March 20, 2008
http://foundation.boisestate.edu/
Campaign Gift Highlights:
- We welcome the Jeker Family Trust and the Julius C. Jeker Foundation to the Boise State University family with two great commitments. The Jeker Trust directed its support to the Boise State Debate Team, better known as the Talkin’ Broncos and the Jeker Foundation chose to support the College of Western Idaho through the Selland College of Applied Technology.
- Larry and Marianne Williams continued their tradition of strong support of Boise State athletics, specifically the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the football coaches’ club.
- The Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation has again chosen to provide one of the best recruiting tools available to Boise State: four-year $3,000 scholarships for 90 top students from Idaho.
- Zions Bank of Utah also understands the value of scholarship support, making another generous contribution to the Zions Bank Founders Scholarship.
- The Idaho Law Foundation helped Boise State meet the Angora Ridge Foundation’s challenge with a generous gift to the Idaho Innocence Project.
Volunteer Profile: Lynn Johnston first met Sunny Wallace, development director for the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS), in November 2006 when she was attending the Festival of Trees gala. After several conversations with Sunny and COAS Dean Marty Schimpf, Johnston joined the college’s new advisory board. As the first official board chair, Johnston leads a diverse group of community leaders who serve as advocates for the college, develop community/college collaborations, and participate in the development process.
A passionate Boise transplant, Johnston believes Boise State is essential to the Treasure Valley. “A strong university presence in our community is one of the core assets that make Boise such a viable and successful community,” she said.
Recently Johnston and her husband, Jim, attended a Food For Thought seminar featuring Greg Hampikian of the Idaho Innocence Project (IIP). They were impressed with Dr. Hampikian’s work and pledged a generous individual gift to the IIP.
In addition to her role at Boise State, Johnston volunteers for a number of community organizations, including the Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees, the Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association, the Idaho Women’s Fitness Celebration and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Workshop: Jennifer Neil, Foundation executive director of planned giving, collaborated with New York Life and six community nonprofits to host a charitable estate-planning workshop on March 12. The two-hour educational forum was sponsored by the Bank of the Cascades and was emceed by Boise State’s former quarterback and humanitarian Bart Hendricks. There were about 70 people in attendance and each guest was presented with a charitable and financial planning workbook plus a tutorial on several estate planning opportunities, including remainder trusts, gift annuities and wealth replacement plans. Post-workshop survey responses indicate that there is a strong desire for continuing these estate-planning forums.
Best Practices: Board members from several different colleges and advisory boards joined together Friday, March 7, to hear campaign consultant Bruce Matthews describe best practices in advancement and development. We learned that of the $295.02 billion in charitable gifts in 2006, individuals gave 75.6 percent, or $222.89 billion. While religious organizations received $96.82 billion or 32.8 percent of the gifts, educational institutions were the next most popular beneficiaries and received $40.98 billion or 13.9 of the gifts. The main reason people say they do not give is that they are not asked. If you would like to view Bruce’s PowerPoint slide presentation, contact Rika Clement at rikaclement@boisestate.edu.
Bronco Advocacy Network: Registration continues for the Bronco Advocacy Network. Interested alumni and friends can register at http://alumni.boisestate.edu/ban/ban.htm.
Bronco Contacts: Keep an eye on http://alumni.boisestate.edu/groups/contacts.htm to see who has signed up lately as a Bronco Contact. We now have representatives in seven communities.
Idaho Stampede: The third annual BSU Alumni Night at the Idaho Stampede is March 28. The $11 Bronco Game Package includes a game ticket, one hot dog, one soda and chips served at the Bronco Party from 6-7 p.m. on the arena floor next to the Kids Fun Zone. Already have a game ticket? Buy the Party Pass for $5. Tickets can be purchased by calling 388-HOOPS. For details visit www.alumni.boisestate.edu. All Broncos and friends are invited.
Staff Changes: Alicia Ritter has left Boise State Advancement to launch Red Sky public relations agency.
GIFT REPORT:
July 1, 2004 through Feb. 29, 2008
Campaign Total
$84,072,036.68
Percentage of $175 million goal
48.04 percent
Fund for the Future (revocable gifts)
$4,135,003.00
Percentage of $10 million goal
41.35 percent
March 20-21 — First Nations Conference
March 28 —Boise State night at the Idaho Stampede. Ticket prices and online registration are available at alumni.boisestate.edu
March 31-April 6: Canada Week
April 5 — Beat Coach Pete 5K run. $20 early registration; $30 on race day. Beat Coach Pete and receive a special T-shirt proclaiming the fact. Proceeds fund scholarships
April 9 — Vox Discipuli Lecture Series, Gen. John Abizaid
April 14 — Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference
April 15 — Top Ten Scholars award banquet; tickets are $20 at 426-1698
April 17 — Distinguished Lecture Series, environmental architect William McDonough
April 25 — School Pride Day, sponsored by the Student Alumni Association. Wear blue and orange from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Quad and get free Coke
April 25 — BSU Construction Management Golf Tournament, hosted by the Construction Management Alumni Chapter at Shadow Valley Golf Course. Visit www.bsucmalumni.com for details and registration information
May 2 — Alumni chapter interest informational meeting in Twin Falls
May 17 — Spring Graduation Celebration