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The 2011 PHCC Employee Giving Campaign concluded with a record participation of 63 percent. The following is a breakdown of giving by campus:

“With the caring encouragement of faculty and staff and the much needed financial assistance from a foundation scholarship, my future is bright.” --Victoria German - recipient of the Edward K. Roberts Scholarship

Employees are the heart of the college. Every day you make a difference. Your dedicated work as faculty and staff shape the lives of students, ensure the vitality of the college and strengthen our community. You play a key role in carrying out the college’s mission of providing an accessible, diverse learning environment rich with opportunities for our students.

An integral part of providing these opportunities is the support of the PHCC Foundation. Your contributions have funded scholarships for students, campus improvement projects, classroom equipment, technology upgrades and the overall mission of the college.

“This is my way as a PHCC employee, to give back in a way that benefits eligible students that are in need of financial assistance” --Ron Green, staff member

With your support of the 2011 PHCC Employee Giving Campaign, we can increase our margin of excellence. Our goal is for 60 percent participation, no matter how large or small the donation. You will receive a “PHCC Donor” ribbon to proudly wear on your name badge and recognition in the annual report and PHCC website. You will also be eligible for the many exciting contests and prizes planned throughout the campaign.

Discover what your gift supports
The purpose of the PHCC Foundation is to enable the college to achieve its goals. The support of private donors allows the Foundation to provide about $1.2 million to the college annually.

PHCC initiatives supported by the foundation in 2010 include:

• $600,000 in scholarship awards each year
• $220,000 for technology projects, equipment and library resources
• $160,000 for campus constuction and renovation
• $71,000 for staff and faculty development, faculty research chairs and sabbaticals
• $26,000 for student recruitment and retention programs

“Juggling a full-time job and a full-time academic schedule is extremely difficult but because of this generosity, I was given the extra help to allow me to continue my education.” --Richard Mullin - recipient of the William and Madeline Carney Scholarship

Most donors choose to make an unrestricted gift, which is directed where the need is greatest. Other donors choose to restrict their gifts to specific initiatives.

Decide on a level for your gift
Giving is a personal decision. Your participation reflects a strong commitment to the college and its future. Employee giving is so important to the success of the college that we encourage all employees to give at any level. The power that each employee has to impact the future, even with a small gift, is tremendous! Having a successful Employee Giving Campaign is not only a wonderful example of the generosity of our family of employees, but it is a crucial speaking point when foundation staff is meeting with potential donors as well as a critical question on many grant requests. To be able to report that PHCC employees are so passionate about the mission that they are willing to make a charitable contribution, even during tough economic times, makes a lasting impact.

“Words can’t express how grateful I am. To prove my appreciation, I did my very best on all of my course work. I'm proud to say that I have overcome my disabilities and kept straight A's in all of my college courses.” --Stacey Clegg - recipient of the John J. Doskocz Memorial Scholarship

How to give
One of the fastest, easiest and most convenient ways to make a gift is through payroll deduction. By completing the payroll deduction form, you decide how much to be automatically deducted from each paycheck and where your support may be designated. Payroll deduction will continue until the Foundation receives written notice from you to increase, decrease or stop deductions.

If you choose to give $1 per pay period, you will have a total contribution of $24 by the end of one year. A gift of $5 per pay period allows for a total contribution of $120. You can determine the size of your gift according to your financial capacity. No gift is too small.

You may also make a contribution to the foundation by completing the response card and enclosing a gift. Please contact the foundation if you would like to discuss named gift opportunities or have additional questions on directing your support.

• Payroll deduction form
• Response card
• Performing Arts Center seat sponsorship