Why is my gift important?

A tradition of philanthropy needs to be built at Illinois State University. One measure of a great university is its level of alumni support. Students giving to the University are more likely to become strong alumni donors as well; helping the University achieve greatness.

Your gift demonstrates your belief in Illinois State to current and future students, alumni, corporate sponsors, and the University community. A strong tradition of student support will make an impression on these other groups and inspire additional giving to the University.

With a broad base of student support, the ISUSF can fund projects that have the greatest impact and significance for students.

 

What will my gift support?

Today, the ISUSF is supporting projects that are important to students, such as the Milner Library, scholarships, special events, new programs, and more.

Tomorrow, the sky is the limit! The future success of the ISUSF depends on you. As the tradition builds, so will the dollars. Wouldn't it be great for the Illinois State University Student Foundation to provide a lead gift for a student recreation center, endowed professorship, parking deck, classroom building, new program, scholarship fund, technology lab, or other project?

 

The Olamide E. Adeyooye Scholarship

Olamide E. Adeyooye was a beloved Illinois State University student whose untimely death in October, 2005 has shocked the whole campus.  Born and raised in Nigeria, Olamide came to the United States when she was eight with her mother.  She was a senior in laboratory science slated to graduate in December and has surely left her mark on this campus.

The Illinois State University Student Foundation is intent on setting up a scholarship in Olamide E. Adeyooye’s name to commemorate her legacy and influence at Illinois State.  To endow the scholarship in Olamide’s name, the student foundation is challenging the students of the University to help raise $20,000 to endow the scholarship, which we hope to award at the Sesquicentennial celebration next year.  With support from faculty, students, and staff, the student foundation will be able to memorialize Olamide E. Adeyooye through her scholarship endowment.

 

Did you know?

• Student tuition is kept at the lowest possible level in part because of the gifts Illinois State receives from alumni, corporations, and friends of the University.
• Last year alone these groups gave more than $13 million for the benefit of students.
• Only 29 percent of the University’s budget comes from the state, and just 23 percent comes from tuition.
• Illinois State faculty, staff, and retirees have donated nearly $5 million through the University Family Campaign to support university programs.
• This is the first time Illinois State students have the opportunity to give to the Illinois State University Student Foundation.

 

By supporting the “Student to Student” Fund of the ISU Student Foundation, you can:

• Play a part in building a new tradition at Illinois State;
• Make a difference in the lives of Illinois State students, now and in the future, by enhancing the quality of life and student experience at Illinois State; and
• Demonstrate that today's students care about the future of the University.