Washburn University Foundationat a glance

2014-15

Washburn University Foundation is committed to building a community of support to continuously strengthen Washburn University and enhancing the

educational opportunities and experiences of our students. We build lifelong partnerships with alumni and friends, and secure, invest

and steward private financial support.

Since its founding, Washburn University has been steered with deliberate intent and forethought. Our identity is certain. We are a public institution with a private feel. We are unwavering in our focus on students, small classes, incredibly high academic standards and professor-led courses from the first semester on.

Our first nearly 150 years have been spent honing Washburn’s identity, finances and potential. Now, we must move Washburn forward.

Through bold vision and leadership, 150 Forward: The Campaign for Washburn University will raise $100 million for four fundamental areas where Washburn is ready to dream bigger:

Students: $35 millionFaculty & Programs: $35 millionSpaces: $20 millionAnnual Giving: $10 million

In addition, Washburn University Foundation will raise $20 million for a new School of Law learning facility.

As of July 2014, donors have contributed more than $62 million to the campaign.

150 Forward: The Campaign for Washburn University

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By the Numbers

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Students

Faculty & Staff

$231,735 raised during 2013-14

Faculty/Staff Campaign

MORE THAN

500$23,872 for general support

$86,473 for faculty and program support

$64,596 for scholarships and student support

$56,794 for new Welcome Center, School of Law building and other spaces

Sweet Summer Sabbaticals have been awarded to faculty members

Total percent of students receiving scholarship support in FY14*

Average size of scholarship in FY14*

Total percentage of law school students receiving scholarship support in FY14*

Average size of a law school scholarship in FY14**

Planned gift commitments

Endowment per student FTE ranking in comparison to all public institutions

Total assets*

24.5%

$2,693

39.2%

$9,062

$185 MILLION

309

TOP 50

All numbers based on 2013-14 academic year unless otherwise noted

* Numbers reflect approximate private support

** Partially funded by donor support

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Alumni42,537 living Washburn alumni

27,228 in Kansas 15,309 out of state

Funds Made Available to the University

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Alumni by age

10,04624%

11,73128%

11,96928%

7,35817%

1,4433%

35 and younger

36 to 50

51 to 65

66 and older

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The following projects have been completed on Washburn University’s campus during the past few years. The completion of these projects would not have been possible without private support from loyal alumni and friends of Washburn.

• Art building

• Athletic facility enhancements

• Bianchino Pavilion

• Business Technology Edge

• Carole Chapel

• Falley Field Baseball Stadium renovation

• Harvey Garden

• KTWU digital conversion

• Lee Arena

• Living Learning Center

• Mulvane Art Museum

• Nursing Lab renovation

• Occupational Therapy Lab

• Phi Delta Theta fraternity house renovation

• Stoffer Science Hall

• White Concert Hall

• Whiting Field House renovation

• Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl

• Yager Stadium field resurfacing

• Yager Stadium track resurfacing

Summary of Project Funding

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The Washburn University Foundation conducts and leads activities for the benefit of the University that are focused on stewarding and cultivating donors for future support of Washburn. The list below summarizes some of the Foundation’s activities and accomplishments:

• Enhancing partnerships with campus organizations, such as Washburn University School of Law, Washburn Athletics, Washburn Institute of Technology, KTWU and the Washburn sesquicentennial committee

• Supporting the efforts of alumni giving organizations, such as Washburn Women’s Venture Partners and the Washburn Women’s Alliance

• Maintaining a comprehensive alumni donor database for use by campus partners

• Creating individualized scholarship impact reports for donors 

• Developing thank you campaigns through direct mail and Phonathon

• Establishing the Hall of Honor and donor kiosk located in the Memorial Union

• Developing reports to provide stewardship information to deans, chairs and directors, allowing them to send thank you letters to donors who support their programs

• Providing financial support for the delivery of The Ichabod, Washburn’s alumni magazine, to all alumni, donors, and faculty and staff

Highlights

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Working collaboratively with Washburn University and the Washburn Alumni Association, the Washburn University Foundation, the designated fundraising and gift-stewardship organization for Washburn University, is committed to leading and coordinating the efforts to expand the University’s base of private financial support by:

• Enhancing the University’s long-term relationships with alumni, friends and community partners,

• Connecting alumni and friends with the Washburn community of students, faculty and alumni to support key initiatives and enhance Washburn’s reputation,

• Expanding the University’s donor base by raising awareness of the substantive impact and value of private support,

• Recruiting and retaining high-quality, expert and committed volunteers and board members to work to advance the mission and vision of the University,

• Conducting University fundraising campaigns and programs focusing on key priority needs and goals,

• Investing and stewarding the endowment and all gift funds to best ensure a sustainable, growing level of support for the University,

• Maintaining high standards of donor stewardship for all donors to Washburn University, and

• Providing high-quality, centralized advancement support services necessary to create, coordinate and sustain a robust culture of engagement and philanthropy.

Our Mission

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Our Core Values

Integrity: We are committed to integrity in all aspects of our business. We recognize the importance and value of demonstrating honesty to preserve confidence and credibility and adhere to the highest ethical standards. We seek to earn the trust of those we serve in all interactions and aspects of the services we provide.

Respect: We are committed to treating all individuals with respect by showing truthfulness, courtesy, openness, respect and professional regard in all interactions. We strive to set an example of service and leadership.

Accountability: We are committed to being held accountable for all activities in which we engage. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations and ensure open and transparent fiscal reporting in adherence with associated policy. We uphold the highest standards of accountability.

Stewardship: We are committed to careful and responsible management of all gifts and thoughtful and planned recognition and acknowledgment of donors who have entrusted us to administer their gifts for the betterment of the Washburn community. Our donors are partners in achieving common goals and, as such, each staff member adheres to the principles of the Donor Bill of Rights in all activities.

Responsiveness: We are committed to providing interactions and services that respond to the needs of those we serve and continually seek opportunities for enhancement. We respond to inquiries in an effective and timely manner. We depend upon and welcome suggestions and input from donors and volunteers to improve performance and strengthen partnerships.

Collaboration and Teamwork: We believe our organization is enhanced when we support each other and those we serve. We strive to be team players and believe collaborating with colleagues leads to superior solutions, enhanced creativity, improved coordination and ultimately enhanced performance and outcomes.

Continuous Improvement: We are committed to a continual focus on identifying opportunities to enhance our processes, activities and services internally and externally. We believe this approach results in increased customer satisfaction, improved performance, more efficient use of resources and higher quality of service.

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GovernanceThe Washburn University Foundation Board of Trustees comprises some of Washburn’s most talented and respected alumni and friends. Trustees represent the University and Foundation to others by serving as ambassadors, building enthusiasm for the University and its programs, encouraging contributions and recruiting and electing new trustees and board members, advisers and supporters.

The Washburn University Foundation Board of Directors is responsible for the implementation of the strategic mission of the Foundation and for the oversight and establishment of policies to carry the Foundation into the future. Directors serve four-year terms upon being nominated and elected by the board of trustees to serve.

Trustees and directors demonstrate a strong belief and commitment to Washburn University’s mission, goals and priorities and the Foundation’s mission. These individuals are enthusiastic advocates for the Foundation and the University, including its schools, colleges and units.

Washburn University Foundation HistoryThe Washburn University Foundation is an independent organization that exists to support and strengthen Washburn University through fundraising, fund investment and alumni records management.

Many generous donors have helped shape Washburn University’s history throughout the years. From the University’s inception as Lincoln College in 1865, the board of trustees made the development of a permanent endowment a priority to ensure the future of the college.

Ichabod Washburn, a businessman and church deacon, made the first sizable donation to the permanent endowment and, in honor of his gift, the University changed its name to Washburn College. Another significant contributor, Col. John Ritchie, donated the land on which Washburn sits today.

After Washburn became a municipal university in 1941, the board of trustees of Washburn College continued to manage the endowment, which at the time was approximately $1 million. The endowment became a separate entity in 1991 under the name Washburn Endowment Association.

In 2010, Washburn University Foundation became the new name of the fundraising arm of the University to more accurately reflect the scope of the organization’s work in supporting Washburn University.

In the fall of 2013, the Washburn Alumni Association joined with the Foundation to better serve and meet the needs of alumni throughout their lifetimes.

Actively increasing the endowment has always been critical for Washburn. These funds provide support for scholarships, outstanding faculty, program development and other University priorities.

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