Kansas State University Foundation

Alumni, friends, parents, faculty, students and corporate partners of Kansas State University made philanthropic gifts, pledges and future commitments totaling $152 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2013. This figure sets a new record in total gift activity in the 69-year history of the KSU Foundation, surpassing the previous record of $111 million in fiscal year 2012.

Total gift activity includes outright gifts of cash or securities, pledges that will come to the university within a five-year-period, and deferred gift commitments that will be realized by the university at some point in the future.

“The generosity of K-State’s alumni and friends is deeply appreciated,” said Curt Frasier, Beloit, Kan., chairman of the KSU Foundation Board of Directors. “This achievement is a testament to the 57,300 individuals who contributed this year, which is up from 51,400 individuals last year.”

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Kansas State University has been named “Generous U” for its student philanthropy, K-State Proud, by the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy at Brandeis University.

Established in 2009, “Generous U” is a national student philanthropy competition that annually recognizes university students who grow philanthropy and philanthropic values on their campus. The award includes a $5,000 prize. K-State Proud was selected from a pool of 48 student entries nationwide — up from 21 last year. There were three runners-up: the University of California, Los Angeles; the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oklahoma. Continue reading “Student-led campaign earns K-State national recognition” →

Are you on Facebook? Do you tweet? If so, you can help us extend K-State’s culture of philanthropy into the social media realm. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or connect with us on LinkedIn, but above all — share the good news!

We are constantly posting the latest K-State news relevant to giving and progress toward our K-State 2025 goals. From features on our generous donors to stories about inspiring K-State students, social media is helping K-Staters around the world remain connected to what’s happening at K-State today.

Social media is more than just a pastime for organizations like KSU Foundation — it’s way to engage alumni and friends and raise awareness about the power of giving back. In FY13, KSU Foundation’s social media followers  increased by more than 88 percent, and our web traffic from social media increased by more than 40 percent. Continue reading “Help us spread the word on social media!” →

Reports from the standing committees of the foundation were given by their respective chairs at the Board of Directors’ meeting on June 14, 2013. Click on the committee name to see the full report:

Asset Management: Richard Myers

Development: Janet Sprang Ayres

Governance: Steve Lacy

Finance and Audit: Kevin Lockett