Tartan Alumni Legacy Endowment

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

• WHAT IS T.A.L.E.?

  The Tartan Alumni Endowment (TALE) supports St. Margaret’s financial aid program in perpetuity for future Tartans.

• WHAT IS ST. MARGARET’S CURRENT ENDOWMENT?

  Our endowment is $16 million. An endowment is basically a “nest egg” for the future. By building on St. Margaret’s endowment and supporting financial aid you will help ensure that future generations of Tartans needing extra support can have the opportunity of a St. Margaret’s education.

• DO I NEED TO SUPPORT TALE AND THE ANNUAL FUND?

  Annual Fund refers to gifts made every year. With the creation of TALE, alumni annual gifts will support TALE and invest in the present and future of your alma mater by building the endowment.

• MY COMPANY HAS A MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

  Many companies offer as a benefit to their employees the opportunity to “match” your charitable contribution to your chosen charity or non-profit. You can utilize a matching gift through your work to surpass the leadership donor mark of $2,500 – meaning you can contribute $1,250 annually (roughly $100/month) and your company will contribute the balance to make you a leadership donor! To see if your company has program contact your Human Resources Office or contact alumni@smes.org for assistance.

• CAN I MAKE MY GIFT THROUGH STOCKS?

  Alumni can make gifts multiple ways – cash, credit card, and also through stock transfers. To do so contact alumni@smes.org for all the details on how to make your gift.

• CAN I NAME ST. MARGARET’S AS A BENEFICIARY ON MY 401K AT WORK OR IN MY ESTATE PLAN?

  Certainly. By doing so you’ll become part of the Ernest D. Sillers Legacy Society. Named after Fr. Sillers, it was established to recognize those whose commitment to St. Margaret’s extends well into the future. Contact Jonathan Tufo to notify us for proper recognition.

• CAN I VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON THE TARTAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S ENDOWMENT TASKFORCE?

  Certainly! We love alumni volunteers. If you have a passion for encouraging your peers to philanthropically give back to your alma mater, this might be a great volunteer fit for you! Please contact alumni@smes.org to express your interest.

• I made a gift, why didn’t I receive Tartan Stance socks?

  Sorry if you missed it. Our T.A.L.E. Stance campaign was connected to donations made in June 2018 during our campaign period.

• What is a GiveAlanche?

  Basically, when you give to SMES online you will receive your own link to share on social media, email, text, etc. with friends and family. You can then see how your gift – of even say $10 – can grow and make real change for future Tartans. Give now and see how it works!

• Do you take VENMO?

  Yes and yes! Make your gift easy and just venmo us @TartanAlumni. Be sure to include a heart and your name/class year!