The Stan for a Cause: Employee Giving campaign is a unique opportunity for Stan State faculty and staff to come together and support our students in impactful ways. Faculty and staff participation enhances the educational experience and demonstrates the collective strength and commitment of our University community.
Your Gift, Your Choice
Search the program, department or scholarship fund that matters most to you.
Why Give?
Impactful support: Your contributions directly benefit areas you care about, such as academic programs, athletics, scholarships, student services and more.
Shared mission: Every gift, regardless of size, contributes to a brighter future for our students. With more than 1,300 employees, even a small monthly donation can add up to a significant impact.
Personal connection: Your insight into our students’ needs helps guide where gifts can make the most incredible difference. By giving, you amplify your work and see the tangible results of your support.
How to Get Involved
- Select the giving area that resonates with you most, from academic programs and student services to campus programs.
- Decide on an amount that fits your budget, whether a one-time contribution or recurring monthly payments.
- Set up monthly recurring payments.
- Make a one-time gift.
- Speak with a development director to explore major gift or planned giving opportunities.
- Spread the word – Encourage your colleagues to join the campaign and help us reach our goal of 100 participants in the next four weeks.
- Download the toolkit for resources like email signatures, Zoom backgrounds and promotional materials to help you share the campaign.
Stay updated — visit often to follow our progress and see how your contributions are making a difference.
Join the cause today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Giving is a personal choice, and each of us has our own reasons for contributing. Yet we share a common goal—to support the heart of our mission: the students. Every gift, regardless of size, matters and holds the potential to change lives. As faculty and staff, you are the cornerstone of student success. Your unique insight into our students’ lives helps you understand where and how gifts to Stan State make the greatest impact. You’re deeply involved in shaping their futures, and by giving, you not only amplify your work but also witness the direct impact of your investment, playing an even more significant role in the University’s journey.
You should give any amount you feel comfortable giving. Philanthropy is a personal choice that you should make based on your priorities and objectives. With more than 1,300 employees, your gift can really add up for Stan State students:
$5 /month x 1335 Stan State employees = $80,100/year
$10 /month x 1335 Stan State employees = $160,200/year
$20 /month x 1335 Stan State employees = $320,400/year
$100 / month x 1335 Stan State employees = $1,602,000/year
Anywhere you want. You can Give Your Way: direct your donation to any program, scholarship, department or college of your choosing. You can view a list of possible designations on the giving opportunities webpage.
Stan State represents the future of higher education, preparing students for the in-demand careers of today and tomorrow while embracing the diversity that makes our community unique. This campaign is designed to gain support for Stan State at this critical time — to advance growth and opportunity and ensure Stan State fulfills its promise as a model for a university committed to closing the gaps in higher education.
A Payroll Partner is someone who supports their favorite programs and/or colleges by participating in the voluntary payroll debit program. This method not only simplifies your giving but also helps reduce your taxable income. You can adjust or cancel your contributions anytime.
Payroll deduction is the most convenient way for Stan State employees to support the campaign, as it simplifies the giving process. You set it once and each month your support goes to the Stan State programs you care about most.
You can pledge an amount that fits your budget (a minimum of $5 per pay period). This amount is then withdrawn pre-tax from your pay and University Advancement allocates it to the fund(s) or program(s) of your choice.
To become a Payroll Partner, indicate your interest when completing the Online Giving Form. Stanislaus State needs at least 50 active participants to establish Payroll Partners with the State Controller. Once the threshold is reached, University Advancement will contact you with the necessary form and instructions. University Advancement will handle the submission of the forms and notify you when your payroll contributions begin and any existing debit or credit card contributions will be discontinued. Your recurring gift will then be automatically withdrawn from your paycheck.
Updated: October 25, 2024