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Quick Facts
- The Telefund Office consists of 40 student callers who
contact more than 60,000 Oswego alumni, friends and parents
annually.
- Telefund students call on behalf of The Annual Fund, which
benefits the entire Oswego campus.
- The Annual Fund helps both students and campus programs,
and raises money for scholarships, building renovations, computers, and other
classroom equipment.
- You can ask a Telefund caller questions and receive updates
on what is happening on campus or learn if there are any upcoming
alumni events in your area.
- Callers can also update your phone number and home,
business and e-mail addresses, making sure you receive the Oswego alumni
magazine, as well as other publications and announcements from
Oswego.
FAQs
What is The Fund for
Oswego?
Where does the money
go?
Whom does the
Telefund contact?
Why was I called
twice?
I'm on the Federal Do Not Call List;
why is the Telefund calling me?
Where is the Telefund office
located?
Are Telefund callers really students
at the college?
When does the Telefund make
calls?
Is my gift
tax-deductible?
Does the Telefund accept credit
cards?
May I choose where I want my
gift to go? Will my company match my
gift?
How can I make a gift over the
phone?
Can my son or daughter apply to
work for the Telefund?
Where does the money go?
To support academic programs,
scholarships, library resources, building renovations, computer upgrades,
program enhancements and research, all of which directly benefit the
faculty and students on the Oswego campus.
Whom does
the Telefund contact?
Alumni, friends, parents of current and former
undergraduates, retirees, faculty and staff, and the senior
class.
Why was I called twice?
Typically you should only receive one call from
the Telefund. Occasionally, you will receive a second call if according
to our records, both you and your spouse or significant other are alumni;
if you are a parent of a current or former student and an alumni; or if your
child is a graduate of Oswego State and still living at home.
I'm on the Federal Do Not Call
List; why is the Telefund calling me?
The Telefund is a program of the Oswego College
Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. All charitable
and non-profit organizations are exempt from the National Do Not Call
Registry. We hope that you will be open to calls from Oswego, since
the calls serve to benefit not only the students, but also try to keep you
connected with what's happening on campus as well as alumni events across the
nation.
Where is the Telefund located?
The Telefund office is located right on campus
at 324 Sheldon Hall, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126. For more questions
please contact us at 315-312-3003.
Are the Telefund callers really students
at Oswego?
Yes. We employ 40 to 45 students
throughout the year who represent a variety of majors, cities and
states.
When does the Telefund make
calls?
Our normal hours of operation are during fall
and spring semesters, Monday-Thursday 6-9 p.m., and Sunday 1-4 p.m. and 6-9
p.m.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes, The Oswego College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Does the Telefund accept credit
cards?
Yes, we encourage you to make your gift using
your VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express card when on the phone with
a Telefund caller. This is a secure way to make sure your gift benefits
Oswego students right away. You help us save postage and paper
costs. You may also fulfill your gift online by using your
credit card. (All information is secure for your safety.)
May I choose where I want my
gift to go?
Yes. While unrestricted funds are always
needed to support a wide variety of programs at Oswego, many donors choose to
designate their gifts to specific departments, schools, scholarship funds, or
other academic programs at Oswego.
How do you make a gift over the
phone?
It's easy! Simply tell the student how
much you would like to donate and then give the student your credit card
information. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes. If you
would rather pay by check we will send you a pledge card for the amount
specified over the phone. It's that simple!
Can my son or daughter apply to work for
the Telefund?
Absolutely. If your son or daughter is a
full-time student at Oswego State they can fill out our online
application.
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