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Forever True Day

Join Cyclones around the world as we come together in an exciting show of support for students, research, people, programs, and more by making gifts to the things we love at Iowa State!

Fill your social media with cardinal and gold! Comment, like, and share using #ForeverTrueDay to show your Cyclone Power. Challenges, matches, and special prizes will be announced throughout the event, so check back often.

Let’s go!


Let's finish strong!
Apr 04, 2024

Cyclones, you have achieved so much! So far, 1660 donors have made gifts totaling $371,691. In less than 24 hours you have made an incredible impact and changed students’ lives!


There’s still time to make an impact. Click on the “give now” button at the top of the page before noon CDT today (April 4) to be part of Forever True Day!



CYCLONE! POWER!
Apr 03, 2024

Support from the Iowa State University community has been tremendous, and we’re feeling the Cyclone Power! Cyclones around the globe have worked together to uplift the areas across campus that matter most to them.


When we ask Iowa Staters to rise to a challenge, Cyclone Nation stands up! Here are a few challenges that we have met so far:


  • Civil Engineering Excellence Fund Match
  • Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building Partner Fund Match
  • University Museums Match
  • Iowa State University Foundation Governors Challenge
  • ISU Food Pantry Fund (SHOP) Match

 

If you haven’t had a chance yet, make your gift and then make a statement! Share your love of Iowa State and #ForeverTrueDay across social media to show your Cyclone Power!



2
Match
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Scholarship Fund Match
Scott and Tami Wilcox will match the first $1,250 contributed to the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Scholarship Fund!
$1,250 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
BBMB Summer Undergraduate Research Program Challenge
Double your impact on biochemistry undergraduate research! The first $10,000 contributed to the BBMB Summer Undergraduate Research Program (BSRP) will be matched. The program supports students in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (BBMB) to conduct full-time research over the summer while facilitating development of science-communication best practices, culminating in a fall research showcase.
$2,925 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
Civil Engineering Excellence Fund Match
Scott and Tami Wilcox will match the first $1,250 contributed to the Civil Engineering Excellence Fund!
$1,250 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
College of Design Excellence Fund Match
The first $5,000 contributed to the College of Design Excellence Fund will be matched!
$1,975 MATCHED
Ended
Leaderboard
College of Engineering Leaderboard
Help your favorite department get to the top of the leaderboard! The department Excellence Fund with the most donors at noon (CDT) on April 4 will claim the top spot!
Rank Fund Designation Donors
1 Chemical Engineering Excellence Fund 22
2 Civil Engineering Excellence Fund 21
3 Electrical/Computer Engineering Excellence Fund 15
4 Construction Engineering Fund 13
5 Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Endowment 12
Ended
2
Match
Everett Clover Agricultural Education Match
A generous donor will match the first $4,000 to the Everett Clover Agricultural Education Student Success Fund. Everett Clover was a strong influence for hundreds of agricultural educators across the state of Iowa during his long and successful career. Having taught at both the secondary and post-secondary level, he became known for his passion for teaching the next generation of leaders in agriculture. This fund is designed to impact agricultural education students, the profession that Everett was so passionate about, and provide the support they need to help them become successful agricultural educators. The impact may be realized through emergency scholarships, completion grants, tutoring services, or educational activities that will benefit students.
$960 MATCHED
Ended
Success!
Forever True Day Cash Cube
Iowa State University students, faculty, and staff- come find us on campus for the chance to grab some cash for your favorite student organization, program, department, and more!
Completed
$3,000
Iowa State University Foundation Governors Challenge
Third time's the charm! In honor of the third annual Forever True Day, Iowa State University Foundation Governors will contribute $3,000 across campus once 1,000 people make a gift.
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
Completed
2
Match
ISU Montana Camp Scholarship Match
Help us double the number of scholarships we can award for the Montana Camp this summer! The first $1,500 raised will be matched by a generous donor..
$650 MATCHED
Ended
$1,000
Marching Band Support Fund Challenge
Help the Cyclone Marching Band keep the beat going! Jay Chapman and Karen Heldt-Chapman will unlock $1,000 for the Marching Band Support Fund once 150 donors make a gift.
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Sam and Pam Easterling College of Engineering Completion and Emergency Grant Fund Match
James L. and Katherine S. Melsa Dean of Engineering Sam Easterling and Mrs. Pam Easterling will match the first $1,000 to the College of Engineering Completion and Emergency Grant Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building Partner Fund Match
John and Valerie Gould will match the first $1,000 contributed to the Therkildsen Engineering Building Partner Fund!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
University Museums Match
A generous donor will match the first $2,500 contributed to any of the featured funds for University Museums on Forever True Day!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Wayne A. Fuller Graduate Scholarship in Statistics Match
A donor couple will match the first $10,000 dollars contributed to the Wayne Fuller Graduate Scholarship in Statistics!
$500 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
Agricultural Communications Student Enrichment Challenge
Double the opportunities for Agricultural Communication students! Kelly Schwalbe and Kathleen Fenton will match the first $1,000 contributed to the Agricultural Communications Student Enrichment Fund, which supports students through scholarships, internships, conference expenses, and travel expenses.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
CALS Completion and Emergency Grants Challenge
Helps CALS students who need a little extra support! Jay and Julie Jacobi will contribute $5,000 when 15 donors make a gift to this fund. 25 donors unlocks another $5,000!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
College Leaderboard
Show your Cyclone Power and help your favorite college get to the top of the leaderboard! The college with the most donors at the end of Forever True Day will claim the top spot!
Rank Department Donors
1 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 409
2 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 295
3 College of Engineering 244
4 Ivy College of Business 199
5 College of Human Sciences 135
Ended
Leaderboard
College of Design Leaderboard
Help each department in the College of Design get 10 gifts on Forever True Day!
Rank Fund Designation % +/- Goal
1 Community and Regional Planning Fund 0.00% 10
goal: 10
2 Graphic Design Excellence Fund -50.00% 5
goal: 10
3 Landscape Architecture Fund -50.00% 5
goal: 10
4 Architecture Development Fund -60.00% 4
goal: 10
5 Biological/Premedical Illustrations Fund -60.00% 4
goal: 10
Ended
$1,000
Communication Studies Excellence Fund Challenge
Surprise challenge! The first $1,000 was unlocked for the Communication Studies Excellence Fund- now if 10 more donors make a gift to that fund by the end of Forever True Day, Professor Todd Jenks will contribute an additional $1,000. Let's go, Cyclones!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
2
Match
FarmHouse Heritage Fund Match
The first $10,000 contributed to this fund will be matched by FarmHouse Fraternity brother, Tim Smith!
$2,850 MATCHED
Ended
$10,000
International and Intergroup Understanding and Friendship Fund Challenge
Help support the programs in the International Students and Scholars Office! Once 30 gifts are made to this fund on Forever True Day, a generous donor will contribute an additional $10,000!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
ISU Food Pantry Support Fund (SHOP) Match
A group of Iowa State University Foundation staff will match the first $1,000 contributed to the ISU Food Pantry Support Fund to support SHOP!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
LeBaron & MacKay Complex Remodel Match
Gifts in support of the LeBaron/MacKay Complex will bolster the future of the college and beautify central campus! College of Human Sciences Dean Laura Jolly and spouse David Jolly will match the first $5,000 contributed to the LeBaron/MacKay Complex Remodel Fund.
$3,390 MATCHED
Ended
$5,000
Masters in Business Administration 50th Anniversary Challenge
In honor of the 50 year anniversary of the MBA program, Ivy MBA alum Bill Kalm will unlock a $5,000 gift when 50 gifts are made to support the MBA program
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success Match
A group of Iowa State University Foundation employees will match the first $1,000 contributed to the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success General Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Theta Chi Alpha Mu Match
Make your impact go further by supporting Theta Chi on Forever True Day! An anonymous donor will match the first $2,000 contributed to the Jon Fleming Endowed Scholarship or Theta Chi Alpha Mu Brotherhood Fund.
$200 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
Vernon Stone Fund in Architecture Match
A generous donor will match every gift made to the Vernon Stone Fund in Architecture on Forever True Day!
$440 MATCHED
Ended
Success!
WiSE Impact Challenge!
Cyclones, show us how the Program for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) has inspired you to ‘make the life of another human being better’! If 25 people post a picture making someone's day brighter using the hashtags #AshrafIt and #ForeverTrueDay generous donor, Ashraf Habibullah, will contribute $10,000 to the Computers and Structures, Inc. Fund for Women in Science and Engineering!
Completed
Turn this map gold! Make a gift and show our collective Cyclone Power!
Rank State Gifts
1 IA 1175
2 IL 113
3 MN 67
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