MWSUG 2026 FAQs

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Sponsorship

Is there a way to make a donation in memory of someone?
Use the "Organization" field in the checkout to define how your donation should be recognized. This could be a Company Name, blank for a persons name, "Anonymous", or "In Memory of ____"

I don't want my name/company to be recognized for our donation. Can I donate anonymously?
Use the "Organization" field in the checkout to define how your donation should be recognized. This could be a Company Name, blank for a persons name, "Anonymous", or "In Memory of ____"

I don't want to provide my contact information, is that required to donate?
A check made out to "MWSUG" can be mailed to MWSUG. Contact Craig Wildeman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

Is there a paper form available?
The Sponsorship Coordinator can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange for electronic free transactions or alternate methods of payment

What are the tiers for sponsorship?
Sponsor Categories can accommodate any dollar amount and conversion of non-monetary to assigned category based on value: Advocate <$100, Partner $100-$449, Bronze $450-$1,499, Silver $1,500 – $1,999, Gold $2,000 - $4,999, and Platinum $5,000+ Anyone donating to the Financial Assistance program will be listed as a "Supporter" regardless of quantity

What if my donations are non-monetary, what category do I fall in?
If you contribute non-monetary items but would like you or your company to be listed in a Sponsor category (Bronze, Silver, etc.) instead of just by name, please value quote your items so we know how to calculate categories

I would like to avoid the 3% surcharge, what payment options accommodate that?
You may send a check or reach out to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. email to arrange for alternate methods of payment like ACH, Venmo, PayPal, etc. Please still fill out the electronic form and select "Check or Other" payment option.

Must your contact information be shared with the individual receiving the assistance if you do the financial assistance vouchers?
By default, we will tell the recipient who sponsored that voucher. It is up to that sponsor to indicate if contact information will be shared or not. If you purchase with "Anonymous" in the Organization then nothing will be shared.

Can payment be in cash?
Members of the operations team are discouraged from taking money directly (addressed to them or cash), but they can assist you with filling in the form for you or arranging different payment options.