UpDate - Vol. 11, No. 12, Page 5
November 21, 1991
Q&A

How does payroll deduction work?
     If you choose to contribute through payroll deduction,
     the amount you request will be deducted each payday.
     Then, twice each year, you will receive an acknowledgment
     from the Development Office. The first will indicate the
     amount that you have given between July 1 - Dec. 31 and
     the area(s) to which you have designated its use; the
     second will cover the period from Jan. 1 - June 30.

How do I decide where to designate my gift?
     Unrestricted funds offer the greatest flexibility of use
     and are extremely valuable to the University. Some
     employees may want to support the area in which they
     work; others will have favorite and perhaps unrelated
     areas of special interest. Gifts to either or both are
     appropriate and appreciated!

If I choose more than one designation, how will my gift be split?
     Unless you specifically indicate an amount for each, your
     gift will be split equally among your designations.

Who will know how much I contribute and how I designate my gift?
     Only a few persons in the Development and Payroll Offices
     will see your gift records. These individuals deal with
     highly personal information each day and will treat your
     gift with utmost confidentiality. If you do not mark the
     box requesting to be anonymous, your name and the gift
     amount will be sent to the administrator of the
     designated account after the end of the calendar and
     fiscal years, so that they may thank you for your gift.
     If you request to be an anonymous donor, your name and
     the amount you give will not be released to anyone. Be
     sure to mark the box at the bottom of the form if you
     wish anonymity.

Will alumni employees be solicited for the Annual Fund by both the
employee campaign and the regular alumni solicitations?
     Yes, in this initial year and perhaps in the future. It
     is hoped that alumni employees will take advantage of the
     ease of contributing offered by payroll deduction. New
     donors will find it convenient. Continuing donors may
     find that they can contribute at higher levels than
     before. Alumni employees have a dual and special
     relationship with the University, and as such, may wish
     to be especially generous. Alumni contributions made
     through the employee program will count as being from
     both alumni and employees; their totals will not count
     twice, however.

Will I feel pressure to contribute from my superiors?
     Employee gifts to the University of Delaware are entirely
     voluntary. There should be no pressure from your co-
     workers or your superiors. Your decision to contribute to
     the Annual Fund's Employee Campaign should be yours
     alone. Of course, it is hoped that you will want to be a
     part of this opportunity to support U.D. in a new way.

How about employees who are parents of current students?
     For a number of years, the Parents Association has been
     soliciting parents of current students. Some employees
     may receive multiple annual giving solicitations. If they
     can possibly support each appeal, that would be
     wonderful; if not, it is their option to support
     whichever or as many as they choose.

Other questions? Contact Louis J. Beccaria, director of
development, telephone 451-2104.