Meet the Cowboy Callers, a dynamic group of students whose diligent efforts raise crucial funds for OSU’s nine colleges, various units and organizations.
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Left to Right: (Row 1) Sydney Garner, Amanda Jeffcoat, Candace McCreary (Row 2) Deborah Pizzo, Audra Stubbs, Jared Ashley,
Jenna Browne |
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What is the Cowboy Calling Program?
Comprised of nearly 30 student fundraisers this enthusiastic group works ten months a year, five days a week to raise funds for the university, focusing their efforts on academic and financial student support.
While most prospects are alumni, callers also contact parents and friends of the university. Five part-time student supervisors, a training and monitoring supervisor and one Floor Manager manage the part-time student callers who can make up to 2,000 phone calls in one night!
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Strengthening Relationships
More often than not the Cowboy Calling students are the only voice of OSU our supporters hear, therefore, these students play a vital role in establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with our supporters.
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Acknowledgement
Immediately after each phone call the caller signs the pledge card for prospects with whom they spoke; these cards are personal in that they identify the caller/signer as an OSU student and contain a brief, handwritten note of thanks. A caller evaluation form is also sent to each contact to let us know what you think about our callers.
All prospective donors should receive correspondence from the Annual Giving office within a week of their call, regardless of whether a pledge was made. This is our commitment in showing you how much your time and thoughtful consideration helps advance the ideals and programs of OSU.
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Caller Responsibilities
- achieve fundraising objectives for each college
- reconnect alumni and friends with the university
- update alumni information
- inform donors on campus happenings and fundraising successes
- increase alumni enthusiasm and financial support toward their alma mater
- answer any questions or concerns about OSU
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Calling Dates & Times
Discover when the Callers are scheduled to contact you!
| June |
Arts & Sciences |
| July |
Honors College and General Scholarship Fund |
| August |
Center for Health Sciences |
| September |
Research College and General Scholarship Fund |
| October |
Spears School of Business and Alumni Association |
| November |
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources & Library |
| January |
College of Education and Human Environmental Sciences |
| February |
College of Education and Center for Veterinary Health Sciences |
| March |
College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology |
| April |
College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology and OSU-Tulsa |
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Your Impact Starts Here
The Cowboy Callers play a significant role in our OSU annual giving efforts. For example, in fiscal year 2008, student callers contacted more than 15,325 alumni and friends. Of these, 31% resulted in a pledge of support to the university, for a total of 4,804 pledges and $441,337 raised.
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Giving Back
Working for our program not only raises money for OSU, but also educates student callers about the importance of giving back.
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Caller of the Month
Cowboy Caller of the Year
Jared Ashley
Sophomore
Hometown: Ardmore, OK
“Jared is the epitome of what we look for in a Cowboy Caller, says Heather Briggs. “He is able to establish a deep connection with the donor, communicate effectively the needs of Oklahoma State University and raise funds that will make a difference.”
“A good Cowboy Caller is not defined by the phone conversational skills that they have, or the ability to convince people to help their alma mater,” says Ashley. “What makes a good Cowboy Caller is the desire and passion to help their school with fundraising and the excitement of getting to know the alumni and be that connection between students and alumni.” |
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Jared Ashley |
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Learn More
If you have questions about the Cowboy Calling program or want more information about giving to OSU, please contact Heather Briggs, Annual Giving Coordinator, at (800) 622-4678 or at hbriggs@osugiving.com.
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