The Board of Visitors is an important student scholarship support program and a channel for the involvement and networking of distinguished citizens and leaders who are interested in furthering the University’s mission and providing assistance in the areas of planning, promoting and resource development. Length of membership term varies with membership level with all gifts providing direct scholarship support to deserving students.
For many students, the quality education in the Christian environment of Charleston Southern carries a high price tag. Over 90% of our students receive financial aid. Annual gifts from Board of Visitor members help worthy and deserving students afford a CSU education by supplementing tuition. Many of CSU’s graduates can thank the generosity and commitment of Board of Visitor members for making their education possible.
Program Benefits:
A grateful student
All of the money raised by the Board of Visitors membership goes 100 percent to student scholarships. Each Board of Visitors member is assigned to a deserving student. Once a year the Board of Visitors will receive a handwritten letter and photograph of the student who earns this scholarship. At the spring Scholarship Lunch the donors and students meet.
Twice yearly Board of Visitors meetings:
In the fall and spring the Board of Visitors join for a half-day meeting that includes a continental breakfast and catered lunch. The Board of Visitors meeting is a time for our donors to network with each other, learn about the current and future projects of the University, give input on ideas and meet and hear from our students.
Invitation to the President’s Club Dinner:
This black-tie optional event is held on campus in the fall for all donors of the University giving $1,000 per year or more. This relaxing evening includes a fine dinner, highlighted student and guest speakers, student entertainment and a message from the President.
Invitation to the spring Scholarship Luncheon:
This is a special time where the donor has the opportunity to meet the specific student they help support while enjoying a catered lunch. During this time the students express their appreciation to their donors.
Quarterly Networking Breakfasts
This Friday morning event was created to allow our Board of Visitors to simply network with each other. During this breakfast a speaker from the business community will highlight a specific topic of interest to those in the business world. Board of Visitors are also highlighted during this breakfast, and everyone is encouraged to bring promotional information about his/her company.
Recognition
Your name and/or company name will also be recognized in the CSU Magazine, circulation 20,000.
Each member contributes a minimum gift of $1,000 annually, which provides direct scholarship support to a deserving student. Multiple scholarship levels of giving are available with additional benefits for higher levels of giving. Gift may be paid on a monthly, quarterly or semiannual basis, if desired.
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