Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The Terry College of Business is part of the podcast revolution!

Each month the Terry College of Business hosts Terry Third Thursday for the Atlanta business community. This breakfast speaker series boasts of dynamic and influential speakers as well as special guests from the University of Georgia--and now everyone has access to Terry Third Thursday’s speaker series via podcast. So if you are not in the Atlanta area or cannot attend, but would like to hear the speaker’s presentation, check the podcast page so you won't have to miss out!

Although, now is a great time to attend TTT in person. In July and August Terry is offering the summer “Buy One-Bring One” promotion. So get your ticket today and bring a friend to learn from a successful and inspiring individual. Upcoming speakers include: Mark Rosenberg: President and CEO, The Task Force for Global Health on July 15, 2010 and Kenneth C. Stewart: Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development on August 19, 2010.

Who would you like to come see (or hear) as a future speaker? We would love your input! Anyone who posts a suggestion will be entered to win a ticket to attend an upcoming Terry Third Thursday event at the Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

The benefits of participating in company match programs


Through corporate matching gift programs, cash gifts from a company's eligible employees are matched with company or corporate foundation funds. It all adds up to a great way to increase your contributions and receive more benefits at no additional cost to you!

They are generally made in a fixed ratio to the gifts of the employee, i.e., 1:1, 2:1, etc. on an annual basis. Recent statistics show approximately 50% of Fortune 500 companies have matching gift programs and 13% of companies match at 2 to 1.

For example, a young alumni can make a $500 gift with a $500 company match and viola! He or she is a member of the Dean's Circle and eligible for all Dean's Circle benefits. What’s not to love about that? Your gift grows, which then translates into even better opportunities for the Terry College…and all you have to do is turn in some paperwork!

We hope you will search the UGA matching gift database to see if your employer matches employee gifts. Keep in mind this list grows and changes frequently, so you might also want to check with your HR department for opportunities within your organization.

Participating in your company matching gift program is just another way to provide additional dollars to provide the resources and experiences that separate Terry students from the competition. To learn more about giving to Terry, visit the Terry Annual Fund website.