Invest in the Next Generation of Media Leaders
The Manship School of Mass Communication prepares students to inform, connect and lead in an increasingly complex media environment. Through innovative teaching, impactful research and public service rooted in ethics and critical thinking, the Manship School educates highly skilled communicators who shape public understanding and strengthen civic life.
Our work is made possible through the generosity of alumni, friends and partners who believe in the power of communication to drive positive change. Every gift — no matter the size — directly supports student success, faculty excellence and programs that serve Louisiana and the nation.
Funding Priorities
Ways to Give
Thank you for considering a gift to the Manship School of Mass Communication. The most common giving options are outlined below. If you have questions or would like to discuss giving opportunities in more detail, please contact Madeline Volland at mvolland@lsufoundation.org. She is happy to help ensure your gift aligns with your interests and supports the areas of Manship that matter most to you.
Your gift supports the Manship School’s ability to expand student opportunities and sustain innovative academic and experiential programs. Donors who choose to make recurring gifts provide consistent support that strengthens the school’s long-term impact.
Fund search tips:
- To support the school’s highest priorities, scroll to Designations, select Manship School of Mass Communication and choose the Manship Excellence Fund.
- You may also type “Manship Excellence Fund” directly into the search bar for quicker access.
- If you are unable to locate the fund you are looking for, use the search bar or select the option to specify the fund you would like to support, then proceed with your gift details.
Checks may be mailed directly to the address below. Use the memo line of your check to specify the fund you are supporting.
LSU Foundation
3796 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Enjoy tax benefits while supporting the Manship School of Mass Communication. Outright gifts of marketable securities for current operations or endowments can be made in several ways. Please consult your tax professional for advice related to your financial situation.
If you are an LSU employee on the flagship campus, you can make a one-time or recurring gift via payroll deduction.
Contributions made via donor advised funds can be mailed to the LSU Foundation at 3796 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, with a cover letter referencing which fund the contribution should be allocated to.
Leverage your generosity through challenge gifts, corporate matches and technology tax credit. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees.
Find a charitable plan that will extend your legacy at LSU.
An endowed fund is a perpetual source of support for a meaningful purpose. The principal is invested, and only a portion of the earnings is spent annually. This is a great way to create a lasting legacy.
Philanthropic gifts to the Manship School are made through the LSU Foundation. The mission of the LSU Foundation is to cultivate and invest in philanthropic partnerships to advance LSU's academic priorities. The LSU Foundation encourages and receives philanthropic gifts and bequests, including both restricted and unrestricted gifts. The foundation also manages the investment of endowed funds and other private assets.
Gifts to the foundation add a margin of excellence over and above the appropriate level of state support and are not intended to replace state funds. Most importantly, behind every gift to the LSU Foundation is an individual or organization determined to advance the quality of education.
"The Manship School of Mass Communication has opened doors for me that I never imagined possible. As an out-of-state student, the support of the Manship Scholar Award made my education at LSU possible and gave me the confidence to take a leap into opportunities I never thought I’d have. Even in just my first semester, the mentorship, hands-on learning, and sense of community at Manship have already shaped my education and inspired me to use my voice to one day make a meaningful impact in the world."
Katherine McCabe, Manship Scholar Award Recipient
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