The University of Michigan’s 2014 United Way employee giving campaign, the largest among all Big Ten universities, is underway with a $1.55 million goal.
Campaign co-chair T. Anthony Denton said the campaign is “an opportunity to make a powerful and positive impact on our community.”
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“We are out to beat the last two year’s record-setting totals of $1.4 million dollars, with a new goal of $1.55 million dollars, an increase that will help so many in need in our community,” said Denton, acting chief executive officer and chief operating officer of U-M Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers.
The campaign kicked off Oct. 6 by reaching out to U-M staff through email and campus mail. It runs through Dec. 31.
“The programs and agencies supported by United Way make a big difference throughout our community,” said campaign co-chair Martha Pollack, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.
“The University of Michigan is a proud supporter of United Way’s work to help children, families, senior citizens and others who need assistance.”
To encourage high levels of giving and keeping with tradition, there will be a weekly prize drawing again this year. Everyone making a pledge between the dates of Oct. 6-Dec. 31 is eligible to win. Visit the U-M United Way website for a list of prizes and prizewinners.
Employees who pledge $1,000 or more become members of the United Way Givers Association and receive an invitation to the annual Leadership Givers reception hosted by President Mark Schlissel.
Employees can donate via the secure Web-based ePledge system available on Wolverine Access in the Announcement Section (upper right corner) of the Faculty/Staff page. For those who prefer, a pledge form is available on the U-M United Way website.
In addition to making gifts to United Way, individuals can make pledges to other non-profits of their choice or to the United Way Community Investment Fund.
The Investment Fund works with the Ann Arbor Community Foundation, the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County to identify the most dramatic community needs and collaboratively direct funds to programs and organizations that are addressing these needs effectively.
