Minnesotans asked to “Give to the Max”
Non-profit organizations throughout the state will once again ask Minnesotans to display their record-breaking generosity during the second annual “Give to the Max Day” on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012.
According to Dana Nelson, executive director of GiveMN.org, “This is a day for us to come together as Minnesotans and show our support for nonprofit organizations that work tirelessly to improve our communities. Last year, more than 48,000 Minnesotans donated $13.5 million to nearly 4,000 Minnesota nonprofits – whose missions range from feeding the hungry, to protecting the environment, to promoting the arts.
MSUM employees can participate in “GIVE TO THE MAX DAY” via the MSU Moorhead State of Minnesota Employee’s Combined Charities Campaign!
This year’s goal was set at $60,000. To date, MSUM faculty and staff have donated almost 53% of the goal for a total of $31,720.00.
MSUM employees do make a difference! Our community sees important results because state employees care. The gifts from faculty and staff help the less fortunate; provide services and support for children, families, and schools; and assist with environmental issues. In ways direct and indirect, we are all touched by the work of agencies supported by the campaign.
If you haven’t participated in this year’s campaign, please give it your consideration while there’s still time. It’s easy to do. The
Combined Charities Campaign offers quality choices for your philanthropy. The options include the United Way of Cass-Clay, which
serves Moorhead and Fargo and the surrounding communities. Your contribution would be tax deductible.
In order to have your pledge included in this year’s campaign total for MSUM, all donations must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on November 16th, 2012. If you have not yet made your donation, the Human Resources office can assist you. You can contact Deb Lewis by email– lewisd@mnstate.edu.
The options for participation include convenient payroll deduction. No gift is too small. One or two dollars per paycheck can give hope and help make improvements. The campaign is a wonderfully efficient way to provide for basic needs, support prevention and development, and secure lasting community change. For example, a pledge of just $1.00 per pay period to the United Way of Cass Clay will buy twelve books for a preschool child in Clay or Cass County.
If you make a contribution online, please contact Deb. MSUM does not receive a state report about charitable deductions made by employees using the online self-service site, which means HR must hear from you in order to fully report the university’s support of this effort to the local community.
Together we can make a difference. You are encouraged to pledge today!