A new fund created to honor Tim Pavish’s 18-year run as associate vice president of Advancement and executive director of the Washington State University Alumni Association will match $43,000 in donations raised by the Cougar community on April 13, #CougsGive day.
Past presidents of the WSUAA established the Pavish Possibilities Fund to recognize and honor Pavish’s legacy, exemplary leadership, and remarkable transformation of the WSUAA into one of the top alumni associations in the country. The endowment will provide the WSUAA with the resources necessary to capitalize on future opportunities. The $43,000 goal is equivalent to the number of WSUAA members.
To participate in the challenge, go to CougsGive.wsu.edu on April 13 and look for the Pavish Possibilities Fund under challenges.
During his tenure at WSU, Pavish (’80 Comm.) guided the alumni association through an unprecedented period of innovation, growth, and success. He announced last November his plans to retire this spring.
A national search for the next executive director is underway with the expectation to hire a successful candidate this summer.
“A Coug to his core, Tim’s leadership over the years has made a lasting impact on WSU and its alumni everywhere as he guided our alumni association to become one of the finest in the country,” said WSU President Kirk Schulz. “A vibrant alumni association plays an important role in keeping the broader WSU community actively engaged and invested in their alma mater. Tim and his team have positioned the WSUAA well for continued growth and success.”
During the university’s $1 billion Campaign for Washington State University: Because the World Needs Big Ideas (2006-2015), the WSUAA was the single largest source of new donors to WSU. And when a pandemic threatened to stifle engagement with donors, alumni, and friends, the WSUAA responded with innovative virtual programming that helped keep alumni and stakeholders connected with WSU during a very challenging time.
“Although I’m retiring, my involvement with WSU will continue as a volunteer, donor, fan, and proud Cougar alumnus,” said Pavish. “The opportunity to come ‘back home’ to serve my alma mater has been the honor of a lifetime. I look forward to seeing what the WSU Alumni Association and WSU will achieve next.”
