BGSU ‘family’ again offers generous support

There are about four weeks left in this year’s Family Campaign, and the numbers are encouraging, according to Michelle Banks, development.

As of May 27, 1,773 University employees and retirees had pledged or donated to the campaign, for a total of $881,567. That is $78,038 more than the total at this time last year.

Participation is up as well, figures show. So far, 54.54 percent of current and former employees have given, compared to 50.51 percent at the end of May 2004.

The University would like to reach $1 million in support of scholarships and other campus areas. Donors may designate their gifts to go to any of the more than 400 accounts in the BGSU Foundation, or may choose to allocate them to support students. Any employee gift or pledge made before June 30 will count toward the campaign.

Not only do University “family” contributions play a major role in helping students attain an education, they also demonstrate faith in and commitment to the University on the part of those closest to it, Banks said. This in turn encourages outside donors who may be considering supporting BGSU.

To give to the campaign, contact your area representative or visit http://giving.bgsu.edu/development/fundingopps/familycampaign.jsp.