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Southern University Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1,062 followers
Powering Academic Excellence Through Action, Integrity & Fellowship. #TrueBLUE for Life!
About us
The Southern University Foundation drives progress. Our guiding mission is to strengthen the academic vision and goals of the Southern University System while providing the resources and funding necessary to accomplish the System's objectives. Through our stewardship, one of the South's most prominent and accessible Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) continues to build a more equitable future for all. Established in 1968, the Foundation fosters growth, equips faculty with cutting-edge resources, promotes endowment opportunities, educates on philanthropy, and prepares students for the world of tomorrow. The Southern Foundation accomplishes its mission by: 🔹 Building and maintaining relationships with alumni and friends, advocating charitable giving and raising funds on behalf of Southern University; 🔹 Seeking contributions for academic purposes as part of Southern University's overall advancement effort; 🔹 Investing and disbursing funds to meet the needs of Southern University; 🔹 Reinforcing relationships with donors to Southern University; and 🔹 Living a #TrueBLUE life. What does TrueBlue mean to us? It means taking actionable steps toward a better tomorrow and not merely talking about progress. It means building on a proud legacy of conferring the most black graduates with a bachelor's degree in the State of Louisiana. We proactively work to generate the necessary funds for Southern University's continued success, and we do so proudly because 'We Are Southern.' All who live the TrueBLUE life become a part of our family. Our programs are representative of the real needs within not only our university system but also their surrounding communities. Beyond our ability to raise money for academic scholarships and faculty endeavors, the Foundation helps to positively impact the lives of those within our society. Join us as we transform higher education through our philanthropic efforts. Take part in our story, live #TrueBLUE!
- Website
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https://foundation.sus.edu/
External link for Southern University Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
- Specialties
- Philanthropy, Development, Fundraising, Higher Education, HBCU, Volunteering, and Community
Locations
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Primary
598 Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807, US
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PO BOX 9562
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813, US
Employees at Southern University Foundation
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Clourth L. Wilson Jr
Director of Technology/ Deputy CIO, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
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Robert Harrison
Fostering long term loyalty through life long partnerships, engagement, prestige and philanthropy. My focus currently is with higher ed foundations;…
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Christopher Freeman
Vice President of Advacement Operations at Southern University Foundation
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Terrye Braden
Program Director at Southern University System Foundation; Licensed Realtor, 30 years, State of Louisiana; Mortgage Lending Financial Consultant;…
Updates
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Philander Smith and Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge tied for the top honors during the sixth annual Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition, where 50 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) developed innovative and impactful solutions to address economic mobility challenges. The October 2-6 competition was hosted by Ally Financial in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the largest organization exclusively representing the Black college community. Top winners will receive a $20,000 scholarship for each student, paid internship opportunities at Ally Financial for summer 2025, and other prizes to support their education. This year's event took place in Detroit at The Icon building, home to the state's only HBCU, and the nation's only design-focused HBCU, Pensole Lewis College. Southern University students presented their Electric Meets Opportunity app which revolutionizes transportation for low-income communities by providing affordable, eco-friendly access to clean energy vehicles. Designed for seamless convenience, it empowers drivers and passengers to reach essential destinations like work and healthcare, all while tapping into the future of smart, sustainable mobility. Natalie Brown, senior director of corporate citizenship at Ally says, "Moguls in the Making is an ongoing commitment to increase social capital among HBCU stu-dents, while providing access, exposure, and opportunities to elevate their success. As of this year, we will have hosted more than 300 HBCU students during the span of this program, and each year the bar is raised higher. We've been amazed by each team's ingenuity and creativity, time and again." In addition to the team's phenomenal win, Taylor Curtis and Jazmon DeRousselle serve as Jag Talkers for the Southern Foundation where they connect with friends and potential donors of the University to encourage financial support for the continued success of student programming and faculty research initiatives. Click here to support Student Programming at SU! https://lnkd.in/gZvtrv2H
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