Central Washington University Board of Trustees July 21, 2023 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – University Advancement Update University Advancement continues to make progress towards its long-term goals. This work supports our aspirations of delivering a successful comprehensive fundraising campaign. - Recent hires across different advancement functions enables the Advancement program to now fulfil all major advancement functions and position the team well for continued growth in activity and outcomes. - FY23 philanthropic support to CWU increased to more than $9M with over 7,000 gifts received by the CWU Foundation. - Based on CWU’s vision and mission, and grounded in the emerging CWU strategic plan, the university’s fundraising priorities continue to evolve and develop based around themes of ‘Opportunity’, ‘Experience’ and ‘Impact.’ - The University Advancement team has supported recent work by the CWU Foundation Board of Directors to update and align policies and procedures in order to support increased fundraising activity. - As part of an integrated advancement outreach strategy and to support a long-term sustainable approach to alumni engagement that will benefit the university and alumni themselves, the CWU Alumni Association recently moved away from a fees-based model to an inclusive engagement-based model. Alumni and Advancement staff have worked with the Alumni board and have made good progress in planning for the implementation of a new digital platform for alumni to be active members of the CWU community.
Submitted:
Approved for Submittal to the Board:
Paul Elstone
Jim Wohlpart
Vice President, University Advancement
President
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