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Kansas State University

KSU Foundation
Communications

The mission of the KSU Foundation Communications Department is to develop, implement and evaluate a program of action designed to: inform the Foundation's constituencies about the organization's mission, vision, activities and achievements; recognize the contributions and motivations of our donors; and cultivate feelings that support philanthropy in general and Kansas State University in particular.

Recognizing that the most successful development programs are a cooperative venture between the University staff and Foundation development staff, the Communications Department also strives to serve as a communications and public relations resource on development projects for University deans and department heads.

Areas of emphasis: Publications, Publicity, Web Site

Publications

Annual Report
Ovations Newsletter
Planning for Tomorrow newsletter
Honor Roll
Trustees Directory
Presidents Club publications

  • Directory
  • Barbecue
  • Flint Oak event
  • New York event
  • Spring activity

Special purpose publications are also produced in cooperation with Development Directors and Officers for specific development needs. Recent examples include:

  • Hoeflin Stone House brochure
  • College of Architecture, Planning and Design

Publicity

News releases announce:

  • Gifts of $10,000 and above
  • Additions to Foundation staff
  • 21 releases issued in first quarter of fiscal year 2000
  • Copies of releases sent to deans and college editors for their use

We also prepare background information for media requests and coordinate media interviews with Foundation/University staff. Recent examples include:

  • Gary Hellebust, Foundation President/CEO, on KIUL Radio, Garden City, about the $35 million fiscal year
  • Mike Smith, Foundation Vice President of Development on KMAN, Manhattan, and KJCK, Junction City, about the $35 million fiscal year
  • Dr. Terry Johnson, Director of Center for Basic Cancer Research, on KINA, Salina, regarding Helen Graves' donation to Center for Basic Cancer Research
  • Gary Hellebust, Foundation President/CEO, on WIBW Pre-Game show, regarding Presidents Club and Foundation
  • Background info prepared for The Chronicle of Higher Education

Foundation Web Site: www.found.ksu.edu

The Communications Department is responsible for editorial content and updates of the web site. A major renovation and update of the site has recently been completed.