Chapter Challenge FAQ

I live in an area without an active alumni chapter. How do I support the campaign?
Alumni in areas without an active chapter are still encouraged to participate in the giving challenge. Simply make your donation at . Unless specified, your donation will be counted towards the progress of the alumni chapter closest to your location.

Is there a minimum donation required for the chapter challenge?
Your chapter goal will be determined based on your chapter size; however, all gifts are counted towards the giving campaign. Individual alumni are encouraged to make a minimum donation of $186.  

How's my chapter doing?
Information on chapter participation will be provided as the campaign progresses. Click here to see your chapter's total lifetime giving. 

What else can I do?
Student success at ³ûÄñÊÓƵ is defined in-and-out of the classroom to help each individual get where they need to go. The True Green: Alumni Campaign to Raise $1 Million eliminates barriers through scholarship, program, and campus improvement support by ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Alumni. All graduates and those who attended ³ûÄñÊÓƵ are encouraged to give their time, talent, and treasure to ensure the future success our 135-year-old beacon of education for those in need.

  • Give your time and talent. Alumni can volunteer to: call alumni to ask for their support; write "thank you" cards for donor support; volunteer to mentor a student group; volunteer to plan a chapter or regional alumni event; or, volunteer to be a speaker or performer at a university or alumni event.
  • Establish a restricted scholarship, department or program fund (minimum commitment of $1,000 per year).
  • Establish a named scholarship: The Thorobred experience depends on our innumerable voices united in the pursuit of knowledge. Your own personal scholarship can bring those voices together in perpetual support of our students.
  • Establish an endowed fund: Endowments endure for a reason. Learn how you can make a difference that will last for all time by supporting a department, program or other functions of the university (minimum commitment of $10,000 to be funded within three years).
  • Establish an endowed scholarship. (minimum commitment of $18,886 to be funded by the end of the fourth year).
  • Leave a legacy by joining the ³ûÄñÊÓƵNAA Planned Giving Society: A meaningful gift doesn’t always come immediately from our pockets. It might instead be the gift of a legacy, thoughtfully assembled today for an impact to come through a planned gift to ³ûÄñÊÓƵ.

Contact advancement@kysu.edu to discuss additional options including endowed professorships, campus landmarks including benches, sponsorships, etc.