News and updates related to business and promotions of the NIRSA Foundation.
#GivingTuesday 2020—Why your gift matters
This #GivingTuesday, December 1, join the NIRSA Foundation Board in making a gift to the general fund.
Apply for a NIRSA Foundation scholarship by December 8
The NIRSA Foundation proudly supports professional development opportunities for the NIRSA family and is excited to announce that the application period for 2020 scholarships is now open! Submit yours by Tuesday, December 8.
NIRSA Foundation is supporting Career Development Week, November 9-11
Registration for NIRSA’s Career Development Week is now open. Thanks to support from the NIRSA Foundation, registration is free for all student members!
NIRSA Member Chats on Instagram Live featuring Brent Harrison and Pam Watts
Executive Director Pam Watts and NIRSA Foundation President Brent Harrison connected to discuss the recent initiative from the NIRSA Foundation offering COVID-19 relief for members facing hardship.
Join Brent Harrison and Pam Watts on Instagram Live Chat on September 24
Join President of the NIRSA Foundation Board of Directors Brent Harrison and NIRSA Executive Director Pam Watts for a NIRSA Member Chat on Instagram Live, taking place at 4:15pm ET on September 24.
NIRSA provides COVID-19 relief for members facing hardship
NIRSA has been able to provide a membership fee waiver for lapsed members facing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Golf and give with your NIRSA family this September
This September, we’re encouraging you to get out to your local course for a round, share your photos or videos using the #NIRSAGolfAndGive hashtag, and make a donation to the NIRSA Foundation!
NIRSA Foundation launches pilot program to expand travel support
The NIRSA Foundation's mission is to provide NIRSA members with meaningful opportunities for scholarship, research, and personal and professional development. These opportunities evolve to address changing issues and economic challenges facing members and campus recreation.
Announcing the NIRSA Foundation’s Suzi Smith Endowment
With an outpouring of support from Suzi’s friends and NIRSA family, we've nearly reached our goal of establishing an endowment as a thank you to Suzi and to celebrate her service to the Foundation.
Taking action when it’s not easy
Here are some ways to get involved in supporting others during this COVID-19 crisis. These suggestions are based on information I recently received about non-profits that are currently being inundated with requests.