthens alumni connections to the university and supports the UM experience for current and future students.
Cuyahoga Community College received funding from Ohio Reach to enhance support services for former foster youth enrolled at the college. The goal is to improve retention and completion rates for this student group. The college has established an initiative team, identified current foster scholar students, and created a website with resources. Next steps include developing a mentoring program, cultivating community partnerships, and recruiting more foster scholars to the college through marketing.
The Campus Community Life Cycle: From Admissions to AlumniED MAP
The Campus Community Life Cycle series will explore the stages students go through as they assimilate into a new school community, become involved in campus life and then stay active after graduation as alumni. Gain ideas you can use as experts discuss:
• Optimizing each stage in the transition process
• How to create a strong student community and alumni network
• Ways to assure student and institutional success
This series will be presented in three, progressive sessions beginning with Integrating New Students Into the Community. Topic highlights of this presentation include:
• Pre-enrollment activities: getting new students to the first day of class
• Engaging students in your community
• Transitioning new students to full members of the community in the first term
Other webinars in this series include:
• Community as a Retention Tool – April, 2010
• Maintaining Community After Graduation: Benefits to the Institution – May, 2010
Additional information about the upcoming webinars in this series will be available soon. Write us at connect@edmap.biz for more information.
The document provides information about campaigns and fundraising for Florida State University. It discusses the history of capital campaigns including "Investment in Learning" from 1991-1998 that raised $301 million, "FSU Connect" from 2000-2005 that raised $630 million, and the current "Raise the Torch" campaign from 2010-2018 with a billion dollar goal. It also provides financial details on support from different university organizations, endowment amounts, trends in charitable giving, and some of the largest donations to universities in 2013.
- Staff donations to the TeamMates program in South Sioux City have increased substantially from 2010-2014, with 117 staff donating $1,267 per month in 2014. An additional $1,000 in one-time donations were received.
- The TeamMates program provides mentoring to 140 students with 130 active matches. Donations help cover half the cost of the program coordinator salary as well as other program expenses like background checks, supplies, and scholarships for graduating mentees.
- A thank you letter from 2013 highlights that staff donations that year increased 50% from the previous year, allowing the program to fully fund scholarships and partnership fees for the year. Donations are critical to keeping the cost of
Digging up sources of college and university fundingSuzanne Tyson
Funding college and university can be a challenge. HigherEdPoints and ScholarshipsCanada created a presentation for high school counsellors, parents and students on all the sources of funding available in Canada from scholarships to using loyalty points (Aeroplan and TD Points)
This document summarizes a scholarship program that provides support for rural students in Cambodia to attend university or vocational training. It outlines the scholarship model which provides different levels of financial and non-financial support over 4 years. It also describes additional learning opportunities and a requirement for scholarship students to give back to their communities. Various levels of investment are presented that would sponsor individual students or multiple scholarships. Reports and updates that would be provided to sponsors are listed.
The document describes a scholarship sponsorship program that provides rural Cambodian students opportunities to pursue higher education, outlines the scholarship model which provides varying levels of financial support over 4 years, and presents various investment opportunities for donors to fund individual student scholarships or entire scholarship programs to support 20 students.
How To Attend College and University for Free: 2016 Scholarship and Internshi...Joaquin Roibal
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The document discusses several partnership programs between Polk County Schools and the local community, including: 1) volunteer programs that engage over 30,000 volunteers annually, 2) mentoring programs that partner students with positive role models, and 3) business partnerships that strengthen education. It provides details on various ways for community members and organizations to get involved through volunteering, donations, sponsorships and other initiatives.
Data Driven Alumni Communications: The Method to the MadnessConverge Consulting
Colleges are better at managing relationships with Champions than they are with Acquaintances. The study identified three segments of alumni - Champions, Friends, and Acquaintances - based on their attitudes and motivations toward giving. Champions are the most important segment for colleges to target as they donate the most frequently and make the largest donations. While colleges have had some success with Champions, they ineffectively manage the large Acquaintances segment and waste resources contacting them as much as the other segments. Effective alumni communications require research-based segmentation, personalized messaging tailored to each segment's motivations, and continuous testing and evaluation of communication strategies.
The webinar provided best practices for colleges and community-based organizations (CBOs) to develop partnerships to support first-generation students. The panelists from various colleges and CBOs discussed finding and researching CBOs, developing communication systems, evaluating relationships, and lessons learned. They emphasized the importance of commitment, flexibility, transparency, and creating long-term relationships to improve college access and completion rates. Contact information was provided for representatives from Lawrence University, Holy Names University, College Track, and College Possible.
This document provides information about various scholarship opportunities for high school and college students. It lists scholarships such as the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, the John Montgomery Belk Scholarship at Davidson College, scholarships from the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), and the UNCF and Gates Millennium Scholars programs. It also advertises upcoming scholarship application deadlines and challenges, including the Mercer Engineering Scholarship Challenge on November 14, 2015. Students are advised to check with Mrs. Chenedra Garnigan for scholarship applications.
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The document provides information about co-curricular activities (CCA) for students at Damai Secondary School. It includes the CCA guidelines, selection of activities, grading guidelines, and timelines for CCA participation. The key details are:
1) CCA participation is compulsory for all secondary school students and aims to teach skills and inculcate values through sustained involvement in a CCA.
2) Students must participate in one main CCA from four groups - physical sports, uniformed groups, visual and performing arts, or clubs and societies.
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The document discusses plans for a new Blank Honors Center at the University of Iowa. The Center will house both the UI Honors Program and the Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education. It will cost $13 million to build, with over $9 million coming from private donations including $5 million from Myron and Jacqueline Blank. The new building will include classroom and study space and is expected to help recruit top students. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in July 2001.
The document provides information about student opportunities and representation in higher education at Bridgwater College. It describes the roles of the Lead Student Representative, Student Representatives, and Student Union. It also discusses how student feedback is gathered through surveys and how the student voice has led to improvements in social activities and plans for a dedicated higher education student center.
Navigating the world of forex trading can be challenging, especially for beginners. To help you make an informed decision, we have comprehensively compared the best forex brokers in India for 2024. This article, reviewed by Top Forex Brokers Review, will cover featured award winners, the best forex brokers, featured offers, the best copy trading platforms, the best forex brokers for beginners, the best MetaTrader brokers, and recently updated reviews. We will focus on FP Markets, Black Bull, EightCap, IC Markets, and Octa.
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The global retail industry has weathered numerous storms, with the financial crisis of 2008 serving as a poignant reminder of the sector's resilience and adaptability. However, as we navigate the complex landscape of 2024, retailers face a unique set of challenges that demand innovative strategies and a fundamental shift in mindset. This white paper contrasts the impact of the 2008 recession on the retail sector with the current headwinds retailers are grappling with, while offering a comprehensive roadmap for success in this new paradigm.
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Adani SEBI investigation revealed that the latter had sought information from five foreign jurisdictions concerning the holdings of the firm’s foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in relation to the alleged violations of the MPS Regulations. Nevertheless, the economic interest of the twelve FPIs based in tax haven jurisdictions still needs to be determined. The Adani Group firms classed these FPIs as public shareholders. According to Hindenburg, FPIs were used to get around regulatory standards.
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2. Why volunteers are so important
Volunteers are vital to Union’s fundraising success. Head Agents
and Associate Agents work collaboratively with College staff to
meet class dollar and participation goals each year.
Direct personal contact is the most effective way for Union to
receive support from its alumni. Volunteers from each class
make up over 80% of Union’s direct contact with alumni. This is
strictly a numbers game; the more attempted contacts the more
contacts will be made, the more contacts made the more positive
responses will be returned. The more positive responses
returned the better for the students, faculty, and alumni!
Volunteer are directly responsible for bringing in over $20,000 a
year.
3. Head Agent job description
Head Agents work directly with their Annual Fund liaison, Associate Agents and
Leadership Gift Officers to meet or exceed the class goals for dollars and donors—
focusing on increased gifts and alumni participation.
Head Agent(s) are asked to do the following:
• Make your own increased gift or pledge to Union before you ask classmates;
• Recommend, recruit and enlist volunteers to serve as Associate Agents and
Leadership Gifts volunteers and maintain regular contact with volunteers;
• Solicit increased gifts from Associate Agents and prospects;
• Make a thank you phone call or send a note to those who make a gift;
• Follow up with your assignments with letters and/or e-mails for those you are
unable to reach in person or by phone;
• Participate in periodic conference calls to review the progress of your class, your
assignments and share experiences;
• Prepare personalized class letter(s) for mail solicitation;
• Provide the College with any biographical changes/updates shared by classmates
during your solicitation calls;
• Allow name to be used on Annual Fund correspondence and agree to be
profiled, featured and/or quoted in Union College publications and other
correspondence;
4. Associate Agent job description
An Associate Agent serves as a liaison between members of his/her Class and the
College. He/she works closely with the Head Agent(s) and Annual Fund staff to
meet or exceed the class goals for dollars and donors—focusing on increased gifts.
Associate Agents are asked to do the following:
• Make your own increased gift or pledge to Union before you ask classmates to do
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the same;
Make a thank you phone call or send a note to those who make a gift;
Follow up with your assignments with letters and/or e-mails for those your are
unable to reach in person or by phone;
Participate in periodic conference calls to review the progress of your class, your
assignments and share experiences;
Provide the College with any biographical changes/updates shared by classmates
during your solicitation calls;
Allow name to be used on Annual Fund correspondence and agree to be
profiled, featured and/or quoted in Union College publications and other
correspondence;
5. What to expect from Annual Fund staff
• Lists of classmates with updated contact and giving
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information
Talking points on giving challenges, alumni events, and
campus activities
Trouble-shooting help for difficult alumni or technical
support
Stationery for thank you notes
Encouragement and gratitude
6. Volunteer schedule
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July - Aug
Start of Fiscal Year
Volunteers work with staff to update contact lists and send thank you notes to classmates who made a gift last fiscal year.
Volunteers make their gift to the Annual Fund
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Sept
Outreach starts - Volunteers send emails/call/Facebook message people on their list.
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Oct.
Ux2 challenge - Volunteers send emails/call/Facebook message people on their list about challenge.
Share/update social media to promote challenge
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Nov
Head Agents write a letter to their class.
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Dec
End of year outreach. Remind people to give before end of tax season
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Jan - Feb
Volunteers get updated contact lists send thank you notes to classmates who made a gift last calendar year.
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March - April
Volunteers send emails/call/Facebook message people on their list about challenge.
Share/update social media to promote challenge
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May - June
End of fiscal year outreach. Remind people to give before end of Union's fiscal year.
7. Volunteer checklist
Review class agent training model
Make your own gift/pledge by visiting www.union.edu/give or calling
(518) 388-6175
Post on social media about making your gift Union’s Annual Fund
Review your contact assignments and talking points. Contact your
staff liaison with any questions
Prioritize your calls- be mindful of time zones
(and/or)
Send personalized emails/Facebook messages/ texts to those on
your contact list
Submit contact results to your staff liaison including the persons
name, pledge amount, and changes to their home or work address
Personally thank your classmates for all gifts and pledges.
Have Fun! This is an opportunity to catch up with old friends and
update them on what’s happening at Union
Plan to attend the Volunteer Appreciation event during Homecoming
& Family Weekend.
8. What is the Annual Fund?
Like all colleges today, Union cannot survive on tuition alone.
Support from our alumni and friends is crucial if we are to ensure
the quality education that is synonymous with the Union name.
The Annual Fund supports the College's operating budget and
provides funding for strategic priorities.
Gifts can be directed to financial aid, research, campus
life, athletics or given as Unrestricted Annual Fund
gifts (i.e., those that do not specify a particular use but allow the
College to apply them as needed). These gifts are especially
valued, as they provide Union with the flexibility to address the
areas of greatest need.
Gifts that help build the College's endowment are also critical for
generating the investment income that supports our day-to-day
operations.
9. How AF dollars are spent
Scholarship/Financial Aid
Athletics
Academics, Campus Life, and Operations
Unrestricted
12%
9%
14%
65%
10. 7 reasons to give to union
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Tuition and fees don’t cover the full cost of an education at Union (or any other).
• Annual Fund donations help make up the difference between what the students pay and what an education actually costs
• 28% of the cost of having a student at Union is paid for by sources beyond tuition.
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You benefited from similar generosity when you were a student.
• Past Alumni support helped keep tuition down and fund new equipment. Today’s students are asking for your help to do the same.
• Union’s Annual fund has been running consecutively for over 100 years – one of the oldest in the country.
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Our strength is your strength.
• Your degree reflects our campus’s reputation. To keep up with technology, teaching standards, and quality education, we need your
help.
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We have a history of quality teaching.
• Alumni donations help our campus hire the best possible instructors and hold down the student-teacher ratio.
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Your gift will help prepare the next generation for the work force.
• Annual fund donations provide students with internships, international study opportunities, cooperative education, learning
centers, tutors, and research experiences that prepare them for today’s competitive job market.
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You’ll help improve the quality of student life.
• Your donation helps fill academic needs such as student scholarships, lab equipment, and research assistance. Contributions also help
our campus offer many extracurricular activities that enhance the educational experience. The success of our fund-raising efforts will
help fuel our continued growth.
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Every bit helps.
• Corporations often look to the number of donors in choosing the level at which they will support the campus. Your gift can spur many
more.
By connecting with your classmates we can tap into the reservoir of goodwill existing in most all of us and help to rekindle the sense of
community so unique to Union. People will contribute to a cause when they feel they are a part of something and they believe in what they are
contributing to. Union’s recent changes, President Ainlay, the Minerva System, and converging technologies, have set the College up to
contribute CEOs, statesmen and educators well into the 21st Century, as the College has done since 1795.
11. Alumni participation – why it’s so important
• Participation in the Annual Fund is important symbolically to
President Ainlay, to the Union community at large, and to the
outside world. It shows our alumni value the education they
received, and believe that the College’s mission to educate
leaders is important. We hope all alumni will participate in this
year’s Annual Fund. Your work as a volunteer is important and
vital to our success.
• Class participation percentage is an important metric considered
by U.S. News and other college ranking publications to determine
rankings. Your donation is integral toward helping the College offer
scholarships, expand academic programs, and improve its
national profile.
• Alumni participation is also considered when grant monies are
awarded.
12. Ways to ask
• Call
• Write a letter
• Email
• Text
• Facebook
• Tweet
• LinkedIn
13. Ways to give
By Phone
Call The Annual Fund at (518) 388-6175 or (518) 388-6687 Mon-Fri from 8:30AM – 5PM
Online
You can choose to make a via our secure online giving page.
By Check
Checks should be made payable to Union College and mailed to:
Union College
807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308
By Credit Card
Union College accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. One-time gifts can be made online or by calling the
Annual Fund Office at (518) 388-6175
Transfer Stock Electronically
To make an electronic stock transfer or a gift of stock in certificate form, please contact Lisa Mason at (518) 388-6601 or via email
at masonl@union.edu."
See Additional Options by Visiting www.union.edu/give
14. Tips for successful outreach: during the
contact
• Be mindful of your class goals (review your Minerva report).
• Suggest a specific gift amount. Donors want and need your guidance about what is
appropriate and necessary to reach the goals of your Class and the Annual Fund. An
individual’s giving history, and more importantly, your sense of their capacity, will help you
determine an appropriate ask amount. The direct approach, such as ―Would you consider
making a gift of X amount?‖ may work best for you.
• Encourage participation. Union needs broad-based and continuing support to reach its goals.
No amount is too small. Every gift is important and deeply appreciated by the College.
• Remind donors about company matching gifts. If a classmate works for a company with a
matching gift program, ask him/her to send in a form available from his/her company’s human
resource office. Contributions made through corporate matching gift programs count toward the
individual’s gift amount.
• Ask classmates if their home or business information has changed. If there has been a
change, take down the appropriate information including phone numbers, zip codes, and
preferred e-mail addresses and then forward it to the Annual Fund Office. This helps to ensure
an accurate database for Union and your Class.
15. Tips for successful outreach : after the contact
• Contact the Union Fund Office. Once you have
completed your calls, please email your staff liaison with
updated contact information and pledge amounts. Once
your follow up is received, the Annual Fund Office will
guarantee follow-up with the donor on his/her gift/pledge.
• Thank classmates personally. Although donors are
thanked by the College (and sent a gift envelope when a
pledge is being acknowledged), a note from you will
mean a great deal. Thanking donors personally will go a
long way in helping your long-term fundraising efforts, by
letting the donor know how much you appreciate his/her
participation.
16. Overcoming objections
As you contact potential donors, you may encounter objections. Below are some sample objections and responses.
• I’m not interested.
―Even though you’ve said you’re not interested, I’d still like to tell you about some of the exciting initiatives taking place on campus, in case
you’re able to help in the future.
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I already gave.
Check to be sure the gift was in the current fiscal year. If it was not, explain: ―You may not be aware that Union operates on a fiscal year
calendar from July 1-June 30. We are securing gifts for the current year and would like to encourage your participation in this year’s Annual
Fund by renewing your pledge today. Would you be willing to consider a pledge of $______?‖
• If gift was sent this fiscal year – apologize for the miscommunication and thank them for their generous support of the College.
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I gave last year.
―Thank you! That’s all the more reason why we’re counting on you this year. Your contributions are important in sustaining the excellence of
the college. Would you consider continuing your support with a gift of $___?‖
I can’t afford to give now because of (new baby, retirement, new house).
―Alumni participation is critical to our ranking and success, and increases the value of our degrees. Any amount you would be able to contribute
will help us in increasing the number of alumni who participate, regardless of gift size. May we count on you for a pledge of $___?‖
• Explain that Union very much appreciates a gift of any size and that it can be paid in installments at their convenience through June 30th.
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I’m still paying off my student loans.
―I understand your situation. The cost of an education today is expensive. Would you consider helping other students to have the same
opportunities you had with a gift of $___?‖
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The amount I can give is so small it probably won’t help very much.
―Every contribution to Union is critical. It is not the size of the gift, but giving at a level that is meaningful to you, that is important.‖
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17. Reunion giving and volunteerism
• ReUnion gifts are often special increased gifts in
honor of a 5 year ReUnion. They are still counted
towards class goals and considered an annual
gift.
• ReUnion years have higher goals for dollars
raised and participation.
• ReUnion volunteers form a committee that works
with the Annual Fund and Alumni Relations office
to build a ReUnion program that is special for
their class.
18. Gift matching options
• Many companies offer gift matching opportunities to their
employees.
• Matches count towards the alumni’s total giving (i.e. a
$1,000 gift will be matched $1,000. This is recognized as
a Terrace Council level gift for the donor)
• Check if a contact’s employer participates in gift matching
by checking the giving form online.
• Information should be available to you through the HR
office. For more information, contact the Annual Fund
Office at 1-888-THE-IDOL or visit our matching gifts
site to search for a particular company.
19. Giving levels
UNION DONORS
Up to $99
FRANK BAILEY LEAGUE
$100 to $249
JOHN HOWARD PAYNE ASSOCIATES
$250 to $499
FOUNDERS SOCIETY
$500 to $999
RICHMOND ASSOCIATES
$1,000 to $1,794
1795 SOCIETY
$1,795 to $1,999
20. Leadership giving levels
SOCIETY OF THE IDOL
$2,000 to $2,999
SEAT OF STONE SOCIETY
$3,000 to $4,999
CHARLES STEINMETZ INNER CIRCLE
$5,000 to $7,499
RUTH EVANS PATRONS
$7,500 to $9,999
THE GARNET SOCIETY
$10,000 to $24,999
CHESTER ARTHUR ALLIANCE
$25,000 to $49,999
WILLIAM SEWARD PARTNERS
$50,000 to $99,999
THE MINERVA CIRLCE
$100,000 and above
21. The Terrace Council
• Terrace Council was formed in 1970 as a way to show the College's appreciation for
leadership gifts to Union College. Members of Terrace Council are recognized for their
leadership philanthropy, are invited to annual events both on and off campus. Terrace
Council members know they have made a financial commitment that enhances Union
College's ability to attract and retain the best students and faculty.
• All donors giving $2,000 and above are named as Terrace Council members, whether
you give a specific gift or an unrestricted gift to the Annual Fund. As the expenses
associated with scholarship, faculty support ,and the maintenance of the campus
increase, unrestricted leadership gifts make a profound impact on the day-to-day life of the
College. Each year, more than 5% of the College's operating budget comes from gifts to the
Annual Fund, led by Terrace Council donors.
• Young alumni giving at a leadership level are recognized as members within Terrace
Council. At a reduced rate, Young Alumni can benefit from Terrace Council membership.
Class Year
Donation Amount for TC Membership
Current Seniors
$100
First Year – 4 Years Out
$250
5 Years - 9 Years Out
$500
10 Years Out
$1,000
All other classes
$2,000
22. Recurring gifts & pledges
• Recurring Gifts can be set up online. They charge the
alumni’s credit card a designated amount each month for
a designated number of months. This often allows alumni
to reach the next giving level without bearing the burden
of a one –time big gift.
For example for someone to reach TC, ($2,000) they would
need to give $167 a month for 12 months within the fiscal
year.
• Pledges are promises to make a gift during the year.
Pledges are counted in class totals and reminders are
sent out to open pledges throughout the year.
23. Frequently asked questions
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Why does Union need the money?
Union’s mission is to create in students a lifelong commitment to truth and joy in learning, to learn about other cultures and one’s
own, and to create close relationships between faculty and students to motivate the learning process. The College allocates its
funds toward a world-class faculty, cutting edge-technology, and teaching materials, which are current and global in scope. Union
requires funding to maintain its preeminent position among liberal arts colleges, and to continue to provide a transformational
learning experience for its students.
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How will my gift be used? Can I designate my gift for a particular purpose?
The mission of the Union College Annual Fund is to secure primarily unrestricted annual income for the College. Since 83% of the
Union endowment is restricted in some way, unrestricted funds give the College the flexibility to respond quickly to new and
urgent needs and opportunities.
While restricted support is very important to the well being of the College, we also understand the desire of many alumni to control
how their donations are used. As always, donors also have the opportunity to establish individual endowed funds to support
activities at the College in which they have a special interest. Such funds require a minimum initial contribution.
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How long will I have to fulfill my pledge?
The Union College Annual Fund coincides with the College’s fiscal year and closes on June 30. Gifts must be postmarked by that
date in order to be counted in this fund year.
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I already made a gift this calendar year, why do I continue to receive appeals?
Remember the fund year runs from July 1 through June 30. Although it may appear to the donor that he or she is being resolicited, these appeals fall in different fund years.
24. Frequently asked questions
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I need a duplicate copy of my gift receipt for tax purposes. Who do I contact?
Contact your Union College Annual Fund Liaison to request a duplicate gift receipt. Please note that there may be a slight delay in
preparing these receipts during the month of December due to the heavy volume of gift activity at this time. We will try to accommodate all
requests a quickly as possible!
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What is the Union College endowment? Who handles it?
Five different investment companies handle the Union College endowment. The endowment is $322 million as of June 30, 2012.
What does "confidentiality of records” really mean?
As a member of the Union College alumni body, you need to be assured that the information you have given to the College remains within
the boundaries of the College. As a volunteer you are provided gift information to aid you in your task to ask others to join you in making a
gift to the Annual Fund. Under no circumstances should this information be shared with anyone who is not affiliated with the College.
Please be sure, when discarding reports that are no longer useful, that name information is separated from giving information. We certainly
would not want this information to fall into the wrong hands.
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How do my classmates get their assigned contacts?
In years past, you may have heard stories about people ―just appearing on my list!‖ This should not happen! When a volunteer steps
forward, we provide them with a list of classmates that are not assigned to another classmate for contact, have good telephone information
and are not coded in any way to indicate we cannot contact them. We also enclose a sheet on which the volunteer records his/her
selections . This is kept on file and, of course, if a volunteer wishes to have someone added or removed, we will do so.
25. Resources
• Information about current students and campus events:
http://www.union.edu/
• Information about alumni events:
http://www.union.edu/alumni/
• Information about past AF numbers:
http://www.union.edu/giving/annual/
• Information about athletics: http://www.unionathletics.com/
26. Glossary
• Annual Fund: The Annual Fund is comprised of gifts from alumni, parents, friends, students and College
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employees. The goal of the Annual Fund is to secure unrestricted annual income for the College. Since 83% of
Union’s endowment is restricted in some way, unrestricted gifts give the College the flexibility to respond quickly
to urgent needs and opportunities.
Alumni Relations: This office handles all alumni events for the College including the capital region and clubs
across the country. Visit http://www.union.edu/Alumni/Events/index.php for more info.
Parents Fund: Current and former parents who contribute annually to support initiatives at the College. The
Parent Fund provides critical monies that are integral to life at Union. It helps to enrich the lives of the many
students here today.
Terrace Council: A group of donors who give to the Annual Fund at a leadership level. *See Terrace Council
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Fiscal/Fund Year: Describes the calendar for donations counted. Union’s fund year begins on July 1st and ends
on June 30th.
Prospect: An alum, parent, or friend that you are speaking to on the phone.
Specified Pledge: A specific gift amount stated over the phone but will be sent via check through the mail or
paid online via credit card.
Unspecified Pledge: The prospect does not wish to state an amount over the phone but would like information
sent to them in the mail.
LYBUNT: Gave to the Annual Fund Last Year But Unfortunately Not This
SYBUNT: Gave to the Annual Fund Some Years But Unfortunately Not This
Non-donor: An alum, parent, or friend who has not given to the Annual Fund ever or in a very long time
Recurring Gift: A gift made over a period of time. The gift will be charged to the donor’s credit card each month.
Minerva Report: The Minerva report is used to compare the dollars raised and participation of each class to
their goals and the decade. This report is used to determine the Minerva race winner which is announced at the
volunteer reception during Homecoming.
27. Contact Us!
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Director of Alumni Affairs
Marna Redding : 518-388-6157
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Director of Annual Giving
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Assistant to the Director of Annual Giving
Jennifer Tys 518-388-6175
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Associate Director of Annual Giving
Diane Brisnehan : 518-388-6175
Class of 1972 and prior
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Associate Director of Annual Giving
Elizabeth Epstein : 518-388-8380
Terrace Council program
Classes of 1973 – 1987
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Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Chelsey Hochmuth : 518-388-6094
Class Management of 1988 – 2012
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Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Alex Simon : 518-388-6456
Affiliates
Senior Class gift
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Administrative Assistant, Annual Giving
Elyse Brown : 518-388-6175