Scheduled for February 25, the event encourages individuals to support their passion on campus. The goal is to raise 2,021 gifts to correspond with the start of 2021.
Illinois State University launches third annual Birds Give Back event
Unit: Annual Giving
Illinois State celebrates Redbird Philanthropy Week
Illinois State’s highly successful Redbird Philanthropy Week will be repeated this year February 22-26. The annual event is a tradition aimed at nurturing a collective sense of gratitude for the donors who enhance the Redbird experience.
Introducing Reggie’s Holiday Pick
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your Redbird? Reggie has you covered.
Rebuild the Red and White
To ensure that the University is prepared to continue to support students facing unexpected financial obstacles, University Advancement is encouraging all Redbird alumni and friends to help Rebuild the Red and White.
Redbirds Rising campaign reaches record-breaking conclusion
Illinois State University concluded its largest fundraising campaign on June 30, raising $180.9 million during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State. The historic campaign was supported by 56,143 donors.
What can 14,429 Redbirds make possible?
In Fiscal Year 2020, 14,429 members of our Redbird community contributed to expanding the margin of excellence throughout campus.
Redbird donors rise to support students in need!
Illinois State donors have been giving to the Red and White Scholarship since the fund was established in 2011 to help students with unexpected financial hardships.
Single-day giving records broken during Birds Give Back 2020
Birds Gave Back now boasts back-to-back record giving days after Redbirds rose on February 27 to make 2,188 individual gifts to the University totaling $1,118,745, according to preliminary totals
Second annual giving day, Birds Give Back, set for February 27
Through the University-wide day of philanthropy, alumni, faculty/staff, students, parents, friends, and the community can donate funds to support their areas of interest at Illinois State.
Passion for Paw-lice Work: Susan Cameron’s gift gives back to ISUPD and Community Engagement Unit
People often ask, “What are you passionate about?” Sometimes it takes a whole lifetime to answer that question. Susan Cameron ’79 had an inkling as a child that she acted on as an adult, combining her passion for dogs and supporting law enforcement with a gift during the Redbirds Rising campaign. Ever since her youth,
