KSU Foundation Board of Trustees

Who are trustees? They’re K-State’s premier advocates, ambassadors and investors. If you’re passionate about K-State, becoming a trustee is a great way to contribute to its long-term success.

By the numbers

70+

Number of years trustees have helped to advance K-State.

392

Members of the Board of Trustees.

See a list of our current members.

$50.3M

Given by trustees in fiscal year 2024. That’s over 26% of the dollars raised that year.

Tic-Tac-Toe for dough

During halftime of the Dec. 5 men’s basketball game, two unsuspecting K-State students received of a pair of generous scholarships thanks to our Board of Trustees. But they had to earn it first — by facing off in a frenzied, full-court game of Trustees Tic-Tac-Toe.

Everyone knows how to play tic-tac-toe, but in Trustees Tic-Tac-Toe, our contestants couldn’t make a move until they made a basket. A race to get three pieces in a row ensued, the students unaware they’d both walk away with a much-needed financial boost!

Watch the recap:

For more than 70 years, our trustees have generously given their time and resources to boldly advance Kansas State University. We’re happy to see them continue the tradition by lightening the financial load of a K-State education for two students who were feeling its weight. Keep an eye out for this contest to return at selected games in 2024 and be sure to follow the KSU Foundation on social media to catch the recaps!

What roles do the trustees play?

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Kansas State University president Richard Linton addresses the board of trustees.

Advocates

  • Be involved in the foundation and university through service to the colleges, engagement with students and volunteer opportunities.
  • Lend assistance in legislative matters that may impact the KSU Foundation and university.
  • Receive early access to university news and information about key initiatives.
  • By attending meetings twice a year.
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KSU Foundation Trustees network before one of the biannual meetings.

Ambassadors

  • Serve as an ambassador on the foundation’s behalf at key events, with your network of friends and through social media.
  • Help identify and recruit new donors and trustees.
  • Create connections and build bridges between your sphere of influence and the university.
  • Help diversify the trustee membership so it reflects K-State’s alumni base.
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KSU Foundation president and CEO Greg Willems addresses the board of trustees.

Investors

  • Keep K-State among your top philanthropic priorities, generously supporting your areas of interest.
  • Consider including the university in your estate plan.
  • Promote a culture of philanthropy by mentoring a K-State Student Foundation member.

Trustee Excellence Fund

As part of their commitment to the advancement of the university, trustees contribute to the Trustee Excellence fund (TEF). The TEF is used to seed-fund projects or programs that are either an emerging opportunity for growth or are addressing a student or campus need.

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Medal of Excellence

At the spring KSU Foundation Board of Trustees meeting, trustees Rand and Patti Berney, Ponce Inlet, Florida, were awarded the Kansas State University Medal of Excellence, which recognizes those who have advanced K-State through exceptional service, leadership and philanthropic contributions

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Board of Trustees meeting highlights

Contact us

Candace Stimmel

Candace Stimmel Director of Volunteer Engagement

785-775-2015
candaces@ksufoundation.org