J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
President
University of Pennsylvania
Penn's Way: Going the Distance for our Community
Dear colleagues,
Penn’s Way, our annual University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine workplace giving campaign for faculty and staff, kicks off on Thursday, Oct.1. The “Going the Distance for Our Community” campaign offers a matching gift program that gives you the opportunity to maximize donations to the causes that matter most to you. Faculty and staff can choose from hundreds of charitable organizations on the Penn’s Way site. To record a donation and receive a match, make your contributions through the site by the end of the campaign on Friday, Nov. 20.
We are also grateful to campaign co-chairs Kathleen Shields Anderson, JD, MBA, Penn VP of Public Safety, and Raina Merchant, MD, MSHP, UPHS VP and Chief Transformation Officer, as well as our many coordinators, department captains, and other staff volunteers, for their hard work to make Penn’s Way a continued success. If you have any questions, email pennsway@upenn.edu.
How the match works
- We’ll match 100% of your donation, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
- Any amount you give beyond $2,500 will be matched at 50% (up to a total matched amount of $20,000).
Last year, the campaign donated more than $6.4 million to support a wide range of efforts—from providing meals to protecting forestland to purchasing library books. Together, let's build on that momentum. Make your gift, max your match, and share why you give by posting on social media using #OurWayPennsWay.
With gratitude,
Kevin B. Mahoney
Chief Executive Officer
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Mark Dingfield, PhD
Executive Vice President
University of Pennsylvania
*100% match for every dollar up to $2,500 and a 50% match on gifts of $2,501, up to $20,000.
Chairs and Advisors of Penn's Way
Kathleen Shields Anderson, J.D., MBA
Vice President for Public Safety
University of Pennsylvania
Penn's Way Co-Chair
Eileen T. Lake, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor, Penn Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
Penn's Way Faculty Advisor
Raina M Merchant, MD, MSHP, FAHA
Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Penn's Way Co-Chair
Peter D. Quinn, DMD, MD
Professor, Penn Dental Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Penn's Way Faculty Advisor
Going the Distance for Our Community
Penn’s Way, our annual workplace giving campaign (October 1-November 20) is making strides toward supporting critical programs that benefit those in need. This year, double your donation with a 100% match for every dollar up to $2,500 and a 50% match on gifts of $2,501, up to $20,000. Donate now (PennKey or UPHS login required) to help our communities go the distance.
Please note: To participate in Penn’s Way, you need to have either PennKey or UPHS login credentials. If you have questions, please contact your IT service provider for assistance or use the links below:
- For PennKey issues, see the PennKey Support Website
- For UPHS password reset, see the UPHS Password Reset Portal.
Join the conversation! #OurWayPennsWay
Are you participating in Penn’s Way this year? Let us know what organization you’re supporting and why by using the hashtag #OurWayPennsWay.
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About the Campaign
Going the Distance!
