February 26, 2021
Through the efforts of Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, Feb. 11, more than $9,000 was generated for scholarships that will be awarded to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Mayville State University. This amount includes individual contributions, as well as matching funds. Giving Hearts Day gifts of $10 or more (up to a total of $4,000) were matched by the Dakota Medical Foundation and other generous sponsors.
“We are thrilled that donors have taken this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of nursing professionals in the local area, as well as in the state of North Dakota and beyond,” said Collette Christoffers, Assistant Professor and Interim Division of Nursing Chair. “The generosity of donors will make a huge impact on students enrolled in the newly launched Master of Science in Nursing program at Mayville State.”
This is the eighth time the Mayville State University Foundation has participated in Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour online give-a-thon for non-profit organizations in western Minnesota and North Dakota. The event is hosted every year by the Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) and Impact Foundation to help participating charities dramatically increase fundraising success by creating awareness and a 24-hour window of participation that spurs donors to action. This year marked a record amount raised through the event overall. Nearly $22 million was raised by 41,955 donors supporting their favorite charities.
“It is an honor to have been selected to participate in Giving Hearts Day again this year. We are grateful for the matching gifts provided by the Dakota Medical Foundation and other generous sponsors. We truly appreciate all of our generous donors who have supported the nursing program at Mayville State over the years,” said Collette Christoffers.
Through professional preparation, interprofessional collaboration, and advanced nursing education, the vision of the Mayville State University Division of Nursing is to be known for continuing academic excellence, positively impacting the health of individuals and populations across diverse cultures, ages, and environments while advancing nursing knowledge, responsiveness, and leadership. Mayville State University offers fully online RN-to-BSN and Master of Science in Nursing degrees. The programs are designed to meet the needs of nurses who are currently working in the field. For more information, go to www.mayvillestate.edu/nursing.