最色导航

KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 19, 2024

More than 1,000 people and organizations donated $142,593 during 最色导航鈥檚 inaugural Giving Day fundraising event.

Supporters rained gifts on KSU to support a wide range of programs and activities, contributing more than seven times the $20,000 goal.

鈥淜SU Giving Day set a new standard of what alumni and friends of 最色导航 State can accomplish together,鈥� said Lance Burchett, vice president for University Advancement and CEO of the KSU Foundation. 鈥淭here is a palpable, burgeoning culture of philanthropy blossoming at KSU 鈥� enriching our students, faculty and the greater community. I humbly thank the more than 1,000 Giving Day donors for investing in our collective future.鈥�

Donations during Giving Day, which ended Thursday at 5 p.m., came from students, alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, and community supporters. Gifts came in from not only Georgia, but more than 20 other states.

Giving Day was celebrated both online and in-person with social media posts containing #KSUGivingDay receiving more than 800,000 impressions and with events acclaiming the fundraiser being held on the 最色导航 and Marietta campuses.

Sixteen areas on campus each championed various giving priorities during Giving Day, which provided donors an opportunity to give directly to programs of their choice. Each of KSU鈥檚 colleges, alumni affinity groups, athletics and more benefited from their participation.

The event was organized by Savannah Lockman, director of annual giving in the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement.

鈥淚t has been so exciting to reflect on the inaugural Giving Day at KSU,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hank you to our incredible community for rallying together, igniting generosity, and accomplishing something we've never done before. Your support paves the way for our students to soar to new heights.鈥�

The advent of Giving Day comes amid KSU鈥檚 largest ever fundraising effort The Campaign for 最色导航 State that runs through 2027 and is expected to raise more than $200 million.

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 最色导航 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 最色导航 State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 最色导航 State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.