UWM Sustainability Fund
It is important to engage all stakeholders of the UWM community when it comes to sustainability. Every student, faculty, and staff should have a way to become a part of the changes happening around campus. It is one thing to put a solar panel up that is funded by an outside resource, but it entirely different for a student to be able to say, “I did that. I was a part of that change”
That is what the UWM Sustainability Fund is really all about.
It is a way to connect the people of UWM with their surroundings. Their efforts, and dollars, can amount to something real that will benefit the entire campus.
The Sustainability Fund is managed through the UWM Foundation. The primary purpose of the Fund is to support projects to make UWM a more environmentally sustainable community. Such projects might include, but are not limited to, projects to engage renewable energies, improve recycling, manage storm water, or improve the energy efficiency of campus buildings.
Donate
By December of 2011, the Fund must reach endowment level. This means that once contributions reach $40,000, the fund is endowed, or permanent and sustainable projects will be funded off of the interest.
Make a Gift
Donate anytime online. Note: Indicate “UWM Sustainability Fund” on the online form under “Additional Designation Instructions” and/or by “Special Instructions”
UWM Gives to UWM Campaign
The UWM Foundation runs a campaign every spring where faculty and staff can donate right from paycheck withdrawals. Simply indicate UWM Sustainability Fund for any amount you’d like to give.
Students
As a student you can also give, or lobby your student government to allocate student segregated fees to the fund. Many Universities across the nation build a fund such as this, primarily with student support.