Iowa State kicks off $1.1B fundraising campaign
Iowa State University has officially kicked off Forever True, a $1.1 billion campaign that aims to be the biggest-ever fundraiser for the university.
ISU President Steven Leath announced the launch of the campaign Friday night at Hilton Coliseum. More than $551 million has already been raised for the campaign, which began its quiet phase in 2012.
“One of Iowa State’s greatest resources is its family of loyal alumni and friends,” Leath said in a release. “This degree of loyalty is why the name of this campaign feels so appropriate. Our alumni remain forever true to this university — as Iowa State remains forever true to the principles of innovation, diversity and accessibility on which it was founded.”
With a name inspired by the Iowa State Fight Song, the campaign will rally support for scholarships, faculty support, facilities and programs. It will help ensure access to an exceptional education, advance Iowa State expertise in key areas that address global challenges, and enhance the university’s impact on the economy and quality of life in Iowa and around the world.
Many gifts received during the quiet phase are already making a difference on Iowa State’s campus. The Moving Students Forward initiative, launched by Leath in 2012, raised $204 million specifically for scholarships and other student support. More than 23,000 students have received support through the initiative.
Also during the campaign to date, 35 new named faculty positions have been created. The Marston Hall renovation and the addition of the south end zone of Jack Trice Stadium were completed, in part, with funds contributed during the quiet phase. Officials said these are just a few examples of how philanthropy during the campaign is already benefiting the university.
Serving as the campaign chair is Jon Fleming, a 1975 ISU graduate and retired gastroenterologist from Ames. “I invite everyone whose lives have been touched by Iowa State to consider what it means to be Forever True to this university,” Fleming said. “With the help of our extended Iowa State family, I know we can make this the most transformative campaign in Cyclone history.”
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