Jax State Office for Philanthropy

06/12/2026

Double Your Impact! 💲

Thanks to the generosity of Marching Southerners alumni Jim and Cindy Schoeneck, every gift to the Rose Parade Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000 through July 15. 🌹

Your support will help send the Marching Southerners to represent Jacksonville State University in the 138th Rose Parade in Pasadena. 🐔

🔗 Make your gift today: jsu.edu/roseparade

06/09/2026

Looking for a way to support future Gamecocks while also creating fixed income for life?

A Charitable Gift Annuity through the JSU Foundation allows you to make a meaningful gift to Jacksonville State University while receiving guaranteed fixed payments for life. Depending on your situation, charitable gift annuities may also provide valuable tax benefits and increased financial security.

Charitable Gift Annuities can help you:
✔ Receive fixed lifetime payments
✔ Qualify for potential tax advantages
✔ Support scholarships, academic programs, athletics, and student opportunities at Jax State
✔ Leave a lasting legacy for future generations of Gamecocks

🔗 Visit www.jsu.edu/plannedgiving to learn more about Charitable Gift Annuities and other planned giving opportunities.

06/03/2026

Last week, Jax State officially celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts!

The ROC marks an exciting new chapter for the university and Northeast Alabama, bringing performances, events, and educational opportunities to campus. 🎶

06/02/2026

Did you know you can make a lasting impact on Jacksonville State University for generations to come through a planned gift? 🎓

One of the simplest ways to support future Gamecocks is by including the JSU Foundation in your will or estate plans through a bequest. Planned gifts help provide scholarships, strengthen academic programs, support athletics, and create opportunities that will continue shaping students’ lives far into the future.

No matter the size, a planned gift is a powerful way to leave a legacy and invest in the future of Jax State! 🐔

🔗 Visit www.jsu.edu/plannedgiving to learn more about planned giving opportunities and how you can make a lasting impact for future generations of Gamecocks.

05/26/2026

The Gamecocks left zero doubt on Championship Sunday with a dominant 10-0 run-rule victory over Liberty to secure the program’s first-ever Conference USA Tournament Championship! With the win, Jax State completed an incredible sweep of the conference titles after also claiming the CUSA regular-season crown. 🐔

The championship victory also punches the Gamecocks’ ticket to the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2019 and caps off one of the most historic seasons in program history.

Celebrate Jax State Baseball’s first Conference USA Championship with a gift of $46.13 in honor of the champions’ overall record so far this season!

🔗 Give today: https://give.jsu.edu/g/jax-state-baseball/

05/11/2026

Jax State Softball battled back Saturday afternoon to defeat Liberty, 7-4, and secure the program’s first-ever Conference USA Championship! 🥎

With the win, the Gamecocks also earned the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and completed an incredible sweep of the conference titles after claiming the regular-season crown with a 24-3 conference record.

Celebrate this historic season with a gift of $45.14 in honor of the champions’ overall record so far this year! Every gift helps support Jax State student-athletes and their continued success both on and off the field. 🐔

🔗 Give today: https://give.jsu.edu/g/jax-state-softball

05/04/2026

‼️Tomorrow‼️

📆 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕕 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
📍 Swheat Market, 5 East Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120

🔗 Let us know you’re coming: https://give.jsu.edu/e/coaches-caravan

🏈 There's still time to join us at Swheat Market in Cartersville, GA! Gather with fellow Gamecocks for an evening of camaraderie, insight, and school spirit. Coach Kelly will share program updates, discuss the upcoming season, and engage with attendees.

📆 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕕 4:30 pm -6:30 pm EDT
📍 Swheat Market, 5 East Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120

RSVP to register at https://give.jsu.edu/e/coaches-caravan

04/30/2026

Graduation season is here, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our seniors as they prepare to take the next step! 🎓

You can help pave the way for future Gamecocks by making a gift in honor of the Class of 2026. Your support of student scholarships and academic programs helps ensure more students have the opportunity to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. 📜

🔗 Celebrate their success with impact: https://give.jsu.edu/g/make-a-gift

04/29/2026

As the Marching Southerners prepare to represent Jacksonville State University on one of the world’s largest stages, we are raising $2.2 million to ensure every member has the opportunity to make this journey! 🌹

Your gift helps purchase 650 band uniforms and 125 colorguard uniforms, while also supporting travel for more than 500 Marching Southerners to the 138th Rose Parade on January 1, 2027.

Help us continue to shape lives, build leaders, and carry the spirit of Jax State forward!

🔗 Make a gift today: jsu.edu/roseparade

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04/22/2026

Join us on May 27 for the grand opening of the Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts. This incredible new space will make a lasting impact on our students and campus. 🎶

📞 Contact the Office for Philanthropy for more information on sponsorship opportunities!

EXCITING NEWS FOR JAX STATE!🐔

The ROC will be holding a grand opening May 27th and you are invited! The Randy Owen Center will be a space for students to grow and leave their mark on Jax State and we want to give you the opportunity to do the same. Honor yourself or a loved one by naming a seat, pew, or brick in the new performance hall!

To learn more about ROC naming opportunities click the link below!⬇️
https://give.jsu.edu/e/take-your-seat-randy-owen-center-for-performing-arts/

Wanting a ticket to the grand opening? Click the link below!🎟️
http://bit.ly/4cg4E8r