Nonprofit / Education
Wichita State University Foundation
The Wichita State University Foundation mission is to advance learning excellence through philanthropy, stewardship, and lasting community support. Through fundraising, scholarships, donor programs, and alumni initiatives, the Foundation helps strengthen opportunities for students, faculty, and the broader Wichita State community.
- Brand Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Development
The solution & impact
A trusted growth partner for alumni engagement and philanthropic impact
We became a long-term strategic partner focused on helping the Foundation modernize how it connected with alumni, donors, students, and supporters across every digital touchpoint. Together, we built a stronger presence that supported outreach, increased participation, and created momentum across alumni programs and fundraising initiatives.
From mobile-first experiences and campaign support to ongoing digital promotion and audience engagement, every improvement was designed to make involvement easier, communication clearer, and relationships stronger. The result was not simply a redesigned platform, but a smarter foundation for continued growth.
Platform benefits
Stronger alumni relationships
Consistent digital engagement helped keep graduates connected and involved.
More effective fundraising journeys
Clearer pathways made it easier for supporters to give and participate.
Unified campaign presence
Web, promotional, and digital touchpoints worked together more effectively.
Long-term growth momentum
A scalable platform supported evolving initiatives year after year.
Project Features
Alumni engagement
Mobile-first platform
Alumni could connect, engage, and take action from any device.
Secure online giving
Faster donation flows reduced friction and built trust.
Campaign-ready landing experiences
Flexible pages supported fundraising and seasonal initiatives.
Event participation tools
Streamlined RSVP flows increased ease of attendance.
Growth and marketing support
Promotional campaign execution
Digital marketing initiatives gained stronger visibility and reach.
Consistent brand presence
Messaging and visuals felt unified across channels.
Design system implementation
Unified visual language ensuring consistency across all pages
“Working with Striking Idea elevated our alumni program in ways we hadn’t achieved before. They translated our vision into a seamless, engaging digital experience that feels just as strong on mobile as it does on desktop. The platform is intuitive, flexible, and built with our community in mind. Most importantly, it’s helped us reconnect with alumni in a more meaningful, modern way.”
Jesse Hall
Digital Communication Director, WSU Foundation
Results
The Wichita State University Foundation emerged with a fully redesigned, mobile-friendly digital presence built to better serve alumni, donors, and supporters wherever they engage. By modernizing the experience, simplifying navigation, and creating clearer paths to action, the platform became a stronger engine for fundraising, communication, and long-term engagement.
Mobile-ready engagement
Supporters can easily donate, RSVP for events, access newsletters, and manage giving history from any device.
Clearer paths to action
A streamlined layout and stronger calls to action made key tasks faster, simpler, and easier to complete.
Stronger digital presence
An upgraded user experience elevated the Foundation’s brand while creating a scalable platform for future growth.
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