Team members go above and beyond
The Dallas Education Foundation announced that this year’s Employee Giving Campaign was its most successful yet with more than 2,600 donors, who raised $109,000.
“This achievement is a testament to our team’s deep commitment to our students and classrooms,” said Mita Havlick, DEF director. “A special thank you to our Campaign Champions—your leadership and advocacy truly led the way.”
This year’s campaign saw increased engagement with dozens of teams reaching 80% or higher participation.
Departments and campuses with 100% participation include:
Superintendent of Schools; Chief of Staff; Professional Standards Office; Human Capital Management; Legal Services; Gilbert Cuellar Sr. Elementary School; Partnerships and Volunteer Engagement; Small Business Office; High School Transformation; Student Services; Library/Media Services; Alternative Certification; Visual and Performing Arts; Counseling Services; Real Property Management; Special Populations; Multi-Tiered Systems of Support; Academic Enrichment and Support; Office of Family and Community Engagement; Treasury Services; Public School Choice; Student Activities; Benefits; Service Center(s); GIS and Demographic Analysis; Campus Culture & Academic Success; Federal and State Accountability; Marketing Services; Excess Resignation; Textbooks; and Central Operations.
Departments with 80-90% participation include:
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (98%)
- Leila P. Cowart Elementary School (92%)
- Financial Services (89%)
- Leadership Excellence, Advancement and Development (86%)
- Board Services (86%)
- Cesar Chavez Learning Center (85%)
- Budget Services Department (82%)
- Science (80%)
- Parent Advocacy and Support Services Department (80%)
- Advanced Academic Services (80%)
Important reminders:
- Payroll Deductions: These will begin in April.
- Year-round giving: If you’d like to continue or expand your support, convenient credit card donations are always available.
Together, we are creating new opportunities and changing the trajectory for students across the district, Havlick said.
