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Alamo Gives Back – Employee Giving 2025

You were MADE to Make an Impact!

Thank you for your support of our annual employee giving campaign, which directly supports students through the Alamo Colleges Foundation and community through United Way impact partners. We continue to take pride in being a majority-donor workplace, with 54% participation in 2024. Through your efforts, the Alamo Colleges District accomplished the most successful workplace campaign among all higher edcuation institutions in Bexar County, raising a record $460,342 for our students and community!  employeegiving800x533.png

 

What are My Options for Supporting our Students and Community?

By pledging a gift today, you’ll be creating opportunities for local community members that otherwise may not exist. Alamo GIVES BACK allows you to contribute to essential causes that improve the quality of life throughout our community:

  • Support our highest giving priorities.  Each year,  District and College leadership chooses the Top 5 funding priorities at each location/campus to best support their students.  

Alamo Colleges - Top 5 Funds at Each Campus

  • Support our students through Alamo Colleges Foundation funds that promote student success through scholarships and vital support programs, like AlamoPROMISE, the Student Advocacy Center network, and many more. 

All Alamo Colleges Foundation Funds

  •  Support local impact partners through United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, including our own Alamo Colleges Foundation, or over 80 other worth causes that provide direct service to our neighbors, friends, and community.

United Way Partner Agencies

How Can I Make My Pledge?

Give now through October 31!

OPTION 1: Use the Simplified Form to give to a single fund: Complete the simplified online form below, and we'll take care of the rest!

Pledge Using the Simplified Online Pledge Form

OPTION 2: Complete a paper pledge form: Download the PDF, print, and follow instructions on the bottom of the form to provide it to a campaign lead team member.

Download a Paper Pledge Form

OPTION 3: Go to ACES > Resource Tab > Alamo Gives Back to explore all your giving options. Use this option to make your pledge directly in the giving portal.

Pledge Using Your ACES Account

 

Questions? We're here to help!

Contact us at dst-alamogives@alamo.edu or message your college campaign lead for employee giving:

 

Employee Giving FAQs

What is the Annual Employee Giving Campaign?

The Campaign, now called Alamo GIVES BACK, invites all Alamo Colleges employees to consider an annual philanthropic gift to support our students, programs, and the local community we serve. Giving is a personal decision and participation is voluntary.

When is the Employee Giving Campaign?

Each fall, Alamo GIVES BACK begins with Convocation when the pledge portal is open and you can give at any time.

How can I participate in the Employee Giving Campaign?

Gifts may be made in one of four ways. To download a pledge form, visit alamo.edu/alamogivesback.

  • Payroll deduction (PRD) MOST POPULAR – Complete a pledge form or by log in to United Way’s giving portal (accessible via ACES - Employee Tab) to customize the amount, designation and frequency for your gift.  Over 75% of employees use PRD to make their pledge.
  • Credit card – log in to United Way’s giving portal (accessible via ACES - Employee Tab)
  • Cash – submit with a pledge form and give directly to a campaign lead at your campus
  • Check – submit with a pledge form and give to a campaign lead or mail the check and form to the Alamo Colleges Foundation (address on form)
What are my options for giving?

Employees can choose from hundreds of giving options the support our students and local community within two main areas of support:

  • Student scholarships, student advocacy centers, college programs, AlamoPROMISE and emergency assistance through the Alamo Colleges Foundation. There are dozens of funds to choose from, including districtwide and college-specific options.
  • Vital services to San Antonio and Bexar County’s families, children, students, and individuals through United Way impact and community partner agencies. There are over 60 impact partner agencies.
Where can I find a list of giving opportunities and who can I reach out to at my campus if I have questions?

Visit alamo.edu/alamogivesback to download the PDF of all giving options. You can also find the name and contact information for the campaign lead(s) at your campus or through the Alamo Colleges Foundation. Contact us directly at dst-alamogives@alamo.edu if you have any questions. We're here to help!

Will my gift “stay here” and support someone locally?

Yes! All gifts received in the Employee Giving Campaign support local cause(s) and people in our community.

How much of my gift really goes to support the cause I choose? Are there processing or other fees?

100% of your gift goes directly to the cause(s) you select!

What if I want to give to a different cause than the opportunities listed?

While there are many important charities, the options selected for the Employee Giving Campaign align closely with the mission of the Alamo Colleges District—to “empower our diverse communities for success.” These options are focused on education and a fostering sustainable quality of life for all within our community.

Why are all gifts paid to United Way, even if I am giving to an Alamo Colleges Foundation fund?

We partner each year with United Way, who serves as the clearinghouse to streamline the campaign. 100% of each gift is designated per the donor’s intent.

When does payroll deduction (PRD) occur?

Over 75% of Alamo Colleges employees choose PRD each year as the simplest way to give. PRD gifts are processed starting with the employee’s first paycheck in January 2022. You may select anywhere between 1-24 pay periods. Deductions are made in order, so if you select 12 pay periods, it will be the first 12 pay periods of the year, not one deduction per month.

Are payroll deductions taken out of my paycheck pre-tax or after-tax?

PRD gifts occur after-tax. Federal law does not allow for charitable donations through payroll deduction to be processed pre-tax.

Are my donations tax-deductible?

Donations to the Employee Giving Campaign are tax-deductible as allowed by current IRS regulations. Please consult with your tax advisor for information relevant to your personal tax situation.

If I gave last year, will my gift be renewed automatically be renewed this year?

No. If you gave last year, your gift is not automatically renewed through the campaign. Each employee has the opportunity to opt-in by choice each year.