
OSU UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Each year, OSU is one of United Way of Payne County's top donors. Thanks to dedicated employees, campaign coordinators and campaign chairs, we are able to strive toward a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential. This year, OSU's campaign goal is $310,000!
By donating or pledging through payroll deduction, one-time credit card payments, or fundraisers throughout campus, you can change the lives of countless individuals in Payne County.
CAMPAIGN KICKOFF
Join your fellow campaign coordinators and campaign chairs at Oklahoma State University's 2025 campaign kickoff on Thursday, September 10, from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This event is the beginning of many OSU fundraisers and workplace campaigns, designed to rally individuals to raise vital funds for a our community.
CAMPAIGN CHAIRS
Your 2025 Campaign Chairs are Jane Carpenter and Jayson Lusk. As your campaign chairs, they will serve as champions for the United Way campaign by promoting the United Way mission, empowering employees to live out the land-grant mission, and inspiring community members to give for the greater good.
Jane Carpenter
Senior Director, OSU Agriculture Affairs
Jayson Lusk
Vice President & Dean, OSU Agricultural Programs
GET INVOLVED TODAY!
Plan a fundraiser
Fundraisers are engaging, team-building activities that encourage employees to donate to United Way of Payne County while creating lasting memories with their coworkers. Visit our Campaign Toolkit for event ideas, timelines, and other resources. Don't forget to add your event to the OSU Events Calendar!
Lend a Hand & Participate
Join your departments committee, volunteer to help with events, or participate in fundraisers. Each of us can make a difference for a neighbor — but when we come together, we can make change for all. When you participate in fundraisers or give individually you are directly helping improve lives in Payne County
3 WAYS TO GIVE TO UNITED WAY
Employees can enter payroll deductions, bill me or bank draft online through Banner self-service at my.okstate.edu. Employees will not turn in pledge cards for payroll deductions, bill me or bank draft.
Employees can make a one-time credit or debit card payment on the United Way of Payne County website. Please ensure you choose "Workplace Campaign" when asked for "Type of Gift."
Any cash or checks, either from employee donations or fundraising events, must be collected by the department's United Way coordinator and deposited. Please refer to the OSU deposit procedures below.
OSU Deposit Procedures
Deposit Form
2025-2026_OSU-Deposit-Form.xlsx
Each Department/Captain is responsible for collecting pledge cards and/or funds collected for the United Way.
All contributions should be coordinated through the departmental captain or area coordinator. Click the link above to download the deposit form Excel file. (See all three tabs.)
Completing the Deposit Form
The form should be completed for all United Way pledge cards returned with cash or checks. Enter the date of the donation and the employee’s Banner ID/CWID and the amount received.
If your donor wishes to remain anonymous, do not list a Banner ID for that individual on the deposit form.
Fundraisers will be reported with the detail that the department enters on the deposit form. If a department wants to track by specific fundraisers, it should list department name and fundraiser name on the line labeled “Contributor Name/Fundraising Activity”. ( i.e., DASNR Walking Tacos or DASNR Art Auction). Add the total cash and checks collected and enter that onto the form. A completed FR Check Listing or adding machine tape must be included that totals to the check amounts. Fundraiser amounts will be attributed to the department sponsoring the event, not the individual participants.
Any fundraising dollars collected through the United Way website, such as the OSU Pay United Way Form or other online form, do not need to be recorded in your deposit. These will be automatically processed for you to credit your fundraiser.
Making the Deposit
With each deposit, an electronic copy of the deposit form should be emailed to Lynette Marvin (lynette.marvin@okstate.edu). The email subject should be “UW deposit <<deposit date>> – <<Department>>”
For the collected cash and checks, the following must be included:
- Prepare the cash/checks as you would any deposit: cash by denominations and separated from checks.
- A copy of the deposit form emailed above. Total Deposit should match the sum of the cash and checks.
- Orange United Way pledge cards for all cash and checks collected by individuals (if any)
- Fundraising FR check listing or adding machine tape for check amounts where totals match to the deposit form (if any)
- Loose coin exceeding $1.00 must be converted to currency, prior to making deposit. Simmons Bank (basement of Student Union) has agreed to do this at no charge. Simply let them know it is for the United Way campaign.
The Office of the Associate Vice President will be open to receive departmental deposits on Monday to Friday 9:00 – 4:45. Please note that deposits delivered on Fridays will be included in the following weeks reports.
Please deliver your deposit to 207 Whitehurst. Please arrive during deposit hours listed above. Your deposit must be verified by the office, while the captain is present. All cash, checks and pledge cards should be stored in a locked, safe place until you bring it to Whitehurst. Deposits should be delivered no later than the next drop off time available. If you need to make arrangements for a different drop off time please contact Lynette Marvin at lynette.marvin@okstate.edu or call (405) 744-4188.
Contact Lynette Marvin for any questions regarding OSU Deposit Procedures.
Phone: 405-744-4188 Office: 207 Whitehurst
The Office of the Associate Vice President will be open to receive departmental deposits on Monday to Friday 9:00 – 4:45. Please note that deposits delivered on Fridays will be included in the following weeks reports.
Please deliver your deposit to 207 Whitehurst. Please arrive during deposit hours listed above. Your deposit must be verified by the office, while the captain is present. All cash, checks and pledge cards should be stored in a locked, safe place until you bring it to Whitehurst. Deposits should be delivered no later than the next drop off time available. If you need to make arrangements for a different drop off time please contact Lynette Marvin at lynette.marvin@okstate.edu or call (405) 744-4188.