Middle Tennessee State University again displayed the True
Blue spirit of giving, with faculty and staff pledging a record amount for the
2017-18 Employee Charitable Giving Campaign.
With the theme of “Tradition of Giving,” the monthlong drive
ended Nov. 1 with 813 participants pledging a total $128,593.04 — a new record
for the campaign and 107 percent of the $120,000 goal.
Last year’s campaign resulted in 730 faculty and staff
participating to raise $121,122.
“I couldn’t be prouder of all of those who stepped up in
such a tangible way to help the many nonprofit organizations provide their much
needed services,” said MTSU President Sidney
A. McPhee, who kicked off the campaign at the Employee Benefits Fair in
late September.
“Giving is an integral part of what it really means to be
‘True Blue,’ so I must say thank you to all of our employees who chose to share
a portion of their blessings with others in our community.”
And for the fifth straight year, the Jennings A. Jones College of Business was awarded the Provost Cup, presented to the academic
unit having the highest rate of employee participation. The college captured the
cup with roughly 79 percent of employees participating, up from about 75
percent last year.
For those participating in the campaign, gifts could be
designated to any charitable organization from a list of 10 independent
charities and three federated charitable organizations including Community
Health Charities, Community Shares, and local United Ways.
The campaign is fueled largely by monthly payroll deductions
from MTSU employees, but also allows one-time, lump-sum gifts at the donor’s
discretion.
A committee of volunteers from every division of the university
manages the campaign, raising awareness throughout with social media posts,
videos, weekly drawings and spotlighting engagement efforts by offices
throughout the university.
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