In fall 1980, Missouri State University established the Missouri State University Foundation to help raise more private funds. This was a crucial need as state funding was no longer enough to cover all the university’s operational costs. Making growth and development possible A private organization, the MSU Foundation kicked off operations on Jan. 13, 1981, forever … [Read more...] about A nod to four decades of successful fundraising
Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for giving to Missouri State University. We are coming close to the end of the “Our Promise” campaign which will end on December 31, 2012. We will make a special announcement on Friday, January 11th to conclude the $125-million dollar campaign. If you haven’t made a gift yet, I encourage you to do so. For those who have made a gift, thank … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
The activity on campus is getting busier as the fall semester is here! Recent private gifts have changed this campus. Later this fall we will dedicate the Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center. The Foster family and many other gifts along with a big commitment from students made this facility possible. The Foster Recreation Center is a game changer! It is a great addition … [Read more...] about Foundation update
Good news today. The “Our Promise” Campaign Committee announced we went over our goal of $125 million dollars and will try to reach $150 million dollars before the campaign concludes at the end of 2012. Thank you to all our donors to the campaign. The other good news: we have had 70,000 donors to the campaign and almost half of them are new donors. Whether it is a $25 gift or a … [Read more...] about Campaign exceeds goal
Summer is here! The campus is still buzzing. Summer school is in session and it won’t be long until the fall semester begins. The campus seems to never sleep. The end of June is the end of our fiscal year and we are looking to break another record in private gifts, however, we still have several days left before the end of the month. It’s not just about dollars but it’s … [Read more...] about We’re counting on you