Phase Two launches in June 2011
Help Georgian complete its Power of Education fundraising campaign!
Pledge before July 29, 2011 and be recognized for your contribution on the donor wall before the grand openings of Georgian’s two newest facilities.
As you may have heard, Georgian is close to reaching its goal for its largest fundraising campaign in its 44-year history. We hope you will consider pledging to be part of that success through Phase Two of the Georgian Employee Challenge.
Phase One of the employee challenge launched a few years ago and raised more than $1 million from staff, students (SAC), retirees, Board of Governors’ members and alumni! More than 160 staff participated by committing to a bi-weekly payroll deduction of $5 to $10 for five years or making a one-time contribution, knowing that every little bit will help Georgian reach its goal to make our campuses better learning environments for our students.
Five years ago Georgian set out to raise $25 million through the Power of Education campaign. Record enrolment growth and industries in need of more skilled workers have resulted in an amazing opportunity for Georgian to develop in key areas including health and wellness, engineering technology, satellite campuses and the University Partnership Centre.
Funding these expansions requires the support of many, and to date, we have had the good fortune to have 1,300 donors choose Georgian as their charity of choice. It is much easier to ask for others to contribute to our success when we have given ourselves. This is why the Georgian Employee Challenge is key to the overall campaign.
We are launching Phase Two of the Georgian Employee Challenge in hopes that it will be the close-knit Georgian family who helps to complete our $25-million fundraising campaign.
There are many exciting plans for growth at Georgian. Click the photo below to learn more about each project.
Centre for Health and Wellness
Fundraising goal: $13.5 million
Raised to date: $12.2 million
John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus
Fundraising goal: $750,000
Raised to date: $320,000
Georgian Cenotaph
Fundraising goal: $215,000
Raised to date: $77,000
Levels of giving
- Bronze – $5 per pay over 5 years (total gift of $650)
- Silver – $7.50 per pay over 5 years (total gift of $975)
- Gold – $10 per pay over 5 years (total gift of $1,300)
- Triple leaf – $22.50 per pay over 5 years (total gift of $2,925)
- A gift of any amount
How to make a pledge
Please fill out the Employee Challenge pledge form and return it to the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, Room C259 at the Barrie Campus. If you would like to have your named added to the donor wall before the grand openings of the Centre for Health and Wellness and the John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus, and before the unveiling of the Georgian Cenotaph, please submit your pledge form by July 29, 2011.
Please note that donations are gladly accepted at any time and the donor wall is updated annually.
Recognition 
- Soon after your pledge form is returned, a pin representing your support will be hand-delivered to you by a member of the Georgian Employee Challenge Committee.
- Your name will also be displayed on either the Barrie Campus recognition wall (second floor of K building), the new John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus recognition wall, or the cenotaph, depending on your gift designation and amount.
Tax receipt
The Office of Development & Alumni Relations automatically issues tax receipts for donations of $20 or more.
In closing
We believe an investment into Georgian is an investment into our own careers. As Georgian grows, so will all of our job opportunities, and the benefits that come with working in leading-edge facilities. We hope you will consider these facts as you make a decision about your support.
Thank you for your consideration, and please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time if you have any questions about how to give to Georgian’s growth.
Kind regards,
The Georgian Employee Challenge Committee
Gay Ainsworth Marketing & Student Services
Cathy Campbell Orillia Campus Services
Mary Kilsch Owen Sound Campus
Gabe Koopmans Engineering Technology
Ruthanne Krant Business
Gregg Levis Business
Betty Rainey Health and Wellness
Tara Ross Organizational Planning
Tom St. John Engineering Technology
Hank Thibideau Marketing & Student Services
Pat Watson Bookstore Operations- Orillia
Sebrina Westbrooke Collingwood Campus
Questions may also be directed to the Office of Development & Alumni Relations at ext. 1210.
