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Pricey Colleagues,

Every fall, UW–Madison participates within the annual Companions in Giving (PinG) marketing campaign, an expression of the Wisconsin traditions of volunteerism and generosity which can be a staple of our campus spirit. Companions in Giving — the State, UW and UW Well being Workers Mixed Marketing campaign of Dane County — gives us a chance to take care of our group via charitable giving. Since 1973, the marketing campaign has collectively raised greater than $87 million, together with virtually $2 million final 12 months!

This 12 months, our marketing campaign theme is “Be A part of One thing Larger” — a tribute to the facility our charitable contributions can have locally once we come collectively. Collectively, our bucks have the power to make a large distinction within the lives of others together with our colleagues and neighbors who want our help.

Via this office giving marketing campaign, you select the group or organizations that can obtain your donation, permitting you to direct your donation to the causes you care about most. PinG groups up with 10 umbrella organizations that convey collectively greater than 500 particular person charities underneath one roof. You resolve the place you want to make an impression via organizations proper right here in our local people, or these throughout the state, nation and world — you select! For a full checklist of all collaborating charities, click on right here.

The energetic part of this 12 months’s marketing campaign runs from Oct. 9 via Nov. 30, however giving is feasible and welcome via Might 14, 2024. We encourage you to make a pledge on-line, although contributions by mail are additionally accepted. Study extra about the entire methods you can provide right here.

Persevering with once more this 12 months, you might be invited to a collection of digital Charity Lunch and Learns, occurring each Tuesday via the tip of the marketing campaign. It is a nice alternative to listen to instantly from organizations who’re making an impression locally to study extra concerning the important providers your donations might help.

We’re proud to ask you to be a part of the collective impression we have now via the PinG marketing campaign, however we additionally know there are various methods Badgers contribute to the group that stretch far past financial donations and this marketing campaign. We wish to acknowledge and have fun the numerous methods our UW–Madison colleagues contribute to the broader group. Whether or not contributing time and expertise to make this marketing campaign attainable, giving to causes outdoors of PinG, or volunteering with the organizations and causes you care about, we thanks for all that you simply do!

Badgers have lengthy discovered shared goal within the Wisconsin Thought — the unwavering perception that our work to enhance lives ought to stretch past the boundaries of our campus. Your participation in Companions in Giving is one method to proceed that custom of caring and impression. Via your continued generosity and help, we are able to all ‘Be A part of One thing Larger!’

Sincerely, Charles Isbell
Provost & Vice Chancellor for Educational Affairs

Rob Cramer
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration