Cowboy Callers

What is the Cowboy Callers Program?

Comprised of around 70 student fundraisers this enthusiastic team works year around, four days a week to engage with the Cowboy Family. Of course, with a focus on university fundraising they prioritize their efforts on academic and financial student support. The Cowboy Callers contact alumni, parents, and friends of the university.

Your Impact Starts Here

The Cowboy Callers play a significant role in our OSU annual giving efforts. For example, in fiscal year 2018, student callers contacted more than 22,000 alumni and friends. Of these, nearly 25% resulted in a pledge of support to the university, for a total of 5,464 pledges and $620,181 raised.

Working for our program not only raises money for OSU, but also educates student callers about the importance of philanthropy.

By supporting your passions at Oklahoma State University, a legacy is left at OSU providing students the opportunity to grow and learn at the highest level.

Strengthening Relationships

More often than not our Cowboy Caller team is the only voice for Oklahoma State our alumni & friends hear. Therefore, these students play a vital role in establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with the members of our Cowboy Family.

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

Acknowledgement

Each caller can sign the pledge card for the donor with whom they spoke, if the alum/friend pledged to support the University at the time of their conversation. These cards are personal as they identify the caller/signer as an OSU student and contain a brief note of thanks.

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.

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact the Engagement Center at 405.385.5135.