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At MSU Denver, the value of your gift always exceeds your investment. With every gift – no matter the size – you are impacting the future of Colorado through the Roadrunners of today and tomorrow. When you give through the MSU Denver Foundation, your generosity transforms our students’ lives.
The MSU Denver Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit direct-support corporation with a mission to promote the development and general welfare of the University. The Foundation receives, invests and administers private support to the University by stewarding your contributions according to your intentions.
When you reach your philanthropic goals, you are making it possible for our students to pursue the American Dream of earning a college degree at MSU Denver.
Impact Stories
Investment in hospitality helps students turn their passion into careers
Sept. 19, 2025
The Dimond Family Foundation’s most recent gift expands opportunities for paid internships, scholarships and workforce-ready training.
An unexpected blessing
Aug. 7, 2025
Zonta Club of Denver is helping make higher education dreams come true for single-parent students.
All the world is a stage
May 21, 2025
Musical Theatre major Chrisnel Akele is ready to steal the spotlight because of the support he received from MSU Denver alumni and University friends, who help students like him chase big dreams and overcome obstacles.
Day of Giving makes an impact on students
April 7, 2025
The Metropolitan State University of Denver community came out in force during the ninth annual Day of Giving on March 20 to spin the wheel of generosity for student success, raising a record $403,689.
A huge thank-you goes out to the over 1,900 donors who made a gift, as well as the students and staff, faculty, board and Roadrunner community members who participated in and watched the Day of Giving Telethon, visited the Day of Giving Village and played Tetris in the E-Sports Tournament.
More Impact Stories
Generous donors have made thousands of gifts that support MSU Denver students. For more of these impactful stories, click the link below.
More Impact StoriesBecause of your support, Roadrunners can cross the finish line
Thank you for making it possible for Roadrunners to succeed
Donors help students like Damarley Laing
Thank you for supporting MSU Denver students
Annual & Impact Reports
The MSU Denver Foundation doesn’t just raise funds – it builds an expansive Roadrunner community focused on providing the resources and support needed to redefine what is possible for MSU Denver students and the State of Colorado.
Every gift, no matter the amount, creates possibilities.
We invite you to explore our donor stories and get a taste for what is possible when your passion is matched with our needs.
2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report
2019 Annual Report
Winter 2018 Roadrunner Development Report
Summer 2018 Roadrunner Development Report
Winter 2017 Roadrunner Development Report
2017 Impact Report
2022 Institute for Public Service Impact Report
MSU Denver Public Service Institute provides a public service curriculum; coursework; high-profile speakers and guest instructors; significant public events, and paid internships for our students in a variety of sectors through individual or cohort-based programming. The aim is to have representation at the local, state, and national levels.