The CSU Foundation is proud to serve our students and University, helping to ensure that the promise of success and accomplishment becomes reality.
Today’s students will one day join a talent pool and workforce that includes thousands of CSU graduates who have been influencing and advancing society’s collective good for the better part of 50 years.
Facing the unimaginable, she yet flourishes
A couple years ago, Maci Nestlerode’s father suffered a spinal cord injury, leaving him in a wheelchair. “I never expected...
Your support helps alleviate the pressures that can cause some of our students to simply give up, only a few short steps away from obtaining a college degree.
Learning to stand on her own
Karina Mora opened the email and was sure there had been a mistake. It was from the financial aid office,...
Thank you for investing in our students. Your support is transforming lives, igniting hope and pulling dreams within reach.
A Message from Foundation Leadership
To Our Alumni and Friends:
They are words we never tire of saying – thank you! Your generous support has made this another great year for Cleveland State University and the CSU Foundation.
Building on the success of ENGAGE: The Campaign for Cleveland State University – which raised more than $114 million – additional scholarships are being awarded while both new and enhanced success initiatives are helping CSU students stay in school and graduate.
Our investments continue to grow. With the guidance of the CSUF Investment Committee and the professionals at Hartland and Co., funds under investment closed at $88.9 million for the period ending June 30, 2018. This marks the highest year-end total in the Foundation’s history. Favorable market conditions provided a 7.2 percent return on our investments. In addition, the CSU Foundation secured $14.2 million in new gifts, pledges and planned giving while the number of donors supporting CSU totaled 8,918.
The success of the Foundation's advancement efforts reflects Cleveland State University's local and national reputation for Engaged Learning, faculty who excel at teaching and research, and partnerships that are driving Northeast Ohio's economy and quality of life. Belief in Cleveland State has never been stronger and we thank you.
Timothy J. Cosgrove '83, '87
Chair
Cleveland State University Foundation
Berinthia R. LeVine
Vice President, University Advancement
Executive Director, CSU Foundation
Timothy J. Cosgrove
Berinthia R. LeVine
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