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\nGreetings from the Palouse! You are receiving this inaugural edition of our e-newsletter because you play a critical role in advancing WSU\u2019s philanthropic success. As students, faculty, and staff return for fall semester across the state, we welcome you to this new channel of communication\u2014an exclusive information resource designed to keep you up-to-date and in-the-know about WSU Advancement priorities.<\/p>\n
In each edition of this quarterly e-newsletter, Momentum<\/i>, we will offer relevant news, behind-the-scenes stories, and other timely information, as well as tools and insights to help all of us more effectively engage in WSU\u2019s philanthropic efforts. <\/p>\n
As I have shared with you before, your commitment of time and engagement is the engine that drives WSU\u2019s philanthropic momentum. In this way, this e-newsletter\u2019s title, Momentum<\/i>, aligns with the special role each of us\u2014as volunteers, University and academic leaders, and Advancement colleagues\u2014play in helping WSU continue to thrive and prosper, both now and for future generations. <\/p>\n
Each edition of Momentum<\/i> will feature a leadership perspective as well as highlights from the previous quarter\u2019s financial results. For this inaugural edition, we look at selected data points from the FY21 year-end results<\/a>, which were just recently finalized. You can expect a full annual report in time for the Fall Annual Meeting. <\/p>\n We will also profile volunteer leaders, who will offer their personal insights into the volunteer experience, starting with an interview with the Chair of the WSU Foundation\u2019s Board of Directors, Lisa King<\/a>. Plus, we will provide news updates from across the WSU system, such as a round-up of recent gifts that may not have yet crossed your radar<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another regular feature will give you a glimpse into the \u201cstory behind the gift\u201d\u2014in other words, the backstory of a successful relationship-building effort that led to a win-win for both the donor and WSU. In this edition, we\u2019ll tell you how a shared passion for Ferdinand\u2019s became the icebreaker that led to a phenomenal gift for the Tri-Cities campus<\/a>. <\/p>\n In later editions, as the campaign starts to unfold, we will give you leadership updates on campaign strategy and in-depth discussions of campaign themes, to better prepare you to share the campaign story with others. And, as even further preparation, we will offer expert tips and recommendations from development staff about the art of fundraising.<\/p>\n Please enjoy this new channel of communication tailored especially for you. We always welcome your feedback and comments\u2014drop us a note at wsuadvancement.momentum@wsu.edu<\/a> any time. <\/p>\n Go Cougs!<\/p>\n Mike Connell<\/b>
\nActing Vice President of Advancement &
\nCEO, WSU Foundation <\/p>\n