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Staff Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I give?
As a UW employee, you see first-hand the impact of private support. With diminishing state funds, donations are increasingly vital for creating and supporting the many opportunities for students, faculty, and staff that make the UW unique. Every day you make a wonderful contribution through your time and talents. Your financial support is an extraordinary gift that helps strengthen and enrich our University. Where will my money go? Anywhere you choose! You may designate your gift to the place and fund that reflects your personal values and interests. Please know that 100% of your gift will go directly to the school, college or program of your choice.
Where will my money go?
Anywhere you choose. You may designate your gift to the place and fund that reflects your personal values and interests. Please know that 100% of your gift will go directly to the school, college, or program of your choice. A full array of options exists-click here to begin your search for a fund to support.
How can I make a difference?
It is not the size of the gift, but your participation that matters. Every gift reflects the commitment of the faculty and staff to the UW and demonstrates to other donors the strong level of support from those who know the school best. Your gift offers you a way to invest directly in the University's future.
I already made my gift this year. Will my gift count toward the Campaign UW?
Absolutely! Several schools and colleges also have specific staff campaigns during the year-for example, Harborview Medical Center, UWMC, and the College of Education. Gifts to the UW Foundation through the Combined Fund Drive also support the UW. If you donated through one of these campaigns, or have made a gift to the University at any time during this fiscal year, thank you! Your gift and participation will also be recognized as part of Campaign UW: Creating Futures.
Can I make a gift in my will or of stock?
Of course. Please contact the UW Office for Planned Giving at or 206.685.1001 for information about the many options for making a planned gift. For more information about gifts of securities, please contact Alana Askew in the UW Treasury Office by phone at 206.685.3814, or by e-mail.