Small Gift, Big Impact
Abilene ISD Employee Giving 2026-2027
Every single day, you give your time, your expertise, and your heart to the students of Abilene ISD. You are already making a massive impact. The Abilene Education Foundation is here to make sure you have the extra financial backing to bring your big ideas to life.
This August, we are launching our annual Employee Giving Campaign with an exciting opportunity. Thanks to a dedicated group of summer community donors who believe in your mission, 100% of every single dollar you pledge this month will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
Best of all, 100% of your gift stays completely restricted to classroom funding and campus programs. Your money goes right back into supporting your peers and your students through our STAR Grant pool.
Small Gift: A recurring payroll deduction of just $5 a month (the cost of one coffee) or $20 a month makes a profound collective difference.
Big Impact: Because of our leadership match pool, your $5 monthly pledge instantly becomes $10, and your $20 pledge becomes $40, directly expanding the available funding for innovative projects on your campus.
When we all lean in together, our small gifts build a massive foundation of support.
Ways to Give/Participate
Donation Payment Method (select only one):
- Cash
- Check
- Online Donation
- Payroll Deduct $5/check ($10/month)
- Payroll Deduct $10/check ($20/month)
- Payroll Deduct $25/check ($50/month)
- Payroll Deduct $__/check ($__/month)
Choose a program to support
- AEF Choice, greatest need
- STAR Grants to Classrooms
- GIFT Grants to 1st Year Teachers
- Young Masters AP Art Program
- Eagle Excellence (AHS) Scholarships
- Cougar Nation (CHS) Scholarships
- Rising Phoenix (ATEMS) Scholarships
Campus Participation
Our Goal: 100% participation across every campus and department
This year, we’re looking for NEW DONORS to join the AEF Family.
The TOP THREE Campus/Departments with the highest % Participation of MONTHLY DONORS at $5/month or higher receive campus lunch/meal.
All new monthly donors will be entered in a drawing for a TV.
Existing monthly donors who increase their donation will be entered in a drawing for a TV.
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