Founders Day of Giving
Dr. William Wasson developed an intramural program at Dillard University and in 1948 he commenced a study, with funding from the Carnegie Foundation. The results of his study were shared with the institutions that participated in his research. The discussion culminated in an Intramural Summit at Dillard on February 22, 1950, where 20 intramural directors gathered representing 11 Historically Black Colleges & Universities, during the summit, this small group of visionaries formed the National Intramural Association. The NIA was the first organization of its kind, bringing intramural program leaders together to share skills and wisdom to advance the good work of their profession. Eventually, the NIA was renamed NIRSA.
The NIRSA Foundation celebrates its Annual Day of Giving on February 22 to commemorate and celebrate the founding of the Association.
Conference & Expo
We are always excited to see our members in person and there are a number of ways to support the Foundation during the Conference & Expo! Whether it’s golf, pickleball, the apparel sale, or donating through a QR Code—your generosity will help the Foundation continue its work to support NIRSA members and the communities they serve.
Please drop by the NIRSA Foundation table to learn more about the work of the Foundation! Our board members and staff will be available to answer any and all questions. Even if you’re not travelling to the Conference, you can still participate in the campaign by making a gift.
Student Officials Development
Support the skills and leadership development of student officials through training offered at the NIRSA National Championship Series tournaments when you donate to student officials development. These donor-restricted funds provide essential logistics, such as lodging, meals, and on-site transportation, for student officials and their NIRSA volunteer evaluators at these tournaments.
Students who participate in these crucial trainings strengthen their leadership and conflict resolution skills and give back to their communities on and off the field. A gift to the student officials development fund is also a grassroots solution to the shortage of young officials at all levels of competition.
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Becky Sowers
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