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

Roadrunner Tuesday infographic: $50,249 raise from 254 donors. Rowdy's Corner: 151 donors raised $38,275. Student Emergency Fund: 76 donors raised $6,028. DREAMer Emergency Fund: 55 donors raised $5,946. THANK YOU!

Generosity takes flight

Dec. 11, 2025

This fall, Roadrunners came together in a powerful show of support, turning Socktober and Roadrunner Tuesday into extraordinary celebrations of community and generosity that will transform the lives of MSU Denver students.

And while these giving events have ended, there are countless opportunities to make a difference in the lives of MSU Denver students. Consider making a year-end gift or contacting University Advancement at [email protected] to discover how you can make an impact on what matters most to you at MSU Denver.

Each gift, every amount, helps all Roadrunners Rise!

Dimond Fellow Tyrin Register is a sales coordinator at the Colorado Convention Center. Photo by Alyson McClaran

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.

Two people posing for a photo at the Zonta Club Scholarship dinner

An unexpected blessing

Aug. 7, 2025

Zonta Club of Denver is helping make higher education dreams come true for single-parent students.

2025 MSU Denver graduate Chrisnel Akele sitting in front of a blue, round statue on campus

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.

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 Stories

Because 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.

Winter 2018 Roadrunner Development Report

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Summer 2018 Roadrunner Development Report

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Winter 2017 Roadrunner Development Report

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2017 Impact Report

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Li Chen Chen, an English major at MSU Denver, is among six students selected for a new internship focused on public service.

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.

Download the report HERE.