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Fall 2012
Dear Campus Colleagues:
The University of Montana community has always extended itself to assist those in need and to support worthy local organizations, exemplifying the ethic of civic engagement and commitment. UM has built a strong tradition of generous giving to the local community through the annual Charitable Giving Campaign. I encourage you to join me in support of the 2012-13 campaign so that we may continue to strengthen this tradition.
The money you contribute to UM’s Charitable Giving Campaign goes directly to local nonprofit agencies that serve our neighbors who are truly in need. The organizations selected to participate in this year’s campaign serve a broad range of needs within our community. I have no doubt that you will find the right giving opportunity for you among them.
During last year’s campaign, the generous UM community gave more than $110,000 and there were 476 contributors. For 2012-13, the campaign aims increase the level of participation and the total funds pledged. This year, we hope to increase the amount raised to $120,000 and the number of donors who participate in the campaign to 600.
Among the UM community our personal financial circumstances vary, but the act of giving matters far more than the size of the gift. All of us should do what we can to contribute to worthy causes that improve the quality of life within our community. The Charitable Giving Campaign allows us the opportunity, as a community within a community, to participate and witness the effects of our charitable giving close to home.
The Charitable Giving Campaign enables all UM employees to make charitable contributions through a secure online website. I hope you will give as generously as you can to the organizations of your choice. Even the smallest amount makes a difference.
Please help us reach our goals of 600 donors and $120,000. Your contribution will truly make a difference in our community.
Sincerely,
Royce C. Engstrom
President
The University of Montana
Local organizations
1000 Families First www.familiesfirstmontana.org (406)721-7690
Families First is a nonprofit organization that strengthens our community by empowering families with parent education and learning through play.
1100 Planned Parenthood of Montana www.plannedparenthood.org/montana (406)728-5490
Planned Parenthood of Montana offers confidential reproductive health care and birth control supplies on a sliding scale basis so that preventative health care and family planning services are affordable to everyone.
1200 Missoula Developmental Service Corp. www.mdscmt.org (406)728-5484
MDSC is a private, not-for-profit organization providing nationally accredited habilitation services for adults with moderate, severe or profound developmental disabilities.
1300 Five Valleys Land Trust www.fvlt.org (406)549-0755
Five Valleys Land Trust protects and preserves western Montana’s natural legacy by working collaboratively with private landowners, government agencies and other organizations to conserve important private lands threatened by unplanned growth and development.
1400 Clark Fork Coalition www.clarkfork.org (406)542-0539
The Clark Fork Coalition is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Clark Fork River basin, a 22,000-square-mile area draining western Montana and northern Idaho.
1500 Friends of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula www.fortmissoulamuseum.org (406)728-3476
Friends of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Missoula County and western Montana for the education, recreation and cultural enrichment of visitors and area residents.
1600 Habitat for Humanity www.habitatmsla.org (406)549-8210
Habitat for Humanity of Missoula is a nonprofit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing in our community and throughout the world.
1700 Missoula Children’s Theatre www.mctinc.org (406)728-1911
MCT performing arts camps, children's productions, classes and the community theatre program are designed for participants of all ages to develop personal and professional skills and goals.
1800 Humane Society of Western Montana www.myhswm.org (406)549-3934
The Humane Society of Western Montana provides a safe, compassionate shelter for pets in need, places these animals into lifelong, loving homes and advocates for the welfare of all companion pets.
1900 Child Care Resources www.childcareresources.org (406)728-6446
Child Care Resources strives to improve the quality of child care in Missoula, Mineral and Ravalli counties in order to support the developmental needs of young children.
2000 The Girls Way http://thegirlsway.org (406) 830-3018
The Girls Way is committed to promoting healthy development in girls ages 9 to 18 in the Missoula area by providing a unique space for them to own.
2100 Great Burn Study Group www.greatburnstudygroup.org (406)240-9901
The Great Burn Study Group is dedicated to achieving wilderness designation for the proposed Great Burn Wilderness and to conserving the wild and remote character of the northern Bitterroot Mountains in western Montana and northern Idaho.
2200 Zootown Arts Community Center www.zootownarts.org (406) 549-7555
Zootown Arts Community Center is a nonprofit arts community center that provides facilities and expertise, delivering all-ages arts education, fostering sustainable community development and promoting accessible, life-enriching art experiences for Missoula residents and visitors.
United Way of Missoula County organizations
3000 United Way of Missoula County
United Way of Missoula County creates lasting changes in community conditions by supporting critical work to improve education, income, health and access to basic human services.
3100 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Missoula www.bbbsmissoula.org (406) 721-2380
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches at-risk children ages 6 through 18 in professionally supported one to one relationships with caring adult members and role models.
3200 Boys and Girls Club of Missoula www.bgcmissoula.org (406) 542-3116
Boys & Girls Club of Missoula offers programs that inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
3300 First STEP Resource Center www.saintpatrick.org/index.aspx/Serving_Our_Community/First_STEP (406)329-5776
First STEP Resource Center is a community partnership dedicated to serving child victims of abuse, neglect and drug endangerment and adult victims of sexual assault.
3400 Flagship Program www.flagshipprogram.org/ (406) 532-9827
The Flagship Program is a community-school partnership that provides after-school skill-building opportunities that help students be successful in school and connect with their community.
3500 Garden City Harvest www.gardencityharvest.org (406) 523-3663
Garden City Harvest grows and distributes locally 30,000 lbs of produce each year to low-income Missoulians; operates educational programs, community gardens and a youth employment program.
3600 homeWORD www.homeword.org (406) 532-4663
HomeWORD is committed to providing safe, healthy affordable housing using sustainable methods and promoting strong communities through housing counseling and education for those most in need.
3700 Human Resource Council http://www.hrcxi.org/ (406)728-3710
211 / First Call for Help is an information and referral service linking individuals in need to available community resources designed to meet those needs.
3800 Missoula Aging Services www.missoulaagingservices.org (406) 728-7682
Missoula Aging Services promotes the independence, dignity and health of older adults and those that care for them through advocacy, education, services and volunteer opportunities.
3900 Missoula Food Bank www.missoulafoodbank.org (406) 549-0543
Missoula Food Bank provides emergency food relief to individuals and families and reduces the incidence of hunger through a community of volunteers and resources.
4000 Mountain Home Montana www.mountainhomemt.org (406) 541-4663
Mountain Home Montana is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a Transitional Living Program for homeless young mothers and their babies.
4100 National Coalition Building Institute www.ncbimissoula.org (406)541-6891
NCBI is the only Montana organization empowering citizens with skills to eliminate inequalities and strengthen community. With programs for schools, communities and organizations, NCBI reduces prejudice, prevents violence and resolves conflict.
4200 Open Aid Alliance http://openaidalliance.org/ (406) 543-4770
Open Aid Alliance is dedicated to empowering people living with HIV, Hepatitis C and other health disparities and preventing new infections through testing, education and outreach.
4300 The Parenting Place www.parentingplace.net (406) 728-5437
The Parenting Place provides programs to prevent child abuse and neglect, including parenting classes, home visitation and respite child care.
4400 Partnership Health Center www.co.missoula.mt.us/phc/ (406)258-4789
Partnership Health Center provides comprehensive health care to medically underserved residents in the Missoula area, including medical, dental, mental health, pharmacy and a variety of other programs.
4500 The Poverello Center www.thepoverellocenter.org (406) 728-1809
The Poverello Center is Western Montana's largest emergency homeless shelter and soup kitchen for 36 years also provides transitional housing for families and veterans.
4600 Watson Children’s Shelter www.watsonchildrensshelter.org (406) 549-0058
Watson Children's Shelter is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment or family crisis.
4700 WORD www.wordinc.org (406) 543-3550
WORD is a feminist organization creates opportunities, programs and policies that inspire and support women's development, leadership and choice to benefit our entire community.
4800 Youth Homes www.youthhomes.com (406) 721-2704
Youth Homes serves children ages 3 -17 and families in Western Montana struggling from family conflict. Services include emergency shelters, therapeutic group homes, foster/adoptive care, wilderness treatment and transitional living.
4900 YWCA www.ywcaofmissoula.org (406) 543-6691
YWCA Missoula works to end domestic and sexual violence, provides housing for homeless women and children, and increases leadership for women and girls.
Montana Shares organizations
5000 Montana Shares www.montanashares.org (406)563-8117
Montana Shares is a partnership of Montana-based education, advocacy and service organizations having impact throughout Montana to expand support for our state's human, animal, cultural and natural resources. Learn more about the organizations below on the Montana Shares website.
5100 A.W.A.R.E., Inc. www.aware-inc.org (406)563-8117
A.W.A.R.E., Inc. provides various services statewide for people with special needs including transportation, housing, job training and community assistance ensuring rights of normalization and independence.
5200 Big Brothers Big Sister of Montana www.montanashares.org/bbbsmt (406)442-7479
Big Brothers Big Sister of Montana provides children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
5300 Bridgercare www.bridgercare.org (406)587-0681
Bridgercare is a grassroots Bozeman nonprofit that provides reproductive healthcare, family planning services, and educational programs to men and women of all ages regardless of ability-to-pay.
5400 Cooperative Health Center, Inc. www.co.lewis-clark.mt.us/departments/health/chc-health-clinic.html (406)443-2584
Cooperative Health Center, Inc. provides almost 22,000 medical, mental health and dental visits annually in Lewis & Clark County to anyone needing care, regardless of ability to pay.
5500 Disability Rights Montana www.disabilityrightsmt.org (406)449-2344
Disability Rights Montana provides information, education, advocacy, and legal representation to Montanans with disabilities to protect and expand their human, legal, and civil rights.
5600 Great Falls Community Food Bank, Inc. www.greatfallsfoodbank.org (406)452-9029
Great Falls Community Food Bank, Inc. gathers quality "rescued," donated and purchased food that is then distributed to the hungry through 50 direct providers in and around Cascade County.
5700 Holter Museum of Art, Inc. www.holtermuseum.org (406)442-6400
Holter Museum of Art, Inc. nurtures the creative spirit, makes the arts accessible to all, reaches out to diverse audiences, encourages participation in dynamic exhibitions, provides innovative education and collaborations
5800 Jeannette Rankin Peace Resource Center www.jrpc.org (406)543-3955
The Jeannette Rankin Peace Resource Center provides resources to educate and empower people to work for non-violence, social justice, and environmental sustainability.
5900 Komen Montana (Montana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure) www.komenmontana.org (406)495-9337
Komen Montana raises funds and offers grants throughout Montana to carry out our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by ensuring quality care.
6000 Lewis and Clark Humane Society www.mtlchs.org (406)442-1660
Lewis and Clark Humane Society provides humane care of stray, owner-surrendered, and abandoned animals; educates public regarding responsible pet ownership; sterilizes to prevent pet overpopulation; prevents cruelty to animals.
6100 Montana Audubon www.mtaudubon.org (406)443-3949
Montana Audubon promotes appreciation, knowledge, and conservation of native birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. In short, we strive to protect and enhance Montana's natural amenities.
6200 Montana Food Bank Network, Inc. www.mfbn.org (406)721-3825
Montana Food Bank Network, Inc. works as the only statewide food bank working to end hunger among Montana’s most vulnerable populations though food acquisition and distribution, education and advocacy.
6300 Montana Meth Project www.montanameth.org (406)721-2538
Montana Meth Project significantly reduce first-time methamphetamine use among Montana’s youth through a campaign of public service messaging, public policy, and community action
6400 Montana Wilderness Association www.wildmontana.org (406)443-7350
Montana Wilderness Association works with communities to protect Montana’s wilderness heritage, quiet beauty and outdoor traditions, now and for future generations.
6500 Montana Youth Leadership Forum www.montanaylf.org (406)442-2576
Montana Youth Leadership Forum provides transition services to youth with disabilities and their families, empowering the youth with the skills and knowledge to succeed in high school and beyond.
6600 NeighborWorks Montana (MT Homeownership Network, Inc.) www.nwmt.org (406)761-5861
NeighborWorks Montana helps low and moderate income families buy or rent a home and keep their home by providing education and financial assistance throughout Montana.
6700 Rural Employment Opportunities, Inc. www.reomontana.org (800)823-7850
Rural Employment Opportunities, Inc. helps and empowers low-income, seasonally employed, and unemployed Montanans to achieve increased economic security through matched savings, job networking, and career coaching programs.
6800 Student Assistance Foundation of Montana www.safmt.org (406)543-9551
Student Assistance Foundation of Montana helps Montana students go to college by providing grants, scholarships, ACT/SAT practice tests, FAFSA assistance, scholarship searches, career information, and special assistance to foster youth.
6900 Wildlands CPR www.WildlandsCPR.org (406)543-9551
Wildlands CPR supports family wage jobs for Montanans through restoring natural areas by reclaiming ecologically damaging roads, and supports stopping the motorized abuse of Montana’s natural areas.
Q: What is the Charitable Giving Campaign at UM?
A: It’s an annual opportunity for UM employees to give back to the community by donating to local nonprofit charities that serve the Missoula area and beyond.
Q: How do I contribute?
A: UM uses an online donation system called iPledge to reduce paper waste and provide more contribution options for participants. To make an online contribution, visit https://www.ipledgeonline.org/_um. Online donors can donate by payroll contribution, credit card or e-check.
Q: How do I set up an account using the new online system?
A: Setting up an account using the online donation system is easy. Log on to https://www.ipledgeonline.org/_um. The first time you visit, you will be asked to register. Step 1:Select your office or department from the list provided. Step 2: Enter your full name and email, then select a user name and password. Once your account is created, you will reach the “Make a Pledge” page. Step 3: Enter your employee ID number (your 790 number), then select your pledge type and the agencies you would like to donate to. Step 4: Once you have entered your donation amounts, click “Enter Pledge” at the bottom of the page. You’re done!
Q: What if I set up an account in the online system last year and don’t remember my password?
A: The iPledge system offers a password retrieval service for those who have forgotten their passwords. Click “login,” then follow the prompts to retrieve your password. Be sure to check your “junk mail” folder if you don’t receive your password right away.
Q: What email address should I use when I register to donate through iPledge?
A: For security reasons, UM employees should register using their official umontana or mso.umt email address.
Q: What if I need help using the online donation system?
A: For help using the online system, call University Relations at 406-243-2522.
Q: What if I want to donate using the paper form?
A: A limited number of paper pledge forms will be printed for those without computer access or who prefer the paper method. To obtain a paper pledge form, contact University Relations at 243-2522. Paper forms must be returned to University Relations, Brantly Hall Room 317, by Friday, Nov. 30.
Q: Is there a fee for making an online contribution using a credit card or an e-check?
A: Contributions made via credit card and e-check are subject to a fee of approximately 3.6 percent that will be subtracted from the amount the nonprofit agency receives. There is no fee for payroll contributions.
Q: When does the Charitable Giving Campaign take place?
A: The 2012-13 Charitable Giving Campaign at UM kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The campaign will close Friday, Nov. 30. All employees who wish to participate in the campaign are asked to submit their contributions by that date. If you opt for payroll deductions, those will take place during the 2013 calendar year.
Q: What if I want to cancel or change my donation after I have submitted it?
A: To cancel or change your donation, call University Relations at 406-243-2522.
Q: What if I have additional questions or need to request a disability-related accommodation?
A: Call Dane Scott, 2012-13 campaign chair, at 406-243-6632 or email dane.scott@mso.umt.edu.