About Us
The University of Montana Foundation’s mission is to provide resources that help the University of Montana thrive. We do this by building and maintaining relationships with alumni and friends who donate to UM. We also manage an endowment. Earnings from the endowment provide ongoing support for the University.
The Foundation is an independent non-profit organization with a 40-member Board of Trustees. The Trustees and staff work with University leaders to set fundraising priorities which support the University’s strategic plan.
Gifts from Foundation donors go to many areas of University life. In 2011-12, the Foundation distributed $9.4 million to UM. This includes $3.2 million for scholarships and awards, $5.4 million for academics and institutional support, and nearly $1 million for facilities and equipment.
Our vision is to become a leader and role model among like-sized university foundations, and continue as a partner in success with the University of Montana.
Our core values guide us in all that we do:
We are
Intentional
- We are committed to our mission and vision
- We set goals and strive to meet them
- We perform duties in a thoughtful, timely and accurate way
We are Constituent-Centered
- We embrace the donor experience as our primary focus
- We respect and appreciate our donors, university community, volunteers and colleagues
- We are service-oriented
- We are community-minded
We act with Integrity
- We are trustworthy and accountable
- We honor our commitments
- We operate in a transparent way
We Collaborate and Communicate
- We consult and coordinate with those affected by our actions
- We work as a team to overcome challenges
- We communicate regularly, respectfully and openly
We are Driven to Improve
- We take ownership for our work and the ultimate success of the Foundation
- We seek out best practices and creative approaches
- We learn from our mistakes
- We strive to grow personally and professionally
We Celebrate Success
