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Frequently Asked Employee Giving Campaign Questions
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Why should i give?
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The focus of the Campaign is to raise funds to support affordable higher education opportunities for our students, student and faculty research, and other identified needs to enhance the educational opportunities at Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Additionally, your gift is a vote of confidence in the work being done at the College. This demonstrates to prospective foundations and individual donors that our faculty and staff believe in the future of Jefferson College of Health Sciences.
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How much should I give?
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Please give as much as you feel compelled to give. We know that you probably contribute to many worthwhile organizations, and we ask you to consider supporting our students and the College at the same level. Our goal is to reach 100% participation by faculty and staff. Please consider participating at whatever level works best for you.
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How can I donate?
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You can make your annual gift to the Foundation by cash, check, credit card or through payroll deduction. You can make a bigger impact by having a set amount deducted from each paycheck—that way your annual contribution is larger and you don’t miss the extra cash. Just imagine the impact that giving $5 a pay period would have. For many full-time employees, that is $130!
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Can I give online?
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Yes. Click here to contribute online through our secure donation form.
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How does payroll deduction work?
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On the payroll deduction form, you indicate the amount of deduction per pay period (26 pay periods per calendar year) and authorize Carilion to deduct from each paycheck. If you are currently using payroll deduction, the amount contributed each pay period is listed on your pay stub—please consider increasing this year’s contribution!
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What if I want to establish a scholarship?
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Give the Development Office a call at (540) 224-4644 and we can help. The minimum amount to endow a scholarship is $25,000. We will work with you to establish the criteria for how you would like the award to be administered.
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What if I want to contribute to a specific Program, but am not sure if there is an existing fund for it?
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Just contact the Development Office at (540) 224-4644 and we can suggest a fund/area of need that best matches where you would like your contribution directed.
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Can i make a gift in memory of or IN honor of an individual?
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Certainly! We will be happy to discuss options with you. An acknowledgement will also be sent to the honoree or appropriate family member, if you wish.
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Will people know that I gave and the amount I Contributed?
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In appreciation for your support, the Foundation will recognize you on our website and in our annual report. However, the amount of your gift will be kept confidential. If you wish to give your gift anonymously, you may designate so on your donation form.
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Is my contribution tax deductible?
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Yes.
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Can I make a planned gift or include the Jefferson College of Health Sciences educational Foundation in
my will?
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Yes. Remembering the JCHS Educational Foundation in your estate plans may help you make a larger gift than you thought possible! Call Christina Hatch in the Development Office for more information at (540) 224-4644.
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Remember to check to see if your spouse’s employer has a
matching gift program. You may be able to double, or even triple,
your gift to the Foundation!
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