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I want to thank each of you for the many ways you help support the college and demonstrate your Redbird spirit. Our goal remains to be the first choice for business education in Illinois. Your gifts are an investment in emerging talent and an important resource as we recruit and retain highly respected faculty. Both are critical to advancing the college’s national reputation for excellence and raising the value of your own Illinois State degree.
In 1981 the University received $4.44 from the state for each tuition dollar received. Flash forward and you’ll see the situation has changed dramatically. Today the University receives only $0.60 for each tuition dollar. That means less than 22 percent of our actual operating costs are funded by the state of Illinois. Private contributions truly spell the difference between “surviving” and “thriving” and help make access to a college education possible for many students.
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Our primary long-term goal is to have an endowment in the $25 million range—large enough to generate $1 million per year in income. The current college endowment is valued at $14.45 million. I invite you to support your passion by making a gift in an area that you find personally meaningful. Every contribution brings us a step closer to that critical goal.
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Consider creating a lasting legacy by funding an endowment and/or including the college in your will or estate planning. Contact Norris Porter by phone at (309) 438-2297 or by email at neporte@IllinoisState.edu to discuss how you can make a difference. Gifts can also be made online at www.cob.ilstu.edu/giving.
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