Boldly advancing K-State.
Our K-State Alumni and donors are among the most loyal in the nation. The K-State Alumni Association is proud to rank No. 1 in the Big 12 Conference and No. 4 among the Power Five conferences nationally for the percentage of graduates who are members.
In addition, K-State has a deep, robust, and active donor pool, managed by the K-State Foundation. Philanthropy is more than an act of kindness — it’s a powerful tool to solve problems. The K-State Foundation designs special initiatives to remove barriers, increase access and launch new problem-solving ideas.
We will...
- grow our annual fundraising and philanthropic giving to $250 million with a total target of $2 billion by 2030, further amplifying our ability to serve and support our learners, scale our impact and fulfill our mission.
$295m
new gifts and commitments
37K+
members of the Alumni Association
1.6K+
donors supported Day of Giving
Key focus areas
The alumni association champions lifelong connections among K-State alumni, celebrates the achievements of K-State graduates, and facilitates ongoing alumni involvement with the university.
The 99,917 alumni living and working in Kanas generated $44 billion in economic impact to the state, in fiscal year 2023.
K-State Athletics generates millions in direct and indirect economic impact throughout the state.
Central to K-State Athletics is the commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who excel both on and off the field. Student-athletes embody values such as teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship, and serve as ambassadors for the university and in the community.
K-State Athletics events inspire tremendous passion among Wildcats. The passionate K-State fanbase plays a crucial role and the economic impact and leads to financial opportunities for student-athletes.
Because of you
Everything we do at K-State is possible because of our alumni and donors.