University of Idaho Foundation Strategic Plan
The U of I Foundation Strategic Plan is created within the context of supporting the University of Idaho. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a higher research activity university, U of I offers students innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, provide solutions and foster an enhanced quality of life for citizenry. The vision of U of I is to expand the intellectual and economic impact and make higher education relevant and accessible to qualified students of all backgrounds.
Our Mission: The University of Idaho Foundation's mission is to inspire, manage and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of University of Idaho.
Our Vision: Ready, resourceful, resilient and trusted by all partners, the U of I Foundation will enhance the future of the university and all past, present and future students.
Our Values: Excellence, respect and integrity.
Lead with Inspiration
Achieved by engaging and collaborating with U of I leadership and partners, stakeholders, community and the U of I Foundation board; cultivating an informed constituency on U of I Foundation operations; and inspiring donors to realize philanthropic goals. Objectives include:
- Partner with others through robust, deliberate engagement and collaboration
- Develop joint strategic fundraising and stewardship efforts with the university
- Provide U of I engagement opportunities and information about the university and U of I Foundation for board members
- Extend U of I influence
- Inform and enhance information delivery to all stakeholders
- Provide community awareness of the U of I Foundation
- Spark interest in giving to U of I and develop trust with new as well as loyal donors
Responsible Management
Achieved by directing and managing U of I Foundation operations and gift administration with excellence, integrity and respect; sustaining donor confidence; and exercising fiduciary responsibility. Objectives include:
- Grow and protect the endowment
- Provide stewardship of assets
- Streamline, automate and innovate the gift experience and operational process
- Mitigate risks associated with gifts to protect U of I and the U of I Foundation
- Work collaboratively to ensure a positive, donor-centric experience
- Explore ways to structure gifts which benefit both the donor and the university
- Enhance and manage donor relations
- Automate and streamline financial processes and procedures
Supportive Distribution
Achieved by alignment with the University of Idaho Strategic Plan; enhancing the stewardship of gift distribution; and cultivating philanthropy and support to the university. Objectives include:
- Align priorities between U of I leadership and the U of I Foundation to best support university strategies
- Provide U of I sustainable resources to achieve its goals
- Encourage and manage unrestricted gifts
- Honor donors' wishes to ensure the integrity of gift distributions
- Assist donors in achieving philanthropic goals