Fiserv Gives Back: Volunteer Effort Exceeds Goal of 25,000 Hours, Supports Organizations in Dallas and around the World
Brookfield, Wis., December 11,2009 - Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), the leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that in recognition of its 25th year as a company, Fiserv employees have reached and in fact will far exceed the goal of donating 25,000 volunteer hours to hundreds of charitable organizations across the world during the company's anniversary year. Fiserv was formed in 1984, when Sunshine State Systems, Inc. in Tampa, Fla. and First Data Processing based in Milwaukee, Wis., combined to form the first national financial services technology provider. Fiserv has grown over the two and half decades into a Fortune 500 Company with nearly $5 billion in revenues. Currently there are more than 700 Fiserv associates working in the Dallas area.
The "Fiserv Gives Back: 25 for 25" community service program was launched in July to mark the 25th anniversary of the company and give its 20,000 employees an opportunity to volunteer together to multiply their positive impact in local communities. Fiserv employees volunteered to help hundreds of groups, including local schools, children's organizations, shelters, food pantries, community events, fundraisers for research into cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and various other worthy causes.
"Fiserv is proud of our associates in Frisco and across the Dallas area, and their commitment to the local community, giving their time to worthy groups year round. It is heartening to see the variety of causes we are associated with - ranging from volunteering in schools, marching bands, environment projects, and raising money for many charitable causes, including the fight against cancer. 'Fiserv Gives Back' is a way to recognize our employees' efforts and say thanks to each one of them for their commitment to the communities in which we live and work," explained Scott Butler, president of Credit Union Solutions at Fiserv in Dallas.
Fiserv used a database for employees to record hours supporting the organizations and efforts of their choice. Company associates have logged more than 27,000 hours since the summer and are continuing to donate every day. Highlights of Fiserv volunteers from the Dallas area who contributed above and beyond the call of duty are included below.
Rory Ragsdale, product manager, Electronic Banking Services, volunteers his time with the Wylie East High School marching band. Rory's son plays alto saxophone and Rory volunteers as the booster club treasurer and equipment engineer, moving heavy equipment to set up when the school band performs and travels. He says his volunteer hours give him a chance to serve others and make a difference in people's lives.
Kelly Hesselbacher, sales operations analyst, Revenue Enhancement Solutions, volunteers for the Dallas Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure. As team captain Kelly organized a bake sale, handed out T-shirts at registration, and raised more than $10,000 for the Dallas event in October. In all Fiserv employees raised more than $70,000 for the Race for the Cure and Passionately Pink programs, sponsoring teams in 11 cities with more than 650 employees volunteering, running, walking, donating or raising funds.
Wendell Hanson, program manager, Credit Union Solutions, serves as historian for the Sachse High School Band booster board. Wendell chose the band as the place to volunteer because his oldest daughter plays French horn, and he could combine his love of photography and support his daughter. He takes photos of band members performing, shares the digital pictures so their family and friends can enjoy, and records their efforts for the future. According to Wendell, "That's what makes it all worth it, because photographs are meant to be shared."
The 25 for 25 program will continue till March next year. The company has announced a new goal of 50,000 hours by March 31, 2010 to continue the 25th anniversary celebration.
About Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) is the leading global provider of information management and electronic commerce systems for the financial services industry, driving innovation that transforms experiences for financial institutions and their customers. Ranked No. 1 on the FinTech 100 survey of top technology partners to the financial services industry, Fiserv celebrates its 25th year in 2009. For more information, visit
www.fiserv.com.
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