Western Oregon University Development Foundation

The foundation's mission is to strengthen relationships and provide resources in order to serve and support the mission and vision of western oregon university. The foundation's vision is to ensure every student has the opportunity to have access to a quality educational experience that increases their ability to succeed in our ever-changing global economy and society. To this end, we are focusing on raising funds in three key areas: scholarships, wolves athletics and student success. Goals that will help us achieve these include the following: 1. Launch the public phase of the wolves rising campaign and achieve annual fundraising goals. 2. Tell our story better, more often and make information more accessible. 3. Enhance relationships to support university initiatives. 4. Continuously improve the quality of data & efficiency for operations. 5. Prioritize stewardship.

The foundation sponsors university programs and activities that assist students in the pursuit of cultural, scientific, educational, and athletic programs. Throughout the year, the foundation works with donors to support a variety of needs across the university. Gifts come from individuals, corporations, and foundations. A significant percentage of support comes from individuals on giving day, through corporate sponsorships for the wolves athletic auction and wolves on the green golf tournament, and foundation grants or corporate sponsorships for the smith fine arts series. During these fundraising campaigns alumni, employees, family, and community members designate their areas of support which include the fund for wou, emergency student aid, wou food pantry, scholarships, model united nations, smith fine arts series, stonewall center, veterans resource center, wolves athletics and more. Funds raised throughout the year increasingly support the wou foundation's small competitive grant program that helps create innovation across departments while enriching the student experience.