Impacting Education by Impacting Educators
ADVANCEMENT AND FUNDRAISING 
The Advancement Committee plans fundraising events and donor recognition programs.

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Nancy Varljen
Vice President
Advancement
[email protected]
Areas of Responsibility
  • planning specific fundraising events and programs
  • maintaining contact with donors
  • promoting training for Board members about fundraising
    and donor recognition
  • developing and implementing capital giving and planned
    giving campaigns
Kroger Rewards
ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE 2025-2027
Ginger Anderson, Kimbra Bishop, Janet Helmcamp, Trudy Matus, Nancy Varljen.
​Dr. Theresa Kauffman, Kathy Howell (not shown)
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 Ways to Give and Transform Education

  What starts here can change the world for Texas teachers and the children of Texas. Your generosity fuels the mission of the Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation (ASTEF) to ensure educational excellence across the state.
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The Impact of Your Gift
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​ASTEF is dedicated to empowering educators through:
  • Funding Scholarships: Providing financial support for teachers pursuing advanced training and education.
  • Leadership Development: Creating opportunities for teachers to become educational leaders and innovators.
  • Member Projects: Supporting high-impact initiatives championed by our dedicated Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG)/TSO members.
TSO members are the heart of ASTEF. Your donations provide the essential funding that helps teachers transform the educational experience and create a lasting legacy of excellence. The positive impact of these changes will be felt by the children of Texas and Texas educators for years to come. ASTEF sincerely thanks you for making this possible!
TAX NOTICE:
All contributions and bequests to ASTEF are deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
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Honor and Remember: Gifts That Last
A gift to the Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation (ASTEF) is a powerful way to celebrate a life, recognize outstanding service, and ensure a lasting impact on Texas education. Anyone can make a Memorial or Tribute gift to ASTEF. 
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 Memorial Donations
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What better way to continue a loved one's memory than through a donation that supports Texas educators and students.
  • In Remembrance: You can make a Memorial Donation in remembrance of a loved one, friend, or colleague. Many members choose this option in lieu of flowers.
  • Acknowledgment: Your name will be included on a formal gift acknowledgment sent to the family members of the person you are remembering.
  • Designate Your Gift: On the donation form, simply mark the fund you wish to support: Scholarship, Leadership, or Projects.
 Tribute Donations
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Celebrate the outstanding service, accomplishment, or special occasion of a friend or colleague.
  • Highlight Excellence: Make a Tribute Donation to honor a dedicated educator or peer. It is a gift that truly keeps on giving by supporting future generations of teachers.
  • Acknowledgment: Your name will appear on a gift acknowledgment sent directly to the honoree or the person designated for the tribute.
  • Designate Your Gift: Direct your contribution to the fund of your choice: Scholarship, Leadership, or Projects.