The annual Partners in Giving campaign is underway and will continue through Nov. 30, 2023. This year’s theme is “Be Part of Something Bigger.” Since 1973, state and university employees have raised more than $85 million dollars through the Partners in Giving campaign. In 2022, employees of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences contributed $50,426 to the campaign.

Participants are encouraged to make their pledges online, although paper options are also available.  The online E-pledge site offers either a payroll deduction or a one-time donation to organizations that you would like to support.  Find more information on ways to give here.

CALS personnel are invited to attend a 9-part Virtual Charity Lunch and Learn series to learn more about the member charities. The Charity Lunch and Learns will occur every Tuesday during the Partners in Giving Campaign. Grab your lunch and tune in to hear from charities who are making an impact locally. Learn about the topics, dates and times.

Please remember that participation in the Partners in Giving campaign is completely voluntary. As always, you may choose to donate to specific charities, or you may give a general donation that will be shared among all the charitable organizations in the program. View the full list of charities here.

Two donor incentive drawings will happen this year. One will be in late November, and the second will be in January. All who donate will be automatically entered to receive a prize and winners will be emailed individually. Prizes include items such as Madison Mallards tickets, Overture Center admission, Forward Madison FC tickets, and food and drink gift cards.

If you have any questions, visit giving.wi.gov/ or contact your department/unit volunteer or the CALS Partners in Giving chair, Ally McCann.