NW Missouri Times

The Northwest Foundation, the fundraising entity for Northwest Missouri State University, reported successful fundraising efforts during Fiscal Year 2024. The Foundation focused on scholarship funding and campus facility upgrades, securing $5.7 million in total donations by June 30.

Scholarship support remained a key mission, with nearly $1.4 million allocated to fund 1,437 scholarships for students at an average of $974 each. Additionally, the Foundation facilitated the creation of 15 new initiatives.

Approximately $4.9 million was provided to the university as direct and indirect support for various needs throughout FY24. This included more than $1 million raised for specific projects.

The organization saw an increase in its membership base to 195 members who contributed unrestricted gifts of $1,000 or more annually. The annual giving program raised around $438,000.

In March, alumni and friends participated in a fundraising campaign lasting 1,905 minutes that inspired 345 donors to contribute a total of $111,725 towards university initiatives—an increase of nearly 12% from the previous year’s campaign.

Donors supported scholarships, academics, Bearcat athletics, multiculturalism programs, campus beautification projects, and radio initiatives. Students expressed gratitude through “Thank a Donor Day,” decorating areas with notes acknowledging contributions.

Eighty-four percent of funds raised were cash gifts from a total of 4,130 donors supporting Northwest initiatives. The Foundation's assets under management reached about $50.7 million with an endowment standing at approximately $38.8 million.

The Northwest Alumni Association recorded around 4,500 attendees at association-sponsored activities nationwide during FY24 while alumni volunteered for a combined total of 1,739 hours.

For further information or to make donations supporting Northwest Missouri State University’s endeavors contact their Office of University Advancement or visit their website.