Published on Show Me Mizzou April 24, 2026
I’ve had the privilege of serving in leadership roles for two successful Mizzou fundraising campaigns, and that vantage point gives me a clear perspective on moments that truly matter. Over the past 25 years, the generosity of our alumni and donors has always been transformational. Yes, our $2 billion campaign goal is ambitious. And yes, the priorities it supports are bold and forward-looking. What’s different now is the scale of opportunity before us.
Power the Roar carries that same promise.
What excites me most is the generosity behind this effort and the breadth of engagement it invites. That’s where our 2/2/2 approach comes in: $2 billion raised; 2 million points of engagement, which we call “Mizzou moments”; and 200,000 Tigers engaged, opening more pathways than ever before for alumni to make a difference.
This framework reflects an important truth: Time and talent are powerful ways to fuel impact. Serving in a volunteer role, attending an event, advocating for Mizzou in your community, supporting a MIZZOUMADE business — all these moments matter. Collectively, they strengthen our university in ways no single metric could capture.
Through Power the Roar, we are challenging ourselves to become the very best version of a modern alumni community: One that values participation alongside contribution. One that recognizes engagement not as a transaction, but as a relationship.
From expanded volunteer opportunities to new ways alumni can connect with students and one another, the campaign is broadening both who participates and how.
As the campaign progresses, we’ll continue to share our momentum and measure our impact. In the meantime, I invite you to embrace the idea that there is a place for everyone in Power the Roar, for your time, talent and treasure.
Todd McCubbin, M Ed ’95
Executive Director, Mizzou Alumni Association
Email: mccubbint@missouri.edu
X: @MizzouTodd
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