Today, private philanthropic support must provide nearly 20 percent of the cost of a quality Murray State University education. Increased giving enables the University to pursue initiatives that ordinarily could not be undertaken, and that adds the margin of excellence to make good programs outstanding. However, if you are not in a position to make a gift to both the annual fund and campaign, keep making your gift to the annual fund and document your intention for the next few years on a Vision Quest pledge form . Your gift can be directed to any one of the seven campaign objectives, a particular program, department, or college, or to any other University project you feel is worthy of your generous philanthropic support. ALL gifts are welcomed and encouraged.
Gifts can be in the form of cash, negotiable securities, or real and other personal property.
Multi-year pledges are encouraged to achieve the levels of investment required for success and to offer enhanced tax advantages for donors. Pledge payments can be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually for up to five years. The Office for Development will send pledge-payment reminders as appropriate. The easiest method for MSU employees is to use payroll deduction . You are encouraged to consult with your attorney or financial advisor as you consider an investment in Vision Quest .