Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I give?

A high faculty/staff giving percentage is an endorsement by employees that you support our mission to fund scholarships and programs. It is a valuable signal to potential donors that our own employees believe in supporting our students.

Where is my gift most needed?

Employees have the option to give to many scholarship and special program funds. If you don’t have a particular scholarship or program you support, choose Foundation General Scholarship, which awards scholarships to the most underserved students who often don’t qualify for other scholarships. This includes Single Parent, Head of Household, Undocumented or International Students. Or choose Greatest Needs Fund, which helps students in dire situations, like when COVID funding was needed for emergency grants.

What difference can a small gift make?

Each gift – no matter how big or how small – is important because it increases participation rate. Whatever amount, your gift shows that you believe in the fund that you have chosen to support. There are many funds that receive a large number of “small” gifts and those really add up!

How long does the campaign run?

We Can 2021 is a one-week campaign. It starts Monday, November 1, and ends Friday, November 5.

Can I give to something specific?

Yes! On the pledge form, you can give to up to two programs or scholarships if your annual gift is $120 or more.

What are my payment options?

We accept checks, cash, credit cards or payroll deduction.

Is the gift tax deductable?

Yes. OCCC Foundation is recognized as a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes. Donors who contribute by check, cash, or credit card will receive a receipt within a few business days. Donors who contribute by payroll deduction will use their last pay stub of the year which documents year-to-date giving.

Campaign Questions? Contact Juo Ting Jennings at 405-682-7591 or email jjennings@occc.edu