The end of October, along with midterms, Halloween and
the changing of the leaves, marks the kick-off for the
Annual Faculty and Staff Campaign that has long become
a tradition at Eastern Michigan University.
More than one-third of current and former staff members
participate in the program annually, supporting EMU through
their generous donations.
After the tremendous success of moving the campaign online
last year, this year's solicitation will again take place
on the Internet, making giving easier than ever. All staff
members and faculty will be receiving e-mails announcing
the program and outlining the giving process.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE: The EMU Foundation's
annual Faculty and Staff Giving is underway.
For
the second consecutive year, the campaign
call
for donations will be made online. |
As usual, donors can choose among a wide variety of accounts
for their gifts. To make sure the gift reaches its destination,
the donor can select among hundreds of different funds,
searchable by college or keyword. Of course, the EMU Foundation
guarantees that 100 percent of each and every faculty and
staff gift goes directly to the designated recipient.
Among the accounts, EMU employees also will find the EMU
Excellence Fund, which was created this year by EMU President
Susan Martin, to address the unmet needs of the University.
Last year's faculty and staff gifts totaled $1,088,070,
a record-setting year due, in part, to the generous estate
gift from emeritus staff member Helen Barr Rudin. As one
of the many gifts to support EMU far into the future, Rudin's
legacy gift has been designated for scholarships in music
and general education.
Reaching the $1 million dollar mark and having a continuously
high participation rate is a testament to the dedication
of faculty and staff, and speaks volumes about their pride
in the university, which, for many, has become more than
a place to work.
"Out of our current and emeritus staff and faculty members,
31 percent donate to EMU," said Susan Rink, senior director
of development. "Dollar amounts will fluctuate, but the
steady and continuing commitment to Eastern shows that
giving back has become a tradition at the University."
To become a part of this tradition, or to continue your
support, simply visit www.emufoundation.org/fs_index.asp.
The easy-to-use online form and the many choices make giving
effortless. Whether you want to support scholarships, specific
programs, whole departments or the EMU Excellence Fund,
the choice is yours and the designation is easy.
Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff can donate
using their credit card, check or by payroll deduction.
If you choose payroll deduction, be sure to make your gift
by Friday, Dec. 5, to take advantage of the maximum number
of pays for the year 2009. If you prefer to give by check,
simply print the online giving form and return it through
campus mail to: Susan Rink, EMU Foundation, 1349 S. Huron,
Ypsilanti, Mi 48197
"For over 20 years, faculty and staff have been generously
giving back to EMU. Whether you are beginning or continuing
your legacy at Eastern Michigan University, please consider
the Faculty Staff Giving Program and make your gift today," Rink
said.
The EMU Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation
that increases private support and manages endowment assets
for the benefit of Eastern Michigan University.
For any additional questions or to receive more information,
please visit emufoundation.org or
contact Rink at (734) 481-2310.
