Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCSU Giving Week?

SCSU Giving Week is when St. Cloud State University puts forward a concerted effort to increase philanthropy to support the students, programs and campus of SCSU. Strategic priorities have been identified and need flexible funding that can be deployed quickly to address emerging needs, bridge shortfalls, and seize investment opportunities for the benefit of the entire #OurSCSU community.

What about SCSU athletics? Isn’t there something going on for them every spring?

Athletics has engaged in a philanthropic drive every spring for the past several years focused mostly on their community of alumni athletes to support Huskies Athletics. Their drive continues as part of SCSU Giving Week with even more opportunities, as they are one of the strategic fundraising priorities for SCSU.

Are my gifts tax-deductible?

Yes! The gifts made to St. Cloud State through the SCSU Foundation are tax-deductible, and this includes everything raised during Giving Week.

Can my employer match my gift?

Yes! Many employers will match gifts to organizations like SCSU. You can find out more about matching gifts, including a search engine to discover if your employer matches gifts, by checking out our matching gifts page.

Why should I give to St. Cloud State? Isn't it a public university?

St. Cloud State is a public university, but state support only covers a part of the cost of funding the University. Philanthropic dollars make up an increasingly important part of the whole package, and support the University’s efforts to keep an SCSU education accessible to #OurSCSU community, while also enhancing the opportunities we’re able to provide inside and outside the classroom. Your philanthropy supports every part of SCSU, including removing barriers to education, ensuring individualized student support, investing in academic innovation and research, developing dynamic living and learning spaces, nurturing a vibrant campus life, and enhancing our exciting Huskies Athletics programs.

Who can I contact with questions?

Contact Josh Lease, director of annual giving, with any questions you have about Giving Week at jmlease@stcloudstate.edu or (320) 308-4970.