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Campaign Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the UB Employees Campaign for the Community?

The annual employees campaign at UB is an opportunity for all employees at UB, regardless of their department, to make donations to charitable organizations. The campaign takes place each fall and is coordinated by UB Community Relations.

When does the campaign take place?

The 2012 UB Employees Campaign for the Community begins October 16. Employees are asked to make their donations by November 27.

How do I make a donation?

You can make a donation either online or with a paper pledge form. See the donate page (link) for more information on making a gift.

Who can I contact if I have trouble logging in to make a donation?

For assistance in making your gift online or questions about your contribution, please contact the United Way at 716-887-2758 or at customerservice@uwbec.org.

Who benefits from my contribution?

Individuals and famlies from across our community seeking a variety of health and human services are helped through the campaign. Beneficiary organizations represent hundreds of agencies and programs serving a diverse population throughout the WNY region and beyond.

What percentage of my donation goes to the programs?

While this varies slightly throughout the different SEFA regions, a minimum of 85 cents of each dollar you contribute goes to fund services. SEFA prides itself in keeping administrative costs to a minimum through the use of state employee volunteers and careful budgeting.

Can I designate my contribution to a specific organization?

Absolutely! We encourage you to make a contribution to a particular organization that has made a meaningful impact on your life, or that you wish to directly support. You may have your gift sent to one, two, three or more specific organizations--the choice is yours.

Can I designate a contribution to agencies not listed in the directory?

No. But agencies may contact Jessica Wangelin at jbiegaj@buffalo.edu for information about applying for a listing in the statewide directory.

Why should I give to this campaign instead of directly to a service provider?

The UB Employees Campaign is the most efficient way to give. Your contribution helps fund a multitude of programs and services. With this campaign, you don't have to write multiple checks to multiple organizations throughout the year. You don't have to remember when to give or to whom. The advantage of payroll deduction makes giving easy and secure.

What is my User ID and password to log in and make a donation?

Your User ID is your UBIT email address. Your password is the one you created when you logged into the system last year. If you did not previously create a password or have forgotten your password, click 'Get Password' and a generic password will be sent to you.  You must then change the generic password in order to log in and make a donation.

If an employee makes a gift via check, where do they send it?

All checks can be made out to SEFA and should be mailed with a copy of the electronic pledge form to: UB Employees Campaign for the Community, 120 Crofts Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14214.

I'd like some posters or print forms or other materials. Where can I get them?

You can get posters from your department liaison or from your steering committee representative.