Why I Should Participate?
The Reasons to Give
- Every dollar makes a difference to students
- Faculty/staff support sends a message to potential donors, letting them know
that the employees of the college support our vision for the future
- Participation is the goal; not how much you give
- A stronger university means more regional/national prestige
- Gifts are tax deductible
- Support the area of your choice
- You don't want to be the only person preventing your department from reaching
100 percent participation
The Excuses
- I haven't had a raise in years
- No one wants to give to the place they work
- If I got paid more I'd think about it
- I'll give as soon as...
- I'm a staff member and don't really interact with students
- My gift will be so small it won't make a difference