Give to Empire State College

Empire State College serves adult learners, most often with families and jobs, who want to earn a college degree.  We mentor students with a level of personal academic advising and attention that is unparalleled in American higher education.

Many adult learners need help to fulfill their dream of achieving a college education – and there are many opportunities available for you to give your support.

From here, you can learn more about :

• Giving to the Annual Fund

The 2008 Empire State College Annual Fund is supported by alumni, employees, friends, corporations, foundations and government agencies through financial contributions. Learn how your support enables Empire State College to fulfill its mission of providing adult learners with unique learning opportunities.

• 2008 Annual Fund Phonathon

Empire State College is wrapping up the 2008 Annual Fund Phonathon this holiday season. We have raised 98% of our goal of $9 million in private philanthropy, but need your help to achieve this goal by fulfilling your open pledge by December 31, 2008.

 

• Ways to Give

Making a gift is easy.  You may donate online by credit card, pay by check or credit card via mail, fax or phone.

• Learners First Campaign

2008 marks the final year of our comprehensive Learners First Campaign.  This campaign will assure the college’s standing as the nation’s premier college for adults for many decades to come.  Learn more about the critical investments Empire State College is engaging.

• Update on Progress of Learners First

We have one more goal to achieve to complete the Learners First Campaign – raising a total of $9 million in private philanthropy.  Check out our progress to date.

• Endowed Funds

Endowed funds provide ongoing support for such things as scholarships and faculty development.

• Planned Giving

Discover more about ways to give through planned and deferred giving opportunities

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• Corporate Matching GIfts

Many companies offer matching gift programs to their employees, retirees and even spouses of employees. Learn the simple steps it takes to initiate corporate matching gifts.

• Empire State College Foundation Scholarships

The Empire State College Foundation offers a number of scholarships to students with financial need and who exhibit academic promise.  Learn more about available scholarships or about how you can support scholarships here.

• 2008 Recognition Societies

New Recognition Societies have been implemented to honor visionary past presidents of Empire State College as well as other societies recognizing institution milestones or faculty.  In addition, The Loyalty Leaders Society has been established to recognize donors who provide consistent annual support, no matter the level of giving.

• Foundation Board

View the current officers and directors of the Empire State College Foundation Board.

• Employee Gifts

Learn how employees of Empire State College can make a gift to the Annual Fund or setup payroll deduction.

 

For more info contact:
Diane Thompson

Director of Annual Giving
email: Diane.Thompson@esc.edu
phone: (800) 847-3000 ext. 2337