About BearsWIN

BearsWIN advocates honor the impact of women by addressing some of the most pressing needs of students at MSU. Research shows that women are the driving forces behind many philanthropic decisions, and that women’s philanthropy tends to be based on having empathy for others.  

To recognize this distinct role, the Missouri State University Foundation began the BearsWIN, or Women’s Impact Network. This initiative encourages everyone to celebrate and honor the impact of women. Members of BearsWIN are able to give time, talent, treasure or testimony. Most of all, the goal of this initiative is to make a long-lasting and positive effect on Missouri State University. 

Our goals

By 2026, BearsWIN hopes to celebrate raising awareness and at least $500,000 for three areas that affect students from all backgrounds across the MSU system. Your gift of any size will bring us that much closer to our philanthopic goals. 

Advisory committee

Bears WIN is a direct result of the talent, effort and contribution of our committee members. With the support and input from these alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, this initiative is set to blaze new trails at Missouri State and for the MSU Foundation.

Committee members

Staff committee members

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Visionaries

Thanks to the generosity of our visionaries, the first three priority funds were established for the Missouri State Foundation BearsWIN program.