Intro
New generations of Vikings are successfully navigating serious challenges due to economic insecurity and the effects of the global pandemic. Salem State needs flexible resources that enable them to MEET THE MOMENT® when a challenge arises or an opportunity emerges.
Capitalizing on Emerging Needs

Capitalizing on Emerging Needs
The campaign's Case for Support highlights the critical role of unrestricted giving, which directly supports student success initiatives at Salem State University.
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$20 million / Unrestricted Support
These funds support a wide range of activities: from short-term grants that allow students to continue their studies, to infrastructure investments required for online learning, to vital support for basic needs such as food and housing, to financial assistance for students to undertake an internship opportunity.
- Salem State Annual Fund
- The President's Fund
- Schools and Colleges Funds (listed below)
Making a Difference
See why Salem State has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for nearly 170 years

“Having flexible resources that enable people of color to come together and talk about their experiences and how those very same experiences can profoundly impact the lives of their students is a powerful thing.”

“The Center for Civic Engagement helped me find my passion and my voice. With programming that helps students build community, become leaders and make a difference in the world, the Center is at the heart of Salem State’s service-oriented mission.”

“The Massachusetts housing pilot program and the Student Emergency Fund helped me overcome a really bad time in my life by providing housing, food and grocery store gift cards. I’m happy with where I’m headed now, and I have Salem State to thank.”

“My work focused on making our campus safer for students in the LGBTQ community. The more unrestricted funding we can access, the more programs we can develop and resources we can devote to support underrepresented student populations.”

“Having flexible resources that enable people of color to come together and talk about their experiences and how those very same experiences can profoundly impact the lives of their students is a powerful thing.”

“The Center for Civic Engagement helped me find my passion and my voice. With programming that helps students build community, become leaders and make a difference in the world, the Center is at the heart of Salem State’s service-oriented mission.”

“The Massachusetts housing pilot program and the Student Emergency Fund helped me overcome a really bad time in my life by providing housing, food and grocery store gift cards. I’m happy with where I’m headed now, and I have Salem State to thank.”

“My work focused on making our campus safer for students in the LGBTQ community. The more unrestricted funding we can access, the more programs we can develop and resources we can devote to support underrepresented student populations.”

“Having flexible resources that enable people of color to come together and talk about their experiences and how those very same experiences can profoundly impact the lives of their students is a powerful thing.”

“The Center for Civic Engagement helped me find my passion and my voice. With programming that helps students build community, become leaders and make a difference in the world, the Center is at the heart of Salem State’s service-oriented mission.”

“The Massachusetts housing pilot program and the Student Emergency Fund helped me overcome a really bad time in my life by providing housing, food and grocery store gift cards. I’m happy with where I’m headed now, and I have Salem State to thank.”
Schools and Colleges Funds
Created in coordination with academic deans across the university, funding priorities for each school or college are highlighted:
Unrestricted Stats
800+
students impacted by the Student Emergency Fund$372K+
awarded in Student Emergency Funds between 2020-2022$597
average emergency award
Contact Us
Advancement, Alumni Association and Foundation
Salem, MA 01970
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970