How do I get a receipt for my donation?

When the pledge form is printed, a total of five copies will print.  One of these copies has "Donor" down the right side.  This copy is for your records.  The other four copies should be sent to your team captain.

I'm having trouble reading the brochure because the text is too small. How can I make the text bigger?

While viewing the brochure, right-click your mouse on any part of the text. This will display a menu. Select "Marquee Zoom" from this menu, then left click your mouse on the brochure. Each time you click, the brochure will get larger and more readable. Press the "Esc" key when the text is as large as you need it to be.

Do I have to put my social security number on the pledge form?

No.  We don't want social security numbers on the pledge forms.  There is a field for social security number, but put your "M" number there instead.

Do I have to fill out the pledge form on-line?

No, but it would be easier if you did. There are five copies of the pledge form -- one for Payroll, one for you to keep, and three to give to the charities. If you complete the pledge forms on-line, you only have to fill out the first sheet. The information you put on the first sheet will automatically copy to the other four.

Can I just send a check made out to my chosen charity?

Yes, donations can be made with a personal check made payable to MTSU Employee Giving Campaign.  If you're writing a check, make sure to check on the pledge form that you want an acknowledgement from the charity because that's the only receipt you'll have for your donation.

Can I make a one-time payroll deduction?

Yes, you have the option on the donor form to give a one time gift that will be deducted on your January 2009 payroll check.

Can I give using credit card or direct billing?

It is not possible to offer credit card processing. Donations must be made via payroll deduction or with a personal check.

Do I have to spread my monthly deductions over the entire year, or can I just specify the number of months for the deduction to be made?

Yes, deductions have to be spread over the 12 month period. However, you have the option of doing a one-time donation in the month of January.

What if I want to be acknowledged by the organization to which I’m donating?

You will be acknowledged by indicating that desire on the bottom of the donor form and by including your name and mailing address.

Why must I designate my pledge?

Because there is more than one agency receiving funds from the Charitable Campaign, you need to indicate what organization(s) should receive your pledge. You may choose from one of the groups of charities, e.g. Community Shares, or you may specify individual charities within any of the larger charitable groups, such as Community Health Charities.

Can I contribute to a charity that does not appear on any of the lists in the donor form?

No, the ones listed are the charities that have been included in this year’s TBR statewide charitable giving campaign. If your favorite group is not listed, perhaps you can find another one that performs a similar role.

Do I have to make a donation in order to be eligible for the prize drawings?

No. The names of all who return the pledge forms will be included in the drawing for prizes, regardless of whether a donation is made.

Will the donations I made during 2009 continue into 2010?

No, donations pledged for calendar year 2009 will not automatically continue into the new year. Each year you are given an opportunity to change your contributions or to renew an existing one by submitting a new pledge form. Therefore, you should submit a new form for the 2010 calendar year.

In the past my donations have been returned due to not enough people donating to the my chosen charity. Is this still a problem?

No. The policy about minimum numbers of donations to individual charities has been changed. All donations to any of the listed charities will be accepted.

Why are some of the agencies that I donated to last year not on this year's list?

Only those agencies which have a current 501C-3 status as a non-profit organization from the state are included on the lists of charitable organizations available this year. This means that some agencies which have been chosen in the past for donations are not available for donations in this year's campaign. Those who still want to support such agencies may make a general donation to the United Way through payroll deduction and can be assured that part of their donation will go to these desired agencies. Or, if they want to make sure their entire donation reaches the desired agency, they can contact the United Way at 893-7303 to see about making their donation directly to this organization outside of the university campaign process.

What if I have additional questions?

If you have any questions not addressed in this list, please direct those questions to Laurie Glenn at 494-7900.

2009 Giving Brochure

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