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NIRSA Foundation

Founded in 1992, the NIRSA Foundation is a nonprofit that supports the mission of NIRSA.

The NIRSA Foundation supports the mission of NIRSA and NIRSA strategic priorities through philanthropy. NIRSA is a leader in higher education and the advocate for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness by providing educational and developmental opportunities, generating and sharing knowledge, and promoting networking and growth for our members.

05/25/2026

NIRSA offices will be closed today.
We pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude, respect, and remembrance.

03/13/2026

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03/11/2026

Support the NIRSA Foundation and gear up in the process. 👕

The NIRSA Foundation Premium Swag Pop-Up Shop will be located near the Foundation Table, featuring premium apparel and swag—often including brands like Nike, Under Armour, Columbia, and Adidas (and more).

Popular items sell out each year, so we encourage attendees to stop by early.

Interested in donating premium items from your campus? Please contact Becky Sowers, NIRSA Foundation Director of Philanthropy at [email protected].

03/10/2026

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Deb Johnson as the 2026 recipient of the NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award! 👏🏾 The award recognizes extraordinary leadership and commitment to advancing the NIRSA Foundation’s mission.

From strengthening long-term sustainability to growing support for scholarships, grants, and strategic priorities, Deb’s impact on the Foundation and the NIRSA family has been lasting and transformational.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Deb!
🔗 Read more at NIRSA.net/news

Leadership

03/03/2026

Support the NIRSA Foundation and gear up in the process. 👕
The NIRSA Foundation Premium Swag Pop-Up Shop will be located near the Foundation Table, featuring premium apparel and swag—often including brands like Nike, Under Armour, Columbia, and Adidas (and more).

Popular items sell out each year, so we encourage attendees to stop by early.

Interested in donating premium items from your campus? Please contact Becky Sowers, NIRSA Foundation Director of Philanthropy at [email protected].

02/24/2026

We’re at $4,500… we are SO close to hitting our $5,000 Founders Day of Giving match! 🙌🏽

Huge thank you to everyone who has already given—your generosity is powering the future of campus recreation and leadership.

If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the perfect moment to jump in. No gift is too small, and every dollar helps close this final gap.
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Can you share this with your network and help us cross the finish line? We’re right there! 💙🤍

02/19/2026

is happening now in Dallas, TX and one thing that we'll hear a lot at Dallas College is excitement around the Founders Day of Giving donor match.

If you’re not at ERSL, you can still be part of the momentum: help us match our incredible partners Moody Nolan, CENTERS, LLC, and our Anonymous Donor Circle as we work toward the $5,000 match goal.

Every gift matters—truly. No amount is too small, and it all adds up to real impact for our members and the future of campus recreation.

If the Founders legacy has impacted you, your team, or your students… this is a meaningful way to pay it forward. 💛

02/17/2026

✨ When you give to the NIRSA Foundation Endowments, you’re not just making a donation—you’re opening doors. 💙
Your support helps young professionals get their foot in the door, grow their leadership, and start building their own Network.
Invest in the future of campus recreation with the donor match support from , and our anonymous donor circle! 🌱🤝

02/13/2026

💙 Love makes moments possible. 💙
Because of generous NIRSA donors, Reagan Glatter was able to attend her first Annual Conference as a student—and years later, continue growing as a professional through NIRSA events and endowments.
Your support helps early career professionals create memories, build connections, and shape lifelong careers in campus recreation. This season, show a little love and help create the next success story.
Happy Valentine’s Day and NIRSA Founders Day! 💕

02/11/2026

This Valentine’s season, the Early Career Professionals Foundation committee is sharing what they love about NIRSA! Samantha Wary kicks things off by sharing why she loves — and as a cornerstone donor to the Student Officials Development Fund, she’s helping future leaders thrive! Join Samantha and the rest of the committee in celebrating Founders Day by supporting what you love most about NIRSA. Your gift keeps the spirit of recreation and leadership growing strong along with the support of our donor match partners , and our Anonymous Donor Circle members! The link to donate is listed in our linktree in our bio.

Address

5060 SW Philomath Boulevard #355
Corvallis, OR
97333

Telephone

+15417668211

Website

https://nirsa.net/nirsa/foundation/

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