MGIC in the Community
“At the core of what drives this company is a desire to do what is right. One way we accomplish this is by serving as a responsible corporate citizen. By supporting local charities, MGIC works to help make Milwaukee a strong community.”
- Curt Culver, MGIC Chairman and CEO
Corporate Giving
In 2009, MGIC and its co-workers donated over $700,000 in financial contributions, countless volunteer hours and computer equipment which is functional but no longer needed for MGIC use to local community organizations. Every year, the company lends its support to organizations whose causes emphasize health and social services, civic and community efforts, education, the arts and culture.
Below are just a few of the 150 causes and programs supported by the company and its co-workers:
- United Way – MGIC co-workers donated more than $264,000 to United Way's 2009 campaign. Coupled with MGIC’s corporate gift, the total contribution amounted to more than $564,000.
- United Performing Arts Fund – MGIC was designated as a Bronze Pacesetter Corporation for direct corporate and employee giving in 2009, supporting UPAF's professional performing arts groups and helping to make the arts accessible and affordable to all audiences.
- Matching Gifts to Learning Institutions – MGIC matches, dollar-for-dollar, co-worker contributions to colleges or universities and high schools, up to $1,000 per school, $2,000 maximum annually.
- Jeans Fund – On Fridays, co-workers contribute $1 each to the Jeans Fund in exchange for the comfort of wearing blue jeans to work that day. In 2009, contributions from co-workers added up to $15,290. With MGIC's match, $30,580 was divided among a list of nonprofits.
- Habitat for Humanity – MGIC teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to sponsor volunteer days for MGIC co-workers to share their time and talents building and renovating homes. In 2009, 70 co-workers contributed nearly 1,000 hours of their personal time to participate in the events. Habitat was also the recipient of two Jeans Fund contributions.
- Technology Sharing Program – Each year, MGIC donates just-like-new computers and printers and software to nonprofit groups. In 2009, approximately 20 organizations received equipment refurbished and prepared to serve their individual needs.
- Junior Achievement – Since 1994, MGIC co-workers have volunteered their time to teach children at a local elementary school about business. Using a project created by MGIC co-workers, the kids create books, and track their business plan, sales and profits using various software programs.
- Channel 10/36 Auction – A long-time supporter of Milwaukee’s public television stations, MGIC co-workers volunteer to man phones to collect bids during the annual fundraiser. In addition, MGIC provides marketing support for other Channel 10/36 fundraising events.
MGIC co-workers who have a special cause for philanthropic donation may request that the organization they wish to be considered contact MGIC directly:
MGIC
Corporate Contributions Committee
Human Resources
250 E. Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202