Charitable Giving Campaign at the Anchorage School District
Recipe for Success: The Key Ingredient is YOU
CAMPAIGN KICKOFF
Hear Mike Abbott, assistant superintendent of Support Services, discuss ASD's support for the Charitable Giving Campaign (0:40 seconds).
Hear Superintendent Carol Comeau offer gratitude to campaign coordinators (0:39 seconds).
You can help prevent hunger, homelessness, drug addiction and abuse in our community by contributing to the Anchorage School District Charitable Giving Campaign—and, you can make it relatively easy on yourself by using payroll deduction.
Last year, ASD staff raised more than $336,000 to improve our community, with more than $5,000 set aside for the Anchorage Schools Foundation Fund, which was included in the campaign for the first time.
Your donation not only makes a difference in the lives of those among us who are most vulnerable to misfortune, or who are struggling—it’s the key ingredient in a recipe for a successful community that benefits us all. Thank you!
The Alaska Community Foundation
400 L Street, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501 907.334.6700 www.alaskacf.org
Click here to download a list of all the charitable organizations you can give to (PDF)
How Do I Participate?
IMPORTANT DATES
Sept. 25, 2009
8:30
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11 a.m.
ASD Charitable Giving Campaign Kickoff
Sept. 30, 2009
noon - 1 p.m.
Education Center Charitable Giving Campaign Kickoff Luncheon
Oct. 13, 2009
noon – 1 p.m.
Education Center Campaign Luncheon
Oct. 16, 2009
Chili Feed, Muldoon Elementary School, $5
Oct. 21, 2009
noon – 1 p.m.
Education Center Campaign Luncheon
Oct. 30, 2009
noon – 1 p.m.
Education Center Campaign Luncheon and Wrap-up
Seek out the Charitable Giving Campaign Coordinator at yourschool, facility or support unit. The coordinator is prepared to answer questions and help complete the forms.
The pledge form provides you with many options of payment including cash, check, credit card and payroll deduction. Donations by payroll deduction begin in January 2010. Checks should be made payable to: ASD Charitable Giving Campaign.
You may choose from a directory of agencies provided by the United Way of Anchorage, Alaska Community Share and the Alaska Community Foundation to support with your donation. Space also is provided on the pledge form for employees to designate the agency or agencies they want to receive their contribution under this donor option policy. To qualify as a donor option, the organization must have 501(c)(3) tax status under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954. The agency must be providing health and human care service in Alaska. Designations to agencies that are unable to provide tax exempt verification by Dec. 15, 2009, will be considered undesignated funds.
If no organizations are designated, your contribution will be split between the United Way of Anchorage and Alaska Community Share. If a non-qualifying agency is designated, the Anchorage School District will notify the donor.
Special thanks to this year’s Charitable Giving coordinators, and a round of applause for ASD’s 2009 Charitable Giving Lead Coordinator, Darlene Smith!
The ASD Maintenance Department is sponsoring several Charitable Giving Events. Click here to download a flyer of Maintenance activities.
Training and Professional Development is sponsoring a jigsaw puzzler. Find the right puzzle piece and win a prize. Click here to see TPD's flyer.
In appreciation for contributions
to the 2009 ASD Charitable Giving Campaign,
we are happy to
offer the following gifts:
16 oz. Esprit Crystal Travel Mug
($100-$299 contribution)
Constructed with FDA compliant materials, this travel mug has a high-impact, plastic chrome-finish liner with break-resistant SAN outer shell.
In lieu of receiving the Esprit Travel Mug, you can direct the campaign to donate $10 to the Anchorage Schools Foundation Fund.
Roadside Auto Caddy
($300-$599 Contribution)
Deluxe auto kit keeps you safe on the road. Kit includes gloves, flashlight, 50psi tire gauge, safety flag, first-aid kit, safety whistle, multi-function tool with compass and watertight compartment, bungee cord, and Mylar blanket.
In lieu of receiving the Roadside Auto Caddy, you can direct the campaign to donate $30 to the Anchorage Schools Foundation Fund.
2GB iPod shuffle – Silver
($600+ contribution)
Apple’s new 2GB iPod shuffle holds about 500 songs in the world’s smallest music player. The controls are within easy reach on the earphone cord. With the press of a button, the VoiceOver feature tells you what song is playing and the artist, and there’s room for multiple playlists and audiobooks. And, because it speaks 20 languages, it can tell you the song titles and artists in correct languages! The shuffle also comes with an ability to play the music back randomly, or in order of your playlist. Gift includes earphones with remote (no mic) and iPod shuffle USB Cable.
In lieu of receiving the iPod Shuffle, you can direct the campaign to donate $50 to the Anchorage Schools Foundation Fund.
Please contact your school's Charitable Giving Coordinator or the Communications Department for more information at 907-742-4153.
Seek out the Charitable Giving Campaign Coordinator at your
