BE A CHAMPION FOR BUSINESS IN LOUISIANA

 

Invest in the future of business

Our college shapes the future of business through classroom and experiential learning, student success initiatives, innovative research, and enrichment programs that support Louisiana's entrepreneurs and other business leaders. Our work in the E. J. Ourso College of Business is made possible through investments from generous alumni and friends. Every gift to the college—no matter the size—makes a difference in the lives of our students, fuels the work of faculty and staff, and contributes to the economic well-being of our state, region, and beyond.  

 

Generational impact

Making a meaningful investment

Your gift can have a generational impact on our students. From scholarships and state-of-the-art facilities to strategic partnerships and innovative research, your gift can shape the opportunity our college has to meaningfully impact our economy and prepare our students to become the business leaders of tomorrow.

 

Funding Priorities

 

 


 

Ways to Give

Thank you for considering a gift to the Ourso College. The most common giving options are outlined below. If you have questions or would like to discuss options in-depth, reach out to our advancement team. These professionals work one-on-one with donors to ensure each gift meets their goals and passions.  

 

Cash gifts enable the college to address immediate needs, provide scholarships, and maintain our outstanding programs. Donors who opt to make recurring gifts provide continual cash flow for the college.

To make an online gift, use the link below to process your gift using the major credit card of your choice.

MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT

Tips for searching for funds: For the Dean’s Excellence Fund, search for and select COB Dean’s Excellence Fund. For scholarship gifts, search for and select Business Administration General Scholarship Fund. If looking for a departmental fund, search the department name. For example, search “accounting” for the Accounting Development Fund or search “finance” for the Finance Department Development Fund.

To make a gift by completing our donor form and mailing your payment to the address listed below.

LSU Foundation
3796 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802

If you are an LSU employee on the flagship campus, you can make a one-time or recurring gift via payroll deduction.

DOWNLOAD THE PAYROLL DEDUCTION FORM

An endowed fund is a perpetual source of support for a meaningful purpose. The principal is invested, and only a portion of the earnings is spent annually This is a great way to create a lasting legacy. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT ENDOWMENTS

Enjoy tax benefits while supporting the E. J. Ourso College of Business. You may transfer shares of appreciated securities electronically to the LSU Foundation for the college's benefit. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT GIFTS OF STOCK

Leverage your generosity through challenge gifts, corporate matches, and technology tax credit. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Review the list to see if your company has a matching gift policy.

LEARN MORE ABOUT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Find a charitable plan that will extend your legacy at LSU. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT PLANNED GIVING


 

Your Impact

 

Calyx Verret in front of tiger statue

"The scholarship I received is an opportunity to start investing in my other interests and saving for the future. I am inspired to continue my hard work in graduate school, both in the classroom and in the LSU community! It is an honor to be recognized for my dedication; I cannot thank my donors enough." 

Calyx Verret, MBA '22

 


 

The Dean's Circle

The Dean's Circle is a devoted group of alumni and friends of the E. J. Ourso College of Business who support academic priorities and goals through an annual investment of $1,500 or more to the Dean's Excellence Fund or a departmental development fund.  

LEARN MORE & BECOME A MEMBER

 


 

GIVING NEWS

For many, the thought of leaving everything behind to embark on a journey to Europe may seem like a distant dream. But for Kaleb Huckeba (BS Accounting '17, MAcc '18) and Reka Perry (BS Accounting '15, Macc '16), this dream became a reality as the couple took a risk to pursue their passion for living abroad.

LSU announces the opening of nominations and applications for the 2024 LSU100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses and for the LSU ROARING20: Highest Revenue Generating Tiger Businesses.

Flores MBA Alum Andrew Bruning has held many successful jobs in the marketing industry since obtaining his MBA with a marketing specialization in 2013. However, in 2019, his industry experience and network of clients led him to his dream job with his current position as the manager of tournament marketing at PGA TOUR.

 

The LSU Foundation 

Philanthropic gifts to the Ourso College are made through the LSU Foundation. The mission of the LSU Foundation is to cultivate and invest in philanthropic partnerships to advance LSU's academic priorities. The LSU Foundation encourages and receives philanthropic gifts and bequests, including both restricted and unrestricted gifts. The foundation also manages the investment of endowed funds and other private assets.

Gifts to the foundation add a margin of excellence over and above the appropriate level of state support and are not intended to replace state funds. Most important, behind every gift to the LSU Foundation is an individual or organization determined to advance the quality of education.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LSU FOUNDATION

 

Contact Us

Office of Advancement
4000 Business Education Complex
501 South Quad Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-6407
lfussell@lsufoundation.org