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Cents for Students is a faculty-initiated fundraiser at UWW designed to support students in financial need. Our mission focuses on raising awareness and collecting donations, with proceeds going directly to Financial Aid. Through weekly meetings and targeted outreach via social media and campus events, we aim to engage the community. Despite initial challenges, our group's collaboration and creativity have led to a successful campaign. Together, we can make a difference—donate today to help those in need!
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Cents for Students Amber CmelakBreeMoravecBianca HeyDerek SchultzPhil Watson
Introduction • Introduced to faculty-initiated fundraiser for UWW Students. • Worthy • Our group, our mission, our cause. • Individual interest; group efforts.
Beginning Steps • Jonathan Enslin -Vice Chancellor for University Advancement • Bill Lowell • Group meetings established weekly goals - Conquered variety of tasks • Agreement on reaching several outlets - ex: Jitters, Facebook, Royal Purple, etc.
Beginning Steps • Brainstorming, brainstorming, brainstorming! • Private to public • Intentions to inform, as well as persuade • Main hurdle: Awareness - Brand new movement - Built from the ground up
Design Solidified • University Center • Personal Organizations • Departments
Design Solidified • Slogan • Uniform • Spread the word!
Goal • Behind the scenes ● Target ●Ready, Set, Go!
CENTS FOR STUDENTS Every semester students face significant financial need. Even a penny can make a difference. Donate to Cents for Students and change a life. All proceeds go towards Financial Aid [make checks payable to UWW Foundation]Re: Cents for Students LOOK FOR US OUTSIDE THE UC!
Public Relations/Advertisement • Facebook Page • Radio Announcement - WSLD 104.5
Collecting Donations: University Center • Wednesday and Thursday 4PM – 6PM for three weeks. • Asked for Change donations • Assertiveness vs. passive
Collection Donations:Residence Hallsand NRHH • Residence Halls: - Leadership Involvement Team (LIT) • National Residence Hall Honorary - Philanthropy Contribution
Initial Shock & Forming • Feeling Overwhelmed and Excited - Many Opportunities • “Deer in The Headlights” • Back to Reality
Storming • Let’s Get together! • Balancing Schedules. • To compromise is key.
Norming • Dividing up the work • Utilizing everyone's strengths & talents • Connections can make all the difference
Performing • Creativity in fundraising • Everyone hit the spot with special task • Lessons learned created high performance
In Conclusion… • Cents for Students is still young in development • 2 main goals: - Raise Awareness - Raise Financial Donations • Group passed through all stages of communication • UWW Foundation doubledamount raised • Overall: successful campaign!
The Floor Is Yours: Questions?