#BearsGive: MSU's John Goodman Giving Day

2,028
Donors
106% of 1,905 Donor goal
$733,821
Donated
This campaign ended on October 14, 2021, but you can still make a gift to Missouri State University by clicking here!
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Let’s put Missouri State University in the spotlight!

Join us October 13 & 14 with #BearsGive


When Bears give back, we all move forward.

#BearsGive is a day for students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and Bears around the globe come together to make a difference for students and the entire Missouri State University community.


Participation is key. Your gift of any size to your area of choice will ensure that we can continue to offer the best programs, private scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities, and all the things that make a Missouri State education the best you can receive.


  • Give now via the button in the top right. 
  • Login to your GiveCampus account and use the embedded share buttons to track your impact. 
  • Utilize any of the Advocate features while logged into your GiveCampus account to receive Advocate credit. All Advocates will receive a unique swag bag as our show of thanks. 
  • Challenge your friends and family to give to your area of choice and make your support go that much further. 
  • Follow the conversation on Facebook as we kick off #BearsGive with challenges, live interviews, and a special VIP happy hour. 
Missouri State University Foundation Facebook Page

Spread the word about Giving Day before of October 13, and encourage other Bears to join the fun with photos, graphics and more in our Social Media Toolkit.



Join us on October 13 & 14 to celebrate Bears pride and make a positive impact on all of
Missouri State University!



Calendar Reminder

Enjoy all the festivities and don't miss a thing! Download the calendar of events.

Matches & Challenges
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Donation Challenge

$250 if 25 donors give in the next almost 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Alumni (2014)

Offered by Tyler McLain

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Donation Challenge

$100 if 100 donors give in the next almost 3 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Brent Dunn

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $1,000

Match Complete!

Offered by Neosha & John Mackey

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Donation Challenge

$9,000 if 150 donors give in the next almost 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Female

Offered by Marla Elliott

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Donation Challenge

$5,000 if 50 donors give in the next almost 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Students

Offered by Clif Smart

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $250,000

Match Complete!

Offered by John Goodman

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $50,000

Match Complete!

For College of Business-General Funds

Offered by Mike Oldham & Tim Foote

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $15,000

Match Complete!

For College of Business-General Funds

Offered by Marla Elliott

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $5,000

Match Complete!

For College of Natural and Applied Sciences-General Funds

Offered by Mike Minor

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $5,000

Match Complete!

For Graduate Student Research Award

Offered by Julie Masterson & Gerald Masterson

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $5,000

Match Complete!

For Biology Dept-General Funds

Offered by Cat Shoults

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $5,000

Match Complete!

For CHPA ROTC Bear Battalion Graduate Ring Award

Offered by Bill Moskoff

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $4,000

Match Complete!

For Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts and Letters General Fund

Offered by Dee Uebel

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $2,000

Match Complete!

For Women's Basketball

Offered by Callie Carroll

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $2,000

Match Complete!

For Football

Offered by Jon Baker

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $2,000

Match Complete!

For Multicultural Resource Center

Offered by Dr. Melissa Burnett

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $2,000

Match Complete!

For Linda E. Dollar Volleyball Scholarship

Offered by Anonymous

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $1,500

Match Complete!

For McQueary College of Health and Human Services- General Funds

Offered by Dan & Jami Gay

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $1,500

Match Complete!

For College of Education-General Funds

Offered by Dan & Jami Gay

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $1,000

Match Complete!

For Physical Therapy Department General Funds

Offered by Mary Schrag

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Donation Challenge

$3,980 if 10 donors give in the next almost 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Chemistry Board of Advisors Summer Research Fellowship

Offered by Matt & Patricia Harthcock

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $25,000

Match Complete!

Offered by Richard & Teresa Ollis

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Donation Challenge

$3,520 if 10 donors give in the next almost 3 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Matt & Patricia Harthcock

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Donation Challenge

$1,000 if 50 donors give in the next almost 3 years

Challenge Complete!

For Female

Offered by Marla Elliott

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Updates
Last Push for Donors!

We are so close to meeting our goal of 1,905 donors for #BearsGive! 

Your gift, of any amount, can help us hit our mark. There are still thousands of dollars of challenge and matching funds waiting to be unlocked. 

Those funds go to support our students and provide a top-notch Missouri State education. 

One final push - make your gift now!

1087 days ago by Zach Corbin
#BearsGive - Recap To Date

We've been inspired by the generosity of the Missouri State community during #BearsGive! Nearly 1,400 alumni and friends have made a gift to show their support for MSU.

There is still work to be done to hit our goal of 1,905 donors. A gift, of any amount, can help get us closer to our goal. 

Make your gift now to support students on campus today, and those who will be here tomorrow. Go Bears!

There's still time to use matching and challenge gifts to double your impact! There are matches to almost anywhere you can think of. One example is; Cat Shoults is matching gifts for the Dr. Tom Tomasi Biology Summer Research Award in honor of Dr. Tomasi. The two are pictured together below.


1087 days ago by Alison Harper
Half-Way There!

BEARS!

We are half-way to our goal of 1,905 donors! And it's been so much fun getting there! Here's a few photos from the last 24 hours.

We still have a ways to go, so keep sharing! Keep giving!

But most of all, have fun!


1087 days ago by Angela M Frizell
Swag Bags Are Here!

Don't forget to login to your crowdfunding account at the top right before hitting share!

Once your share receives three clicks, you will appear on the Advocate tab.

All Advocates will receive a very special swag bag as thanks for their help!

-Bandana

-Puzzle

-Pilot G2 Gel Pen

-Color Changing Mood Cup (just add ice)

-Bag


1090 days ago by Alison Harper
Designation Leaderboard
DesignationDonors$ Raised
Missouri State Fund for Excellence308$45,073
Other125$54,521
Bear Pantry103$6,895
College of Business-General Funds100$78,342
College of Education-General Funds45$8,270
Band Fund38$3,270
Emergency Scholarship Fund30$2,335
First Generation Student Support Fund24$2,004
Football23$13,266
McQueary College of Health and Human Services- General Funds22$5,220
College of Natural and Applied Sciences-General Funds22$7,597
Women's Basketball22$3,985
MSU Libraries19$1,276
Multicultural Resource Center16$2,740
Graduate Student Research Award16$6,970
College of Humanities and Public Affairs General Funds15$1,980
William H Darr College of Agriculture-General Fund15$1,253
Chemistry Board of Advisors Summer Research Fellowship13$7,850
Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts and Letters General Fund12$4,610
College of Business Scholarships10$601
John Goodman Amphitheatre10$2,270
MSU Foundation Trustees Fund10$5,150
Linda E. Dollar Volleyball Scholarship10$4,520
Tent Theatre Endowment9$250,350
Biology Dept-General Funds8$7,417
Psychology Dept-General Funds8$4,475
Women In Philanthropy8$800
Graduate College - General Fund7$850
Physical Therapy Department General Funds6$2,321
Wilda F. Looney Residence Life Leadership Scholarship5$700
Magers Health & Wellness4$2,001
Men's Basketball4$280
Political Science Dept-General Funds4$225
Dr. Tom Tomasi Biology Summer Research Award3$1,000
CHPA ROTC Bear Battalion Graduate Ring Award3$5,125
Concert Chorale2$25,000
Merchandising and Fashion Design-General Funds1$1,000
Dietetics Program1$25
Neosha and John Mackey Library Fund1$25
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Gradhat icon23%Alumni
Book icon1%Students
Suitcase icon7%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon3%Friends
Friends icon5%Female
Friends icon3%Male
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John Goodman
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Mike Oldham
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