Unit: Advancement

Birds Give Back 2023 breaks single-day individual gifts record

Reggie Redbird high-fives a Birds Give Back volunteer.

In its fifth year, Birds Give Back shattered previous single-day giving records. Preliminary numbers show that Redbirds came together to raise $1,031,225 from 4,439 gifts. The previous record for individual gifts was 3,184, which was set during Birds Give Back’s third year.

Poised for success: Students thrive with scholarship support

Erinda Aidoo wearing a white lab coat uses a pipet

There are a variety of scholarships at Illinois State, including scholarships geared toward major studies, financial assistance, or recognizing the overall excellence of a student. However, all scholarships have the commonality of supporting highly capable and stand-out students at Illinois State.

New Redbird Philanthropy Engagement Center connects students and alumni

a student ambassador working in the Philanthropy Engagement Center

In the world of higher education, staying engaged with alumni plays a crucial role in raising private funds to support any university’s priorities. Touching base with alums used to be a phone call away. But these days, the telephone is not always the best way to connect, so with a mission of cultivating relationships, fundraisers have turned to digital marketing.