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Philanthropic Spirit that Never Loses Sight of the Goal
Brett Jefferson ’88 likes to cite the book titled “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell, when reflecting on life’s challenges that confronted him as a boy. The book explores the power of the underdog and the role of adversity in…
Thank You for Boosting the ’Cuse!
The Syracuse University community rallied together to support student scholarships during Boost the ’Cuse, Syracuse University’s fourth annual giving day. During a 24-hour span on Oct. 1, 3,514 donors gave $903,260 toward student scholarships and student initiatives, far surpassing the…
Boost the ’Cuse to Support Student Scholarships
With a renewed focus on supporting student initiatives and student scholarships, Boost the ’Cuse, Syracuse University’s fourth-annual giving day, returns on Thursday, Oct. 1. In this year of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever for our alumni and friends to rally…
Keri Courtwright Connects Those in Need with Those Who Can Help
A moment of Facebook scrolling two years ago changed Keri Courtwright’s life and led to the creation of a community resource to help those in need. Courtwright was looking at her Facebook news feed when she saw a message from…
Tomorrow Is Giving CUSEday, Syracuse’s Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a day for communities to come together to champion the causes most important to them—from local organizations to national research, and, most important to us, education. Recognizing the love that our community has…
Boost the ’Cuse II Mission Results are In: 4,939 Donors and $1.76 Million Raised
On Oct. 25, Boost the ’Cuse II, Syracuse University’s second annual day of giving, marked the single most successful fundraising day in University history. The Orange community rallied for an incredible day: taking selfies with “Flat Ottos,” rocking Boost the…
Boost the ’Cuse II Launches Tomorrow
Boost the ’Cuse II, Syracuse University’s 24-hour day of giving, is tomorrow, Oct. 25. With Otto leading the mission, the goal of Boost the ’Cuse II is to inspire at least 5,000 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends to…
Mission Details Released for Boost the ’Cuse II
Exactly one year ago today, on Oct. 17, 2017, Otto launched his first mission—Boost the ’Cuse, Syracuse University’s first-ever day of giving. With a goal of inspiring 1,870 donors to support SU in one day, Otto knew he needed to…
Palmers’ Major Gift Supports Financial Aid, Career Services for Professional Master’s Students
University Professor John L. Palmer, former longtime dean of the Maxwell School, and his wife, Stephanie G. Palmer, have made a major gift commitment to the school that will create an endowed fund supporting Maxwell professional master’s students, with an…
Syracuse University Exceeds $150 Million Fundraising Goal, Broadens Donor Support and Experiences Significant Boost in $1 Million Gifts
Syracuse University has achieved and exceeded its ambitious fundraising goal for the 2018 fiscal year, spurred in part by the excitement, energy and commitment generated by the Invest Syracuse campaign to fund the academic strategic plan and support student success….