Parents'
Council FAQs
What is the Parents’ Council?
The Parents’ Council is an annual fund drive involving non-alumni
parents and grandparents of current and past students. Running from
September 1—August
31 each year, the Parents' Fund is a significant part of the A&M-Corpus
Christi’s
Annual Fund, a yearly fundraising effort designed to enhance the University's
annual operating
budget and to support additional student opportunity. Last year, annual
giving from alumni, parents, and friends totaled over $100,000. The
Parents Fund portion exceeded $50,000 toward student
extra curricular activities.
How is money for the Parents’ Council raised?
The Parents’ Council raises funds through receptions held during
New Student Orientations. These receptions allow parents an opportunity
to spend 45 minutes with the Development Office being introduced to
what
the
Parents’ Council
does and its necessity to increase student opportunity. Secondly,
15 students, known as the ISLAND CALLERS, call parents as an on-campus
job, asking
for support for the Parents’ Council and updating them
on what is new and exciting around campus.
Why do parents who are already paying tuition
at A&M-Corpus Christi give to the Parents’ Council?
There are compelling and persuasive reasons why parents contribute
to the University's operating budget over and above the costs of tuition
and board:
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To increase the value of their student's degree. |
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A&M-Corpus Christi is a state assisted university and tuition alone does not cover the operating budget. The deficit must be made up by other sources of funding, including foundation and private gifts. |
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To provide opportunity to
students that would otherwise not be possible due to increasing
State budget
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How Can I Make A Contribution?
Gifts or Pledges
A&M-Corpus Christi welcomes both outright gifts
of cash or securities and pledges. Pledges must be paid in full by
the end of the fiscal year, August 31st. (Mastercard, Visa, and Discover
are accepted.) If you would like to join the Parents’ Council online, please click on the link JOIN TODAY to print out your pledge form!
Corporate Matching Gifts
Over 1,000 companies match philanthropic gifts. Donors can enhance
and even double their own contributions to the Parents Council by obtaining
matching gift forms from their personnel offices. Matching Gifts are
an untapped resource so please be sure to check with your employer
to see if your gift will be matched 3 to 1!
Gifts of Stock
Many donors make their gifts to
A&M-Corpus Christi in the form of securities. Donor benefits for
making a gift of an appreciated stock to A&M-Corpus
Christi are many.
For more information, visit our Planned Giving site.
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