"My support of the Annual Fund affirms my belief in Columbus State as an agent of positive change for our students and community. My gift is also an expression of enlightened self-interest because I benefit from faculty development funds and other programs financed through the Annual Fund. Through one donation I both give and receive." Faculty co-chair Terry Irvin, professor	"I feel our support of the CSU Foundation Faculty-Staff campaign is evidence of our belief in the value of higher education and the importance of what we do every day. I’m thankful to CSU for what it does for our students, our community and for me personally. This is a way I can definitively show my appreciation." Staff co-chair Kimberly Mullen, Student Life

Faculty, staff enjoy giving options: online, check or payroll

Employees can support the Columbus State University Annual Fund by making a gift the traditional way, via check or payroll deduction — or by visiting our online giving site especially for faculty and staff. This is a simple, easy way to support our students in achieving their educational goals. Your support helps:

• Provide scholarships for students.
• Develop opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Demonstrate the commitment of those closest to Columbus State University.

Thank you, faculty and staff who made contributions to the 2008-2009 Annual Fund. A record $82,762 was contributed, which represents a 6.5 percent increase from the year before and 65 percent participation.

Your annual participation is important. Every CSU family member who participates makes a difference.

How to make your gift

• Online, immediately: Our site specifically for faculty-staff donations by credit card is fast, easy and secure.
• Payroll deduction/one-time gift: Fill out the 2009-2010 Annual Fund Faculty-Staff pledge card and return it to University Advancement in Richards Hall.

Options for designating 2009-2010 Annual Fund gifts

• Annual Fund (unrestricted)
• Your department (matched at some level by University Advancement)
• Other departments
• Alumni Association
• Athletic Fund
• Cougar Club (not tax-deductible)
• Center for International Education
• College of Letters and Science
• Friends of Art
• Friends of Business
• Friends of the Coca-Cola Space Science Center
• Friends of Education
• Friends of History
• Friends of the Library
• Friends of the Political Science Department
• Friends of Oxbow
• Math Collaborative
• Patrons of Music
• Theatre Angels

Faculty-staff Annual Fund giving contacts:

Meri Robinson, 706-507-8433 | Kelley Gibson, 706-507-8434