Syracuse University kicks off its 2008 United Way fundraising efforts Saturday,
Sept. 27, with the annual Dollar Day at the Dome corresponding with the SU-
Pittsburgh football game. More than 150 student members of Greek organizations
will be stationed at Carrier Dome entrances and on the Quad soliciting donations for
the local United Way. Patrons who donate will be investing in the dozens of agencies
financially supported locally by the United Way. Service fraternity Alpha Phi
Omega will assist in counting donations.
The chair of this year's campus campaign is Christopher Walsh, manager of
enrollment management and financial aid. Vice chair is Deborah Monahan, a faculty
member from the School of Social Work. Both Walsh and Monahan will lead the
campus effort to increase awareness and donations for the local United Way chapter.
Syracuse University employees will have the opportunity for the first time to make
their donation to the United Way through E-Pledge, the United Way's online giving
portal. Employees will receive a series of four e-mails soliciting a donation. The e-mail
will connect each employee to the United Way website, where the individual can
research agency outreach, track personal giving history, and make a secure donation.
Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor will mail a letter to all employees in October
confirming the University's support and encouraging employee participation.
Employees who increase their donations by only a dollar per week, or $52 annually,
will be entered to win generous prizes from the United Way, including a $3,000 cash
card from Alliance Bank, a Raymour & Flanigan Furniture Home Makeover, a
Wegmans Fill Your Fridge gift card, and a Time Warner Cable Hi-Tech Home
service package.
