To begin your journey with On Griffon Wings, you can reach out to any member of the MWSU Advancement team. For inquiries and to get started, contact the Missouri Western State University Foundation at foundation@missouriwestern.edu or by calling (816) 271-5647.
Absolutely! While we are grateful for deferred gift commitments received after a donor has passed, it's important to note that the donor doesn't get to witness the joy of their gift making an immediate impact. By making a gift now, you have the opportunity to experience the impact firsthand, and you can also choose to [...]
Yes, you have the option to designate your gifts for a specific purpose. However, it's important to know that the program aims to strengthen the entire University community. Therefore, a significant portion of your gift will enable the University to continue to supple the many vital central resources that make individual units and programs successful. [...]
The possibilities are vast and meaningful. Examples include: Celebrate a career milestone Honoring a faculty member, staffer, administrator or volunteer Commemorate a place, such as where you met your spouse Acknowledge a former classmate Express gratitude to a mentor Mark a significant achievement Call out a program or initiative that [...]
Yes, donors are allowed to establish multi-year pledge agreements, typically up to a maximum of five years. Naming rights are extended for 1-5 years, in most cases.
Not at all! The On Griffon Wings program is purposefully crafted to empower donors to achieve what they might have believed was beyond reach. It provides diverse naming opportunities at different levels, making room for contributions of varying sizes. We firmly believe that every donor, irrespective of their financial capacity, can actively contribute to the [...]
Getting involved is simple and impactful. By making generous contributions to the On Griffon Wings program, you have the opportunity to shape the future of the University. Your contributions grant you the privilege of sponsoring or bestowing naming rights upon various campus facilities, programs, and important spaces.
Recognition through the On Griffon Wings program is unlike traditional naming programs. It empowers donors to not just lend their name, but capture their personal stories and values, serving as an inspiring legacy for current and future students. What distinguishes this program even more is its affordability, offering a price point below the norm and [...]
On Griffon Wings is an exclusive recognition program that not only empowers individuals and organizations, but also inspires and facilitates philanthropy to support the University's continued growth and advancement. This initiative is dedicated to enabling donors to create a meaningful legacy while enriching the lives of students and faculty members. Through On Griffon Wings, we [...]