Faculty & Staff Giving - Marshall University Foundation & Alumni

How can I make a difference?

As a member of Marshall’s internal community, you are one of the university’s greatest resources and most passionate supporters. You create our community every day by investing your time and talent in the university and our students. You can extend your contributions to include philanthropy by making a personally significant gift each year.

Payroll deduction is one of the most convenient ways for faculty, staff, and administrators to make an annual gift. You simply indicate the amount you would like automatically deducted from each paycheck, the start date, and where your support should be designated. Deductions can be established as ongoing, or one-time. Payroll deduction can be a great way to spread out payments and ensure a certain total for the year.

Every day, you make a difference on campus. You are empowering our students, serving the community, conducting groundbreaking research or keeping the university running. Marshall University is a better place because of your contributions!

Faculty & Staff Giving

519 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25703

(304) 696-6214
griffin.talbott@marshall.edu

Why I give...

Patsy Stephenson, document librarian, has been with the university for 41 years. In that time, she has witnessed the dramatic changes across campus, particularly for the university’s libraries.

“I had graduated from here. My husband went to school here. We had our son and we knew that he would go here. It was a part of giving back,” Stephenson said. “When you are here for so long, you see what even just $1 can do. So, through the years, you want to give back and want to see everything grow.”

Ways to Give

There are many different ways to give – choose one that fits you best!

Payroll Deduction

Payroll deduction is an easy way to make your annual donation through installments. You may initiate a deduction at any time. Complete the form HERE or contact Griffin Talbott at griffin.talbott@marshall.edu for more information.

Giving Online

You can make a one-time gift using Marshall University Foundation’s secure online giving form.

Select the gift amount.
Choose a designated fund.
Add any special instructions.
Choose to celebrate your gift on our “Donor Wall.”
Click “Make Your Gift” to complete your gift.

Give by Mail

Checks may be directed to:

Annual Giving
Marshall University Foundation
519 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25703

Give by Phone

Call us at (304) 696-6214.

Planned Giving

To discuss future gifts to Marshall of your retirement plan assets, life insurance or gifts through your will or revocable trust, contact the Office of Planned Giving at (304) 696-3248 or ainslie.mckinney@marshall.edu. You can also learn more at our Planned Giving page.

FAQ

Why is charitable support to Marshall important?

Like all nonprofits, Marshall relies on a combination of revenue and philanthropy to supply our budget. Each year, it becomes increasingly important for Marshall to fund a bigger portion of the budget from philanthropy; thereby, decreasing our reliance on tuition revenue. At present, 77% of Marshall students receive some form of financial aid, and most of that assistance provided by Marshall. Institutional aid is critical to helping to make an exceptional Marshall education possible and accessible to even more students.

Can I designate my gift?

Tell us where to direct your support–student scholarships, a specific school or academic program, department or facilities. If you don’t have a preference, we encourage you to choose the Annual Fund. Gifts to the Annual Fund help meet Marshall’s greatest financial challenge, which is funding need-based financial aid for deserving students.

How much should I contribute?

You determine the size and designation of your gift according to your own charitable priorities and capacity. Gifts of all sizes are both appreciated and count toward our participation rate. High participation among faculty, staff, and administrators stands as an endorsement of the university.

How does my gift make a difference?

Faculty and staff support promote increased alumni and community support
Every dollar makes a difference to the students you’re interacting with every day
Students view faculty/staff contributors in a different light — as true partners
Your participation counts, no matter the amount of your contribution
Donate and become an active member of the Marshall University Alumni Association
Support the area of your choice
Your gift is 100% tax-deductible *
Your gift strengthens Marshall University, and a stronger Marshall University enjoys greater regional and national prestige

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