ADVANCEMENT AND NICHOLLS FOUNDATION
Nicholls State University depends on support from alumni, parents, private foundations, corporations and organizations to help meet the increasing needs of providing academic excellence for students in the Bayou Region and beyond.
The Office of Advancement is charged with planning and executing annual fund campaigns, capital campaigns, endowments, planned giving initiatives and other fund-raising activities to provide financial support for Nicholls State University.
Please feel free to call, write or e-mail the Office of Advancement for more information about providing support to Nicholls.
Our Mission:
The Office of Advancement works to advance opportunities for Nicholls State University to provide vibrant educational experiences in the cultural heart of the Bayou region by working closely with the Nicholls Foundation, Colonel Athletic Association and Alumni Federation.
HAVE A QUESTION? CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT AT 985.448.4009
Bon Vin is Nicholls’ annual wine tasting fundraiser supporting general student scholarships through the Office of Advancement.
The Nicholls Foundation supports Nicholls State University by raising and managing private gifts to fund student scholarships, programs, and campus priorities.
The Colonel Athletic Association supports Nicholls Athletics by funding scholarships, facilities, and programs that enhance the student-athlete experience.
The Nicholls Alumni Federation connects and supports alumni while promoting pride, tradition, and lifelong involvement with Nicholls State University.
WAYS TO GIVE
OUTRIGHT GIFTS
Outright gifts, such as cash, checks, credit cards, securities, or real estate, directly benefit Nicholls and are simple to make. These gifts may be tax-deductible and should be made payable to the Nicholls State University Foundation.
GIFT PLEDGES
Gift pledges let donors commit to a larger gift paid over 3 to 5 years. Pledges are written promises made anytime and can be fulfilled with monthly payments by check or recurring credit card charges.
CREDIT CARDS
Credit cards (MasterCard, VISA, AmEx, Discover) offer a convenient way to make one-time or monthly gifts. Call the development office at 985.448.4009 to donate.
WHAT IS AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP?
An endowed scholarship at Nicholls State University begins with a minimum contribution of $10,000. The defining feature of an endowed scholarship is that the principal amount (the endowment) is invested at a 5% rate, and only the income or interest generated from that investment is used to fund scholarship awards. This ensures the scholarship’s long-term sustainability, as the principal remains intact and continues to support future students.
Endowed scholarships at Nicholls are typically established with specific eligibility criteria, such as academic achievement, financial need, or a connection to a particular field of study or demographic group. The fund can also be named in honor of the donor or another individual of significance, such as a former professor or alumnus.
An endowed scholarship provides a lasting financial resource that offers consistent support to students. Its primary benefit is its ability to support multiple generations of students, ensuring long-term stability and impact.
MATCHING GIFTS
Many corporations will match their employee contributions to Nicholls State University and other non-profits. Some matches are one-to-one, so your gift, for example, of $25 can mean $50 to Nicholls. There are a few companies that offer two-to-one or even three-to-one matches. Please check with your Human Resources department for the necessary forms to complete and send with your donation. The Office of Development will verify your gift and communicate back with your company.
Matching corporate gifts are entered as gifts from your employer, but you will receive “soft credit” for the company gift. Using the example above, you would be recognized as a donor at the $50 level.
ADVANCEMENT AND FOUNDATION STAFF
Jeremy Becker, MBA, CFRE
Shane M. Kliebert, M.Ed.
Janet Marcel, MBA
Emily Weimer Bourgeois, M.Ed.
Phone: 985-448-4071
Office Location: 125 Elkins Hall
Madison Pontiff
Darren Duet, MBA
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT LIAISONS
Dr. Joshua Cogswell
Dianne Richoux
Dr. Rajkumar Nathaniel
Chef Jana Billiot
Phone: 985-493-2727
Office Location: 112 Ledet Hall
