NIRSA Foundation Campaigns & Activities

Since 1992, the NIRSA Foundation has provided NIRSA members meaningful opportunities for scholarship, research, and personal and professional development. These opportunities are created through the generosity of NIRSA members and NIRSA Foundation corporate partners. Learn more about all of the accomplishments this generous community has made since 1992.

The following campaigns and activities are scheduled for the year. If you missed something or don’t see anything that resonates with you, you are always welcome to make a gift when and how it works best for you!

Celebrating our 30th anniversary!

1992 – 2022

Since 1992, the NIRSA Foundation has been dedicated to supporting opportunities and resources that support NIRSA Members and the field of campus recreation. Have a story to share about the how the NIRSA Foundation has supported students and professionals over the years? Send us an email at foundation@nirsa.org.

2022 Hot 100 Cornerstone Society Appeal

July 11-31, 2022

The Cornerstone Society, NIRSA Foundation’s recurring gift program, is a vital component to the NIRSA Foundation’s ability to support member opportunities. For $8.40 a month, a cool $100 per year, donors create scorching hot opportunities for members such as membership waivers and scholarships. Missed this campaign? No worries, you can sign up anytime for recurring giving.

2022 #Giving Tuesday

November 29, 2022

#GivingTuesday, a global movement dedicated to giving back to your communities, is celebrated the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The vital funds raised on #GivingTuesday help advance the future of NIRSA members and the field of campus recreation. This is great time to make the gift that makes your heart the happiest.

2024 Annual Giving Campaign

April 17 – May 17, 2024

We are so excited to see you in person! Please drop by the NIRSA Foundation table to learn more about how you can make an impact for a NIRSA member! Even if you’re not travelling to Phoenix for NIRSA 2024, you can still participate in the celebration by making a gift.

Impact by the Numbers

2014-2022

Since 1992, the NIRSA Foundation has provided NIRSA members meaningful opportunities for scholarship, research, and personal and professional development. These opportunities are created through the generosity of NIRSA members and NIRSA Foundation corporate partners. Learn all that this generous community has accomplished since 1992.

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2021 Virtual 5K

October 2021

5k your way! Run, climb, swim, hopscotch, binge watch Netflix, do your event solo or with a team- however you would like to 5k is fantastic! Monies raised through registration and donations support the Mission Advancement Fund. The Mission Advancement Fund supports membership waivers, the JDEI Climate Study, health and wellbeing programs, and research. Registration information coming soon!

2022 Golf Tournament

March 28, 2022

2020 was the big return of golf but we all know how that turned out...join us rain or shine in Portland for a great day of NW golf! All are welcome to join! Monies raised through registration and donations support the Mission Advancement Fund. The Mission Advancement Fund supports membership waivers, the JDEI Climate Study, health & wellbeing programs, and research. Stay tuned for registration information!