Inauguration Fundraising Initiative Inauguration Fundraising Initiative Radford University's division of university advancement is coordinating an Inauguration Fundraising Initiative to commemorate RU's 85th founding anniversary and to signify support of president Douglas Covington. The special initiative will solicit pledges and donations from corporations, alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff. Support from faculty and staff is critical to securing support from other target groups. According to Wood, an important factor for foundations or corporations that are considering giving gifts to a university is how much monetary support is given by alumni and employees. The amount of the gift is not important.
All gifts make a difference.
Donations or pledges can be designated for specific areas or can be contributed to the President's Scholarship Fund. A plaque listing the names of faculty and staff members who contributed will be displayed in the University's Archives Room located in McConnell Library.