Employee Campaign Designations

Every gift—no matter the size—makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and the strength of our campus community. Through the Employee Giving Campaign, your gifts power the future by helping students overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and build brighter tomorrows.

You can designate your support to one or more of the funds listed below, aligning your gift with the causes that mean the most to you. Whether you choose to help students in crisis, fuel future scholarships, or provide food security, your generosity directly supports Richland’s mission of changing lives through education.

You have the freedom to decide how much of your total gift should be allocated to each fund. Please note that the amounts you allocate to each designation should be in whole-dollar increments.

  • The Greatest Needs of the College | Support areas that need it most within the college, ensuring flexibility in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities.
  • Student Assistance Fund | Your gift to this fund provides essential support to students facing exceptional financial hardships. From laptops to transportation, rent, utility bills, and medical assistance – your contribution directly eases their burden.
  • Investing in the Future Scholarship Fund | This scholarship fund paves the way for Richland students facing unique circumstances that prevent them from receiving state and Federal aid or traditional scholarships. Your donation covers tuition, books, and fees, opening the door to higher education.
  • Project Read Plus | Empower adults in our community to improve their literacy and math skills through one-on-one tutoring. Help them achieve goals like earning a GED, enrolling in vocational programs, taking college classes, or securing employment. Your support fosters independence and transformation.
  • The Pantry | Combat food insecurity with your support to The Pantry, providing essential support to those in need.
  • Richland Foundation Fund of your choice | Designate your gift to any Foundation Fund aligned with your passion and interests.
  • The United Way | Contribute to the United Way Impact Fund, which supports the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Macon County.

Interested in creating a Foundation Fund or Scholarship of your own? Funds and Scholarships can be created with a total annual donation of $500. Speak with a member of our foundation team for more information!

Contact Our Team

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Loren McGinnis

Assistant Director, Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement

Foundation & Institutional Advancement

Richland Main Campus, N182

(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6575

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Debbie Ellison

Executive Administrative Assistant

Foundation & Institutional Advancement

Richland Main Campus, N179

(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6350