CLIENT
Youngstown State University Foundation
PROJECT
Comprehensive Campaign
PRACTICE AREA
Education
SERVICES PROVIDED
Naming
Identity Design
Brochure Design and Development
Direct Mail
Book Design and Production
Realizing a vision of tomorrow.
Youngstown State University Foundation was launching a new comprehensive campaign to raise $100 million. The largest in institutional history, the campaign’s significance was critical in increasing enrollment, providing institutional sustainability, improving academic excellence, and promoting economic opportunities in the regional community of Youngstown, Ohio.
BD&E was retained to name the campaign and design a case statement brochure with program inserts and a direct marketing appeal. As the campaign closed, BD&E produced an 88-Page commemorative hard-bound book illustrating the Foundation’s philanthropic history intermingled with student profiles, alumni testimonials, and donor impact.
BD&E’s extensive experience in developing strategic branding and marketing materials enables us to effectively communicate each organization’s unique vision.
“It was kind of a blur. We put our heads down and worked and worked and worked. You wake up and suddenly, here we are…It’s just very gratifying to know how many people love this University.”
- President Jim Tressel -
“Even in the two months since the We See Tomorrow campaign officially concluded, donors have come forward to offer more support.”
- Paul McFadden, YSU Foundation President -
RESULTS
The success of the campaign exceeded expectations with statistics that demonstrate the campaign’s wide-reaching appeal and effectiveness. The commemorative book was resoundingly received by donors and friends at a celebratory event.
$26M
Additional Campaign Contributions
32K
Total Donors
40
Gifts of $1M +
57
Gifts of $100K +