Our college shapes the future of business through classroom and experiential learning, student success initiatives, innovative research, and enrichment programs that support Louisiana's entrepreneurs and other business leaders. Our work in the E. J. Ourso College of Business is made possible through investments from generous alumni and friends. Every gift to the college—no matter the size—makes a difference in the lives of our students, fuels the work of faculty and staff, and contributes to the economic well-being of our state, region, and beyond.
Your gift can have a generational impact on our students. From scholarships and state-of-the-art facilities to strategic partnerships and innovative research, your gift can shape the opportunity our college has to meaningfully impact our economy and prepare our students to become the business leaders of tomorrow.
Thank you for considering a gift to the Ourso College. The most common giving options are outlined below. If you have questions or would like to discuss options in-depth, reach out to our advancement team. These professionals work one-on-one with donors to ensure each gift meets their goals and passions.
Your gifts enable the college to address immediate needs, provide scholarships, and maintain our outstanding programs. Donors who opt to make recurring gifts provide continual cash flow for the college.
Fund search tips:
For the Dean’s Excellence Fund, search for and select COB Dean’s Excellence Fund.
For scholarship gifts, search for and select Business Administration General Scholarship Fund.
If you are looking for a departmental fund, search the department name. For example, search “accounting” for the Accounting Development Fund or search “finance” for the Finance Development Fund.
Can't find the fund you are looking for? Type in the search bar or check the box to specify the fund you would like to support. Fill in the box and proceed with 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 E. J. Ourso College of Business. 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 to which fund the contribution should be allocated.
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.
During the 2023-2024 academic year, $1,400,000 in scholarships were awarded to LSU business students. Scholarship donors ensure that our degree programs remain accessible and affordable to promising students from every background.
Our partnership with b1BANK expands opportunities for students with an interest in commercial banking and supports programs for military veterans and other entrepreneurs.
After building a successful career in marketing and professional sales, Jim Parr '71, '73 dedicated his life to giving back to his alma mater. Parr and his wife, Laura, have made their most generous investment so far by supporting the Jim and Laura Parr Professional Sales Lab. This lab is a vital resource for professional sales students to sharpen their skills.
Flores MBA alumni Roy O. Martin III and Kathy Kilpatrick Martin established a faculty research award to support the exploration of topics such as renewable energy initiatives, improved health outcomes for the state, coastal restoration and sustainability, agricultural advancement, data science, or artificial intelligence.
"The scholarship I received is an opportunity to start investing in my other interests and saving for the future. I am inspired to continue my hard work in graduate school, both in the classroom and in the LSU community! It is an honor to be recognized for my dedication; I cannot thank my donors enough."
Calyx Verret, MBA '22
The Dean's Circle is a devoted group of alumni and friends of the E. J. Ourso College of Business who support academic priorities and goals through an annual investment of $1,500 or more to the Dean's Excellence Fund or a departmental development fund.
Philanthropic gifts to the Ourso College 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 important, behind every gift to the LSU Foundation is an individual or organization determined to advance the quality of education.
Office of Advancement
4000 Business Education Complex
501 South Quad Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-6407
lfussell@lsufoundation.org
