Staff Giving Campaign

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    The 2011-2012 Madison Area Technical College Employee Annual Giving Campaign is a College-wide effort to support our students. Through our work each day we affect the lives of the tens of thousands of students. Our faculty and staff talent is essential to the lives of students, to the vitality of the College, and to the strength of our community.

    Your tax deductible financial support through the Foundation enables the College to fulfill its mission of providing accessible, high quality learning experiences that serve the community. You may designate your gift for a variety of purposes as indicated on the enclosed gift form. Your important contributions will help the Madison College Foundation provide support for more scholarships, book loans, emergency grants, innovation grants, new program development and equipment, to meet the growing demands.

    A dedicated and caring faculty and staff distinguish Madison College throughout its history. Annual giving is a way to demonstrate this dedication and caring even further. In addition, our gifts send an important message to the wider community and prospective donors regarding the College’s internal vitality and commitment. We lead by example.

    Every gift is important as it helps students succeed and the College thrive! On behalf of the students, your colleagues and the Foundation Board of Directors, thank you for your consideration.

     

    Student Appreciation

    An employee donor and a scholar

    Robin Gee and her scholar at the 2011 Awards Breakfast

     

    "This scholarship has allowed me to retrain in an area that has long been of great interest to me!" – Kirk, Mechanical Design Technology

    "I have been attending Madison College for many years and being a single mom and at times working more than one job, receiving this scholarship was very encouraging to me." – Angelina, Practical Nursing ’05 Associate Nursing Student

    "Thank you for making higher education a possibility for me." – Ceidy, Liberal Arts Transfer

     

    What to Support

    You may designate your gift to one or more of the following categories:

    • Where needed most: to enable the College to respond to emerging needs.
    • Scholarships: to help students achieve their career dreams.
    • Campus Funds: to benefit a regional campus and its students.
    • Program Funds: to support your programs and opportunities.

    Review a list of funds commonly supported by employees.

     

    Questions And Answers About The Employee Annual Giving Campaign

    What does the Foundation provide to the College each year?

    Last year, the Foundation spent more than $2,000,000 for scholarships for students, program support, equipment, innovation grants and more. Virtually every area of the College benefits from gifts to the Foundation.

    Is a contribution to the Employee Annual Giving Campaign tax deductible?

    Yes. A gift to the campaign will receive a charitable income tax deduction in accordance with IRS regulations. You will receive acknowledgment of your gifts by mail in January.

    How will I be recognized?

    Employee’s gifts are recognized in the Foundation’s Annual Report.

     

    How to Make Your Gift

    Download and complete the 2011-2012 Employee Annual Giving Campaign form (PDF 88.4 KB). Then, send it to the Foundation via inter office mail.

    Most employees give through payroll deduction. A gift of cash, check or credit card can also be made using the form or by visiting the Foundation office located on the Truax Campus at:

    TEC Center III Building
    3513 Anderson Street, Suite 108

    Credit cards gifts are accepted safely online or by calling  the Foundation at (608) 246-6441.

     

    Honor and Memorial Gifts

    The Annual Giving Campaign is a great opportunity to make a gift in honor or in memory of someone special to you. Notice of your gift will be sent to the honoree or family members of your choice. You may want to consider directing your gift to one of our many funds established in honor, or in memory of Madison College employees, retirees, alumni and students.

    Here are a few examples followed by the fund’s general purpose:
    Amy Stephenson Memorial - Business
    Arlan VandeWater Memorial - Reedsburg
    Douglas Redsten Memorial – All College
    Eddy Bailey Memorial - Watertown
    Karen Roberts Student Life Leadership
    Lloyd Larson Memorial – Vet. Tech.
    Marcia Larson Memorial – OT
    Mark Coyne Memorial - EMS
    Mel Seamans Memorial – IT
    Roger Brigson Memorial – Law Enforcement
    Sheri Waletzko Student Nursing Association

     

    Last Modified: August 26, 2011