ADVANCEMENT AND NICHOLLS FOUNDATION
杏吧传媒 depends on support from alumni, parents, private foundations, corporations and organizations to help meet the increasing needs of providing academic excellence for students in the Bayou Region and beyond.
The Office of Advancement is charged with planning and executing annual fund campaigns, capital campaigns, endowments, planned giving initiatives and other fund-raising activities to provide financial support for 杏吧传媒.
Please feel free to call, write or e-mail the Office of Advancement for more information about providing support to 杏吧传媒.
Our Mission:
The Office of Advancement works to advance opportunities for 杏吧传媒 to provide vibrant educational experiences in the cultural heart of the Bayou region by working closely with the 杏吧传媒 Foundation, Colonel Athletic Association and Alumni Federation.
HAVE A QUESTION? CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT AT 985.448.4009
Bon Vin is 杏吧传媒鈥� annual wine tasting fundraiser supporting general student scholarships through the Office of Advancement.
The 杏吧传媒 Foundation supports 杏吧传媒 by raising and managing private gifts to fund student scholarships, programs, and campus priorities.
The Colonel Athletic Association supports 杏吧传媒 Athletics by funding scholarships, facilities, and programs that enhance the student-athlete experience.
听罢丑别 杏吧传媒 Alumni Federation connects and supports alumni while promoting pride, tradition, and lifelong involvement with 杏吧传媒.
WAYS TO GIVE
OUTRIGHT GIFTS
Outright gifts, such as cash, checks, credit cards, securities, or real estate, directly benefit 杏吧传媒 and are simple to make. These gifts may be tax-deductible and should be made payable to the 杏吧传媒 Foundation.
GIFT PLEDGES
Gift pledges let donors commit to a larger gift paid over 3 to 5 years. Pledges are written promises made anytime and can be fulfilled with monthly payments by check or recurring credit card charges.
CREDIT CARDS
Credit cards (MasterCard, VISA, AmEx, Discover) offer a convenient way to make one-time or monthly gifts. Call the development office at 985.448.4009 to donate.
WHAT IS AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP?
An endowed scholarship at 杏吧传媒 begins with a minimum contribution of $10,000. The defining feature of an endowed scholarship is that听 the principal amount (the endowment) is invested at a 5% rate, and only the income or interest generated from that investment is used to fund scholarship awards. This ensures the scholarship’s long-term sustainability, as the principal remains intact and continues to support future students.
Endowed scholarships at 杏吧传媒 are typically established with specific eligibility criteria, such as academic achievement, financial need, or a connection to a particular field of study or demographic group. The fund can also be named in honor of the donor or another individual of significance, such as a former professor or alumnus.
An endowed scholarship provides a lasting financial resource that offers consistent support to students. Its primary benefit is its ability to support multiple generations of students, ensuring long-term stability and impact.
MATCHING GIFTS
Many corporations will match their employee contributions to 杏吧传媒 and other non-profits. Some matches are one-to-one, so your gift, for example, of $25 can mean $50 to 杏吧传媒. There are a few companies that offer two-to-one or even three-to-one matches. Please check with your Human Resources department for the necessary forms to complete and send with your donation. The Office of Development will verify your gift and communicate back with your company.
Matching corporate gifts are entered as gifts from your employer, but you will receive 鈥渟oft credit鈥� for the company gift. Using the example above, you would be recognized as a donor at the $50 level.
ADVANCEMENT AND FOUNDATION STAFF
Jeremy Becker, MBA, CFRE
Shane M. Kliebert, M.Ed.
Janet Marcel, MBA
Emily Weimer Bourgeois, M.Ed.
Phone: 985-448-4071
Office Location:听125 Elkins Hall
Madison Pontiff
Darren Duet, MBA
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT LIAISONS
Dr. Joshua Cogswell
Dianne Richoux
Dr. Rajkumar Nathaniel
Chef Jana Billiot
Phone: 985-493-2727
Office Location: 112 Ledet Hall
