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Frequently
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| 1.1 What is CGC? |
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business ("Chicago Booth")
has a history of altruism. Student groups such as Net Impact and Giving
Something Back provide compelling examples of student collaboration to
assist the community. In December 2004 when the tsunami tragedy hit Southeast
Asia, these groups mobilized efforts within Chicago Booth to provide aid. Their
success uncovered a desire within our community for greater involvement
in issues facing the world beyond our borders.
Chicago Global Citizens ("CGC") was founded in 2005 to respond to
this calling by four Chicago Booth students: Neil Bansal, Wesley
Barnes, Monica Nawal, and Justin Palfreyman. CGC focuses the energy of
like-minded members of the Chicago Booth community to support, organize and perform
international service activities. |
| 1.2 What is CGC's mission and focus? |
Chicago Global Citizens (CGC) addresses social and economic needs in developing countries by utilizing the skills and resources of the Chicago Booth community. CGC organizes programs that make a concrete, measurable impact in the developing world.
Over the past twenty years, significant progress has been made to alleviate
poverty and increase opportunities for many individuals and communities
in the developing world. Various non-profit and non-governmental organizations
strive to solve the puzzle of economic development to continue this improvement.
However, there is still an enormous amount of work that needs to be done
to give people in developing countries a chance to improve their quality
of life. Chicago Global Citizens recognizes that investments in education
can serve as a catalyst for poverty reduction and economic growth. Increased
access to education can also lead to complimentary social outcomes such
as higher health standards, increased environmental awareness, and greater
political empowerment.
Many children in the developing world, particularly girls, currently lack
the educational opportunities that will help them break the cycle of poverty.
CGC wants to make a difference in the lives of these children by increasing
awareness of the issues they face, and organizing resources that can make
a lasting impact. |
| 1.3 Are there non-financial ways to get involved with CGC? |
There are many areas in which current Chicago Booth students can get involved with CGC:
- Leading a consulting project team
- Traveling to and making an impact on a developing country
- Planning and executing CGC Events
- Marketing and branding CGC
- Researching and analyzing developmental issues
- Helping with club logistics
CGC also welcomes involvement from alumni and corporations. Please contact our team for more information.
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| 1.4 How can I keep up-to-date on CGC's progress? |
| Please check our web site for the latest information or contact us directly with any questions. |
| 1.5 How do I join the CGC group? |
| Please drop a check for $40/2 yrs or $25/1 yr in the Chicago Global Citizens mail folder. Please make the check out to "The University of Chicago" and put "CGC Group" in the memo line. Also, be sure to include your email address on the check. |
| 2.1 Is my donation tax-deductible? |
Yes. All donations through our website are forwarded to Room to Read,
which has a 501(c)(3) public charity status in the U.S. This means that
all donations are tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers to the full extent
permitted by law.
We will automatically provide receipts for all donations of $50 or greater.
If you require one for a donation less than $50, please contact
us. |
| 2.2 What are the methods of payment? |
CGC currently accepts credit card and check donations through PayPal.
Note that you can donate using your credit card without having to create
a PayPal account in case you don't currently have one.
You may also choose to mail us a check. Checks should be made payable to
the University of Chicago and include “Room to Read” in the memo line.
Mail all checks to:
Chicago Global Citizens
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
5807 South Woodlawn Avenue, Suite 122
Chicago , IL 60637 |
| 2.3 Does CGC charge a fee? |
| No. PayPal charges us a nominal fee to receive credit card payments.
We will forward 100% of the donation money we receive to Room to Read
towards our Cambodia projects. CGC will be responsible for all organizational
expenses, including travel costs incurred in any activities, and sponsor
funds will not be used for these purposes. |
| 2.4 Is there a minimum donation? |
| Every donation can make a difference, therefore there is no minimum
donation. However, we are offering varying levels of sponsorship. |
| 2.5 Can I make my donation a gift? |
| Yes. Please contact us and we can note your donation in someone else's
name. |
| 2.6 Can I make my donation anonymous? |
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| Yes. Although the PayPal system will require your information
for payment processing, you can contact us if
you want your donation to be anonymous. |
| 2.7 Are donors required to belong to the Chicago Booth community? |
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| No. While the Chicago Booth community will be the official
donor for this project, we welcome donations from any and all sources.
Please help us to reach out to anyone you know who may be interested in
contributing to this cause. |
| 3.1 What is CGC's privacy policy? |
We reserve the right to publicly list your name as a donor to CGC within
seven days of your donation unless you contact us in writing within said
period to opt out of such recognition. In such instances, we will not
disclose any information beyond your full name.
We will only share your personal information, aside from the purpose described
above, to other parties at your request, such as when you require a receipt
for tax purposes for donations made to third-parties with whom CGC is collaborating. In such instances, these third parties are provided with your information
only to the extent necessary to serve these purposes, or as otherwise authorized
by this policy.
Please see our privacy policy for complete and
updated information.
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