The Cornerstone Campaign has entered its final year of the $60 million, three-year project. As of June 31, 2011, the campaign surpassed the $57 million mark. The goal includes $30 million in cash gifts and $30 million in deferred commitments. “We want this final year to be the Cornerstone’s finest. In June of 2012, we want to announce that we have not only reached the $60 million goal, but we have gone far beyond that mark,” said FHSU Foundation CEO, Tim Chapman.
The University just announced that it has broken their enrollment records exceeding 12,000 FHSU students. Public funding is declining, and the University is producing record numbers. These are just two of the reasons the success of this campaign is important to FHSU now and into the future.
Tax credits for the on-going Picken Hall renovation are available to the end of 2012 and continue to offer an opportunity to make a sizable contribution at a minimum expense. For example, with a $10,000 contribution to the Picken Hall project, Kansas residents become eligible for a $5,000 reduction in Kansas state tax. All U.S. residents may also claim a potential reduction in federal tax of $3,000 depending on their tax bracket. “That means you can make an annual gift of $10,000 at a cost of just $2,000,” Stehno said. This is available for gifts of $5,000 or higher. With an investment at certain levels, alumni and friends will also have the option to attach their names to spaces in the building such as office suites, individual offices, conference rooms and new lobby areas. See the complete list of naming opportunities at foundation.fhsu.edu, or call the Foundation at (888) 628-1060.
The Cornerstone Campaign for Fort Hays State University seeks to raise $60 million by 2012. Much has been accomplished, but the needs are still great. New funding will support a range of initiatives: endowed faculty positions, scholarships, equipment and laboratories, campus technology, library resources, athletic programs and renovations. Explore ways to contribute to areas of need within the university. Find your passion. Contact the FHSU Foundation about opportunities to support the Cornerstone Campaign, the campaign for Fort Hays State University.
Read the 2011 Cornerstone Magazine here. |
