Campus Charitable Fund Drive Launch
October 8, 2024 9:01 AM

Dear Colleagues,

Illinois has always been a place where we are visibly engaged in making an impact on the world around us. This is the leadership expected from a world-class university with a land-grant mission.

The Campus Charitable Fund Drive (CCFD), our annual workplace giving campaign, begins today and will run through November 22. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has already made a gift to support others. I cannot think of a better way to support our local and global community than with your demonstration of compassion and care for one another.

Over the course of the next six weeks, university employees can easily support the charities of their choice to make a positive impact on the lives of many. I encourage you to explore the CCFD website to learn more about how to give. Giving can be a one-time gift, direct payment, or an ongoing payroll deduction.

You can also attend the 2024 CCFD Agency Fair, which will be held on Tuesday, October 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Illini Union, Illini Rooms, to learn about the federations and charities supported by CCFD and how your contributions make a difference.

Our annual contributions to the CCFD are a visible and meaningful way for our university to support the communities around us and beyond. In 2023, our collective efforts raised over $1.36 million. This year, we have set a goal of $1.5 million in funds from our university community to benefit those in need.

If you have any questions about CCFD, I encourage you to reach out to your college or department unit leader. These individuals play an invaluable role in coordinating campaign efforts and sharing about non-profits in our community and beyond. The continuous success of this campaign would not be possible without the efforts of staff and faculty volunteers who serve as unit leaders.

I am grateful for your thoughtful consideration during this campaign. Together, we can make a difference in our communities and across the globe.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Jones
Chancellor