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Did you know you can support SWE long term with a donation to the society or to an endowed scholarship? There are several options. Become a Life Member A one-time $2k donation means you never have to remember to renew annually ever again, and contributes to the endowed fund that sustains the society’s work each year. https://lnkd.in/gNRs-r2r Donate to an existing Endowed Scholarship Shameless plug: Society of Women Engineers Orange County Professional Section has an endowed scholarship which is one of the three ways we support our local collegiates. This one specifically is awarded to high school seniors graduating from an Orange County high school. https://lnkd.in/gXGy2qWn So, if you have some funds you’d like to use as a year-end tax deduction, please consider giving to Society of Women Engineers ! https://lnkd.in/gE7fdCgt

We are officially one week out from DBU Giving Day! Giving Day is our annual 24-hour fundraising event that allows you to directly impact the lives of DBU students. These funds go directly to student scholarships, athletic teams, departments, colleges, and the areas of greatest need around campus. Your gift enables us to achieve our mission to provide Christ-centered higher education to students from all walks of life and continue to produce servant-leaders committed to transforming the world. Here is how you can partner with us on Giving Day to support DBU: 1. Go to dbu.edu/giving-day on May 2nd 2. Select the area that you are most passionate about (if you are not sure, we recommend donating to the area of greatest need) 3. Choose an amount that you are comfortable with (every single gift counts) 4. Complete your donation and watch as your generosity transforms lives 5. Spread the news and encourage others to participate! As we approach May 2nd, we encourage you to consider your role on this important day! Mark this date on your calendar or make a gift early at dbu.edu/giving-day.

Today is #GivingTuesday! If you are considering donating to a cause, please consider making an impact by donating to the Terry Scholars Fund. 100% of each donation goes directly to support Terry Foundation Scholarships! My life was forever changed when I received the Terry Foundation Scholarship that enabled me to graduate as a #firstgen college student DEBT FREE! You can read more about my journey and why I am passionate about spreading the word about the Terry Foundation Scholarship by following my link below because MY story is the Terry Legacy! #terrylegacy #TerryFoundation

The University of San Diego received a $75 million donation from Darlene Marcos Shiley, philanthropist and Chair Emerita of USD’s Board of Trustees. The ‘Shiley STEM Initiative’, expanding STEM programs, and constructing a new STEM facility on the USD campus. https://lnkd.in/gxxCDj-b #uofsandiego #college4careers

It was an honor to give to Hope for Learning. Hope for Learning is a Richmond, VA-based organization, founded by Charles Caper, dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for underserved youth in the community. Supporting this initiative provides several tangible and meaningful benefits, including: 1. Empowering Local Youth Through Education Hope for Learning provides programs that help children build foundational skills in literacy, STEM, and other academic areas. This creates pathways for long-term success by equipping students with the tools they need to thrive academically and professionally. 2. Supporting Community Development When children are given the chance to learn and grow, it strengthens the entire community. An educated population contributes to reduced crime rates, increased economic activity, and a more cohesive social environment. 3. Supporting Innovative Educational Programs Hope for Learning often funds creative initiatives that go beyond the traditional classroom, such as after-school programs, summer camps, and technology-based learning platforms. .

As part of our efforts to help younger generations prepare for their life after education, we've partnered with the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) whose mission is to help students in their education and ensure they are able to follow the paths they desire. To supports DSF's work we hold education insight days with students, showing them what we do and pathways to explore to help enter the world of finance. Learn more about our work with DSF in the video below. You can also learn more about DSF here: https://lnkd.in/grjX6w_k #BrighterFutureTogether #TogetherWeWin #Community #Charity

Did you know that every donation can make a big difference in a student’s life? Your support helps create safe and supportive spaces where Black students can learn and grow. Read more about how donations are changing education and making a real impact in our new article! https://lnkd.in/eefjBjRU #MoreThanJustASchool #EducationMatters #SupportEducation

Want to impact someone's life forever? Please consider donating TODAY (or tomorrow) as part of Ensign College 's Giving Days! (Use personalized link below) https://lnkd.in/g6DQgWMt Funds go to help with scholarships and financial aid, which can increase educational opportunities for students AROUND THE WORLD who attend or dream of attending Ensign College or other CES schools!! Whether it's $5 or $50, your sacrifice will positively impact the lives of Ensign College students forever by opening educational opportunities through financial means. May the Lord bless you for your consideration and sacrifice, friends. *Disclaimer: Above is a personalized link for Ensign College Ambassadors (which I am a member of) which tracks affiliated link interactions/donations, the top 3 ambassadors receive an Ensign College Sweatshirt. The focus, however, is on the students these donations impact and the incentive is mean't to motivate members of the Campus community to help students by giving to the College.

I agreed to become a “Champion” for St. Mary’s College of Maryland this Giving Tuesday. This allowed me to select one fund to which all donations made under me as a champion would be directed. I chose the Kreitzer (Endowed) Fund for Chemistry for two reasons, first because it is endowed so the fund will not only never run out but will continue to grow, and second because it can be used for any aspect of supporting undergraduate research. The way the endowment is set up is that we can spend about 4% of the balance that is invested. Since the funds net an average return of 8%, so hopefully the endowment grows faster than inflation, providing more money to future students. We currently have enough in the fund to pay for two summer research students’ summer housing, not much, but it helps us wheel and deal to keep students in the labs over the summer. I am retiring at the end of this academic year; however, I plan on working with my department to try and double (or more) the Kreitzer fund. It is my hope that someday this fund will actually pay for two summer students completely, competitive salary and all. Our department is killing it on bring in external funds, with everyone in my department having brought in at least one National Science Foundation grants. We are publishing at an impressive rate for a small liberal arts college, and I am extremely excited about the person that just accepted our offer as my replacement. I’m leaving feeling great about where the department is and where it is heading. If you are thinking about donating to St. Mary’s College of Maryland this Giving Tuesday, please consider marking me as your champion. The more times we get chosen the more money our Alumni Relations will contribute to the Kreitzer (Endowed) Fund for Chemistry. You can get to my “Champion” site by following this link: https://bit.ly/4941XUs and follow these instructions. 1. Click the link and make a donation of at least $10. 2. Select Kreitzer (Endowed) Fund for Chemistry as your designation on the giving form. 3. Choose Andrew Koch | Kreitzer (Endowed) Fund for Chemistry in the Alumni Council Challenge section to credit me as your Champion! Thanks! Andy

As part of our efforts to help younger generations prepare for their life after education, we've partnered with the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) whose mission is to help students in their education and ensure they are able to follow the paths they desire. To supports DSF's work we hold education insight days with students, showing them what we do and pathways to explore to help enter the world of finance. Learn more about our work with DSF in the video below. You can also learn more about DSF here: https://lnkd.in/gp4UVhZ5 #BrighterFutureTogether #TogetherWeWin #Community #Charity