The Combined Charities Steering Committee would like to thank President Davenport for his support of the Combined Charities Campaign. In addition, thank you to all those employees who contribute to make this a successful effort. The Combined Charities Campaign is an annual event that helps community based service organizations such as the United Way of Greater Mankato, the Minnesota Environmental Fund, Community Solutions Fund, Community Health Charities, Open Your Heart, and a variety of other good causes.
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| $ Pledged per period | $405 | $557 | $758.60 | $1317 | $2927 |
| One time pledges | 0 | 0 | $775 | $570 | $495 |
| Total Annualized $ Pledges (including one time pledges) |
$10,530 | $14,482 | $20,498 | $34,812 | $76,597 |
| Giving rank within the 7 State Universities in MnSCU | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |