However, Iowa State is in the bottom 20 percent of the nation's colleges and universities in the percentage of faculty and staff who contribute. Expected cuts in state and federal funding are likely to mean that agencies will rely even more on United Way in the future, he said. Eighty-two cents of each dollar raised goes directly to programs, a very high percentage, Lampkin said. All ISU employees should receive pledge cards and envelopes soon. Employees are asked to fill out the cards, seal them in the envelopes provided and return the envelopes to their area leaders.
Donors have several pledge options, including payroll deduction.
They also may choose to support or exclude particular agencies. The campaign runs through November.