The Power of Us! Annual Employee Giving Program
Through the Upstate Foundation, your gift supports Upstate Medical University’s mission… patient care, education and research, which positively impacts community health and well-being.
Each spring, you can support Upstate Medical University in a way that is meaningful to you by donating through the Upstate Foundation’s The Power of Us program. The program allows you to donate directly to any Foundation fund – there are over 1,100+ funds representing all areas of Upstate’s mission of patient care, education and research. 100 percent of your donation goes to the fund(s) that you choose.
Together, we are making a difference!
2021 Recap
The Upstate Medical University workforce is the vital and powerful source of support for the Foundation’s annual Power of Us employee giving program. The 2021 program marked several notable statistics: a 54 percent increase in the number of gifts and pledges; a 57 percent increase in new donors; and a 40 percent increase in returning donors.
The Upstate Foundation expresses its heartfelt thanks to all employees who participated in the Power of Us.
Giving is easier than you think!
1. CHOOSE A FUND that is meaningful to you. Let giving be gratifying! Search online on the fund search page, or see the partial listing below.
2. SELECT THE PAYMENT method that is most convenient for you: cash, check, credit card or payroll deduction where your payments are divided over 26 weeks starting July 1. Each pay period, the designated amount is automatically withdrawn from your paycheck.
3. USE THE E-PLEDGE OPTION… through your Self-Serve login and click on The Power of Us! logo.
SIGN UP for payroll deduction by June 17, 2022.
Anyone signing up after the deadline will have fewer weeks to make their donation. Payroll deduction runs from 7/1 - 6/30 annually.
If you need a form, download from the bottom of this page.
Highlighted funds
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Fund #01351 – To heighten awareness, increase clinical capacity and programmatic initiatives, improve access to services, and support research in the area of pediatric mental health.
Health Care Heroes Fund #19992 – The specific purpose of this fund is to provide support and recognition for Upstate nursing staff and health care professionals to include, but not limited to, things such as: gift cards, morale boosting activities, wellness activities and more.
HouseCalls for the Homeless Fund #19960 – To provide medical and mental health services to the homeless population living on the streets and in shelters in Central New York.
Paley’s Pantry – Upstate Fights Student Hunger #47679 – To help alleviate food insecurity for students on the Upstate Medical University Campus.
Funds with annual donor recognition
Friend In Deed Annual Fund #16324 – for unmet patient needs. Donor recognition at Upstate University Hospital lobby and Upstate Community Hospital corridor to east lobby – for donor gifts $100 and up.
Upstate Cancer Center Annual Fund #47620. Donor recognition at Upstate Cancer Center, 1st floor walkway – for donor gifts $100 and up.
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital Annual Fund #10020. Donor recognition at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, 11th floor East Tower – for donor gifts $250 and up.
Other funds to consider
For full searchable list of 1,100+ funds click here. Type in fund name or keyword.
* New funds
Open a new fund
Interested in opening a fund? Call us at 315-464-4416. The minimum amounts to open new funds:
- Restricted Fund – min. $1,000
- Donor-Advised Fund – min. $5,000
- Endowments (permanent) – min. $10,000