Thank you for your support of Montclair State!

As we enter a new academic year, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support. Your generosity directly benefits our students and the entire campus community by providing the resources needed for us to offer the best education possible in today’s ever changing world. We greatly appreciate your dedication and commitment to the University and we look forward to your continued support.

Here are some highlights from the past year!

Impact Montclair State

In the summer months, The Office of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement launched a crowdfunding platform, already raising $9,755 from 175 donors. Projects to help save NJ water, support the Emergency Book Fund, send the Montclair State Wind Symphony to a conference, and even a Rock the Socks campaign were some of the first opportunities as part of this new initiative. Stay tuned for more crowdfunding projects throughout the year!

Giving Tuesday

Montclair State University again participated in Giving Tuesday on November 28, 2017. Donors and friends like you stepped forward and made gifts for a combined impact of over $16,000 in support of Montclair State University. Thank you to those of you that were inspired to make gifts in support of our mission. Generous donors like you serve as a powerful reminder of the impact Montclair State alumni, students, parents and friends have when we come together to make a difference.

Red Hawk Day of Thanks

As part of our annual participation in Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day, Montclair State University joined nearly 100 educational institutions in this worldwide effort to increase student understanding of philanthropy and to grow donor support on campuses. On February 22, over 1,800 students participated in our fifth annual Red Hawk Day of Thanks. Our students gained a better understanding that each and every gift – regardless of its size – sends a strong and convincing message about the loyal and dedicated support provided to Montclair State University.

Giving Day

On April 19, Montclair State broke records on our third annual Giving Day! Together, we raised over $100,000 from nearly 600 alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the University— well exceeding our goal! Because you came together as part of the Montclair State community, all gifts added up to big change! Thank you for your continued support as we work to build an exciting hub of cultural and intellectual activity that enriches our students, our community and our state.

Count Me In 2018

For the second year, we incorporated the Count Me In campaign into our Commencement exercises. Funds raised from the Count Me In 2018 campaign went to the Red Hawk Pantry and Emergency Scholarship Fund, among other areas on campus. The Emergency Scholarship Fund allows students who have fallen upon difficult financial circumstances to receive assistance in order to continue their education at Montclair State. Donations to this fun help to make a difference in the lives and experiences of Red Hawks for generations to come. For the second year, we incorporated the Count Me In campaign into our Commencement exercises.

Save the Date!

• Homecoming 2018: October 6! We will be announcing an exciting initiative in honor of our 110-year history! Stay tuned for more details!

We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to contact us at any time!

Kara Baldwin Brennan ’92
Director of Annual Giving
973-655-7492

Stacy Albanese ’08, ’17 MA
Associate Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement
973-655-5465

For more information on any of these campaigns, contact the Office of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement at 973-655-4141 or giving@montclair.edu. If you’d like to make a gift in support of Montclair State University, please use our secure online giving form. Thank you again for your continued support of Montclair State!