Introducing a Unique Recognition Program
Unlike traditional recognition programs that offer mere name recognition, On Griffon Wings empowers donors to share personal stores and family values, communicating their inspiring legacy to today’s students. What also sets this program apart is its affordability, with options below the norm and flexible terms instead of high-cost perpetual commitments.
Crafting a Timeless Tribute
By investing in the On Griffon Wings program, you become an integral part of our university’s history, actively influencing its future. Your philanthropic commitment creates a tangible impact, offering vital resources that enhance the educational experience for current and future generations of students. Your legacy lives on through the knowledges, opportunities, and innovations that your contribution helps to foster.
A Transformative Opportunity
At the heart of our university resides the legendary griffon – a creature symbolizing strength and wisdom, guarding the treasure of knowledge. Our adoption of the griffon as our cherished mascot was no coincidence; education is an invaluable treasure.
On Griffon Wings welcomes you to a unique recognition program that goes beyond money; it will drive transformation. Just as the griffon’s wings empower it to reach new heights, you generosity through On Griffon Wings empowers our university and students to achieve unparalleled success.
Propel Success with Impact
Imagine the impact of your contribution, propelling hundreds of students towards knowledge, leadership, and success. Every dollar you invest becomes the wind beneath their wings, guiding them toward a brighter future.
Recognition
Recognition can take various forms, contingent on factors like the donation size, duration, visibility, location, program type, and more.
An Opportunity to Share Your Story Awaits
We invite you to embark on a transformative journey with us, soaring On Griffon Wings. Your support propels students toward their dreams, preserving education as a cherished treasure for generations. Share your story with On Griffon Wings. Your legacy, values, and aspirations shape our ongoing narrative of knowledge, growth, and achievement.
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 aim to cultivate a culture of giving and promote philanthropic endeavors that will sustain the University’s mission for generations to come.
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 flexible term-based options instead of perpetual commitments. Specific examples and guidelines can be provided by members of the MWSU Advancement team.
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.
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 enrichment of the University community and create a lasting legacy through On Griffon Wings.
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.
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 enabled you to succeed
- Pay tribute to a beloved family member or friend
- Recognize a transformational academic moment
- Showcase an influential community leader’s contributions
- Commemorate a special relationship
- Applaud the dedication of exceptional students or alumni
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. Each day, the University invests substantial funding to ensure each department is successful. Gifts with restrictions will result in a 75%/25% split, with 25% directly supporting the designated department and the remaining 75% going toward indirect costs covered by the University to ensure the department’s ongoing success.
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 enhance it through your estate plan in the future.
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.