Combined Fund Drive participation highest in Western's history

Western Today staff

January 21, 2014

Congratulations Western employees! This year, you exceeded all expectations in both the total amount donated and the number of donors in a campaign year. A total of $76,515 has been pledged by Western employees, which will be distributed to the local, regional and international charities they selected.

Western not only exceeded its goal of raising $60,000, but the program participation rate is now the highest in Western’s history (18.62 percent) with an additional 44 donors. This participation rate beats the University of Washington (17.76 percent), Washington State University (6.67 percent), Central Washington University (7.29 percent), Eastern Washington University (6 percent) and The Evergreen State College (4.38 percent). A full list of state agency participation is online here.

This campaign included CFD donor drawings with the following winners:

WWU drawing winners:

  • The winner of the Mini iPad was Steve Swan, vice president of University Relations & Community Development. Thanks again to Whatcom Educational Credit Union for their generous donation.

Semiahmoo Resort donated three one-night stays with breakfast for two; those were won by:

  • David Brunnemer, registrar
  • Jessica Lindsay, program coordinator, Office of Admissions
  • Mary Gallagher, communications consultant, University Communications and Marketing

State agency/higher education CFD drawing winners:

  • Russell Wilson Seahawks jersey: Gloria O’Brien, DSHS
  • Two night stay at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront with two tickets to the Pacific NW Ballet: Elena Williams, University of Washington

Thank you to all who contributed to the 2013 CFD campaign. Your donation, no matter how big, will help those in need. A special thank you goes to Sara Wilson, special assistant to the vice president for Enrollment and Student Services, and Christina Van Wingerden, program manager for Student Activities, for their support and assistance with this year’s campaign.

As a reminder to those who want to still want to help and join the WWU “I GIVE” program, donations are accepted at any time throughout the year.