Giving Challenge teams offer raffles, gifts & services to raise funds
The Annual Fund Giving Challenge to support Cincinnati State students and programs through contributions to the Cincinnati State Foundation continues until Friday, December 9.
The teams from Health & Public Safety and Humanities & Sciences jumped into an early lead in the Giving Challenge by bringing the most division members to the campaign kick-off event on November 21. Both teams received $50 to add to their fundraising totals– but there’s plenty of time for other teams to catch up in the competition!
Several teams have announced fundraising projects that are open to all.
Team 3 (Health & Public Safety) is selling Split the Pot tickets for $1 each (6 for $5, 15 for $10). You can purchase tickets using cash, Zelle, or Venmo. Contact a Team 3 Captain (see list below) for more information.
Team 6 (Enrollment & Student Development) had a Giving Tuesday Raffle and also is offering a Flower/Candy Sale. You can send a pick-me-up to a colleague via a candy bar, a rose, or both! Purchase gift tags (2 for $5) through Dec. 8, and your chosen recipients will receive a rose or a candy bar with your message on the tag. All items will be delivered on Monday, December 12. For more information, see a Team 6 Captain (listed below).
Team 7 (Special Ops) has an array of fundraising options. For more information about any of these activities, contact a Team 7 Captain (listed below).
- 50/50 Raffle – Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5
- Send a Note of Appreciation to a Colleague – $3 for delivery via interoffice mail, or $5 for in-person delivery accompanied by music you choose
- “Get Rid of the Turkey and Make Room for the Ham” Walking Challenge – Pledge $5 and commit to completing regular walking between now and Dec. 16 – First place is 10,000 steps every day, Second place is 10,000 steps on 10 days, Third place is 10,000 steps on 5 days (honor system for tracking your steps)
- Sherbet Float Day – Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – ATLC First Floor – $2 for a 9 oz. cup
- Painting Party – Purchase your ticket now for a party to be held in January or February (depending on participants’ schedules) – Ticket includes all supplies, plus music and snacks – $15 for small canvas, $20 for medium, $25 for large
- Yard Sale – Dec. 8, noon to 4 p.m. – location TBA – bring in yard sale items through Dec. 7 – any unsold items will be donated to Goodwill
The volunteer Team Captains for the 2022 Giving Challenge are:
- Business Technologies – Nadine Christman, Paula Kirch Smith, & Lauren Todd
- Engineering & Information Technologies – George Armstrong, Tomie Gartland, & John Thomas
- Health & Public Safety – Patricia Christos, Milene Donlin, & Bill Mehbod
- Humanities & Sciences – Daniel Anderson, Heather Hatchett,, Jeaneen Mullins, & Ryan Schmidt
- Workforce Development Center – TBA
- Enrollment & Student Development – Jesse Brown, Kasey Hall, & Kevin Wesselman
- Special Ops – Patty Edwards, Angelica Kennedy, & Melissa Scott
All Annual Fund donations– small or large– are welcomed and valued.
- Options for giving are listed on on the pledge form (click to download).
- You can choose how you want to direct your gift, by selecting:
- a scholarship fund
- a division or campus fund that provides resources for purchasing classroom equipment or other support for teaching and learning
- a special initiative such as CState Accelerate, the Career Closet, the Surge Pantry Food Cupboard, or other College projects and services
For questions or more information about the Annual Fund Giving Challenge, contact Kim Taylor (kim.taylor@cincinnatistate.edu or 513-378-6314).