How to Pledge

The 2024 campaign ran from October 1-31, 2024

The Hearts of Texas is an online payroll giving only campaign. We cannot accept cash or check donations. Beginning October 1, donors may follow the instructions below to give online through a payroll deduction: 

Online

1. Log in to the Hearts of Texas pledge form.

2. Payment Options: 

Returning Donors:

  • Show me my gift from last year, or
  • Have the form filled out with last year’s gift information for me.  Please make sure to verify the agency code since they change each year.

New Donors:

  • Select a payment option:
    • For monthly donations (based on payroll paychecks received in year) select: Payroll Deduction

3. Select how you wish to distribute your gift.

  • Select the agency code from the online charity search tool  OR search for a charity from the 2024 SECC Directory (or mini Capital Area Directory) and enter it in the “Agency Code” box.
  • Enter the monthly amount you wish to have deducted.
  • A minimum $2 a month donation is required
  • Deductions are based on payroll paychecks received in a year
  • Faculty members: please note pledge deductions will also be included on paychecks issued over the summer

4. Acknowledgement. Select the type or of acknowledgement you wish to receive, otherwise your gift will remain anonymous.

5. Once you have completed the above sections of the form, you are ready to click “submit your gift“. If you do not hit submit, your pledge will not be processed.

6. Print out a copy of your pledge form. This will serve as your receipt.

For more information, please contact Daniela Pinedo.
 

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Texans love to help Texans. In 1994 the Texas legislature established HB No. 1407, establishing the State Employee Charitable Campaign. This initiative created a direct way for state employees to help their fellow citizens by donating to local Texas charities... read more

LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PEOPLE AND TALENT

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The Hearts of Texas is an annual charitable campaign assisting external nonprofits in need. During last year’s Hearts of Texas charitable campaign, UT’s faculty and staff members helped the University raise more than $265,000 for Austin area social service agencies. We deeply appreciate everyone who donated and the volunteer coordinators from each college, school, and unit for its success!… read more