News Release

March 21, 2007


Boise State Phonathon Reaches Out to Alums, Supporters

Alumni and friends of Boise State University can expect a call between now and the end of April asking for their support during the semiannual phonathon. Last year 3,386 individuals pledged more than $240,000 in support of the university; this year’s goal is $265,000.

Every year the Boise State Foundation conducts a series of important telephone campaigns during the spring and fall semesters to raise funds for Boise State University. Phonathon callers contact thousands of alumni and friends to update them on university news and events while encouraging them to make an annual donation to Boise State. The funds raised from the university’s annual giving efforts are crucial to sustaining the university.

Annual gifts provide flexibility to enhance academic programs, strengthen student programs and scholarships, invest in faculty and staff, help pay for campus improvements, and furnish other needed resources to maintain a high-caliber university.

Gifts made through the annual phonathon are tax deductible. If you do not receive a call but would like to learn more about giving opportunities at Boise State, visit http://foundation.boisestate.edu.

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Contact: James Brownson, Boise State Foundation, (208) 426-2649, jamesbrownson@boisestate.edu 
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Tuesday, April 10, 2007