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.
Our goal: 100 participants in 4 weeks (Sept. 17 – Oct. 15)
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. But as faculty and staff, we share something powerful in common — our commitment to the students who are at the heart of everything we do.
Every gift, no matter the size, holds the power to change a life. As those who walk alongside our students every day, you understand their challenges, their dreams, and the incredible difference support can make. That’s what makes your participation so meaningful.
When you give, you’re not only strengthening the University’s mission — you’re amplifying the work you already do in the classroom, in advising sessions, in labs, in caring for our campus facilities and grounds, in protecting our campus, in handling our deliveries and mail and in offices across campus. You get to see the direct impact of your investment and know that you are playing an even greater role in shaping the future of our students and our community.
Together, our collective gifts become a statement of belief: that we “Stan”d with our students, and that we believe in the future we are building together at Stan State.
Give in the way that feels right for you — because every gift absolutely matters. Philanthropy is personal, but together as one Stan State community of more than 1,300 employees, our collective generosity adds up to something extraordinary, reflecting who we are as a campus community. When each of us gives what we can, we create opportunities that truly change lives for our students.
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 celebrating the diversity that makes our community so vibrant. This campaign is about more than giving; it’s about standing together at a pivotal moment to invest in growth, opportunity, and the success of every student. Your support helps ensure Stan State continues to be a model university —one that not only opens doors, but also closes the gaps in higher education so every Warrior can thrive.
A Payroll Partner is someone who chooses to support their favorite Stan State programs or colleges through the convenient payroll deduction option. It’s an easy way to make your giving automatic, while also offering potential tax advantages. Best of all, you stay in control — you can start, adjust, or stop your contributions at any time. You can help us establish the payroll deduction option which requires a minimum of 50 employees committed to a monthly gift.
Payroll deduction is the easiest way for Stan State employees to support the campaign — it makes giving automatic and effortless. Once you set it up, your gift goes directly each month to the Stan State programs that matter most to you.
You choose the amount that feels right for your budget (starting at just $5 per pay period), and it’s deducted pretax from your paycheck. University Advancement then directs your support to the fund(s) or program(s) you care about most — so you can see your impact grow all year long.
Last year, 34 employees stepped up with recurring gifts — a powerful show of support for our students for which the University is grateful. This year, we’re aiming even higher! With just a few more colleagues joining in, we can reach the 50 Payroll Partners needed to activate payroll deduction with the State Controller. Together, we can make it happen — we make the impossible happen every day!
Here’s how it works: simply indicate your interest when you complete the Online Giving Form. Once we reach 50 active participants, University Advancement will send you the official form and instructions. We’ll take care of submitting everything and will let you know when your payroll contributions begin. At that point, any existing debit or credit card recurring gifts you have will automatically transfer to payroll deduction.
With payroll deduction, your recurring gift is seamlessly withdrawn from your paycheck, making giving easier than ever — while helping us build lasting support for Stan State students.
Updated: September 12, 2025