UVU Foundation
Mission & Purpose
Supporting the University
A Bright Future
Message from Val Hale:
The Foundation and Institutional Advancement work together in an effort to bring necessary funds to the development of UVU. Through my work on the executive board of the Foundation and as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, I have come to realize how much our donors and community friends mean to the success of the College. Without friends like you, this college would not be the dynamic institution it is today with the prospect of a vibrant future. Thank you for all you do to strengthen the future of UVU and the community.
Office of Institutional Advancement
The Office of Institutional Advancement manages and solicits donations to the UVU Foundation. The Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation that receives and administers private gifts on behalf of Utah Valley University. The Foundation, a separate and distinct legal entity from Utah Valley University, qualifies as a tax-exempt, 501 (c) (3) organization under the US Internal Revenue Code.
UVU Foundation Mission Statement
The mission of the UVU Foundation is to obtain financial support for Utah Valley University.
Achieving this mission is accomplished through three objectives:
- Serving as Ambassadors
- Raising funds
- Managing funds
Ambassadorship Objective
Assist the University administration and involve members of the community in programs and activities of the institution. Tell the story of the University to groups and individuals with such effectiveness that support for the institution is a natural consequence.
Fund Raising Objective
In cooperation with the Institutional Advancement Vice President, plan, organize and execute fund raising programs, including planned giving, annual fund, capital campaign, alumni giving programs, and other appropriate fund raising activities.
Fund Management Objectives
Absolute objective-seek an average total annual real return of 5.0% or CPI plus 5%.
Relative objective-seek competitive investment performance versus appropriate or relative capital market measures, such as securities indices.
Comparative objective-achieve a total rate of return that is above the median performance of a universe of similarly managed funds.
Institutional Advancement Mission Statement
The Mission of the Office of Institutional Advancement is to acquire those resources that enable the Univesity to achieve its mission.
- We will build partnerships of trust and commitment with our internal and external communities.
- We will involve our donors in the lives of students, faculty, and the University in general.
- We will apply the principles of development, generate creative plans and programs, and be a motivated and united team.