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Dear

We appreciate your past support of the Empire State College Annual Fund - you are an important and valued member of our community. Thank you for investing in our future.

Happy Anniversary! In the past, you made a giftof $ during the month of (MONTH), and I am hopeful you are planning on a similar or increased gift this (MONTH). Your gift, along with the generosity of other alumni and friends, directly impacts current students by enabling Empire State College to initiate new programs, such as the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Masters of Arts inTeaching, both created as a result of public demand. Your support also ensures a solid foundation of support for our continuing needs in scholarships and faculty support.

Did you know Empire State College:

is growing? We are now the 4th largest SUNY in terms of annual enrollment and the largest online provider located in New YorkState.

is recognized for quality and innovation? Empire received 27 top honors in the most recent system-wide Student Satisfaction Survey in categories including overall satisfaction, quality of instruction, emphasis on critical thinking and academic advising.

relentlessly advocates for the learning needs of working adults and issues affecting adult learners?

(For donors who’ve made a gift between $1 and $199 in the past)

As the anniversary of your last gift approaches we invite you to continue to enhance the lives of today’s students by considering a gift at our Anniversary Society level of $37 - $249. Your annual support enables current adult learners to have the exceptional, personalized learning experience that only Empire State College offers.

(For donors who’ve made a gift more than $200 and less than $450 in past)

As the anniversary of your last gift approaches we invite you to continue to enhance the lives of today’s students by considering a gift in honor of your mentor at The Mentor Society level of $250 - $499. Your annual support enables current adult learners to have the exceptional, personalized learning experience that only Empire State College offers.

(For donors who’ve made a gift more than $450 in past)

As the anniversary of your last gift approaches we invite you to continue to enhance the lives of today’s students by considering a gift at The Empire Society level of $500 - $999. Your annual support enables current adult learners to have the exceptional, personalized learning experience that only Empire State College offers.

Thank you for creating opportunities and fulfilling dreams once again at Empire State College.

Regards,

James Karcher ’79

Annual Fund Chair and Foundation Board Member

P.S. To make your donation immediately using your credit card, go online to

or return the enclosed envelope.