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 amassive 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:

Monthly Payroll Deduction
- $5/month
- $10/month
- $20/month
- $50/month
- $__/month
One-Time Payroll Deduction
Cash
Check
Online Donation

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.

Support students all year and treat yourself while you do!

Two ways to be entered to win a $100 HEB Gift Card: – All new monthly donors and all existing monthly donors – Increase your impact and your chances when you join the AEF family.

Big prize drawings this year

Donors giving $5/month or $60/year will be in a drawing for:
$500 HEB gift card OR $1,000 CASH

ANYONE WHO GIVES (any amount) will be in a drawing for a monthly family dinner from Chick-Fil-A for the school year!

Campus and department participation challenge: The three campuses or departments with the highest percent increase in participating donors receive lunch for the whole staff.