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Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees and retirees. The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled! Matching Gifts Many employers provide matching gift programs that can match charitable contributions made by their employees and retirees. The impact of your gift may be doubled or even tripled! Your employer's matching gift will support the same fund as your matched gift. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, and what their requirements are, please enter your employer's name below . More Information For more information about matching gifts, please call 888.448.1544 or 541.302.0300 .

Some of the most effective and far-reaching gifts are those that create endowments. Endowed Gifts Some of the most effective and far-reaching gifts are those that create endowments. Endowed funds are critical to the financial stability of the University of Oregon by providing both a current and future revenue stream that lasts in perpetuity. The Board approves an annual distribution amount that is made available for spending while the balance remains invested within a pool of similar funds to maximize returns with a prudent level of risk. The goal is to provide a relatively stable revenue stream to the university while maintaining the purchasing power of the endowment over time. Learn more about the Foundation's endowment investment performance . Creating an Endowment An endowment can be created through an outright gift or pledge, through a bequest in a will, or through a life income gift such as a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust. An endowment is eligible for distribution once either the original values of all gifts or the market value on December 31 meets the minimum funding level at the time the endowment was established. Distributions begin the following fiscal year (July - June). If you are interested in establishing an endowed fund, please contact the university development staff member in your area of interest, email University Advancement at stewardship@uoregon.edu or call 541.346.2113 .

Integrity and good governance are critical to The Foundation's work as fiduciary for donors to the university. Foundation News KLCC's Oregon Rainmakers: Paul Weinhold Foundations are integral to raising money for nonprofits and institutions throughout Oregon as both a primary and secondary source of funding. For the largest such organization in our state – the University of Oregon Foundation, the charge is to steward more than $3 billion toward the state’s marquee institution of higher learning. Read More Launch Oregon takes startups to new heights To smooth the way for University of Oregon researchers on the journey from eureka moment to successful business, the UO and the University of Oregon Foundation have jointly established Launch Oregon, LLC. Read More

We are a diverse group of individuals with shared values in common: trust, respect, integrity, and commitment. Job Opportunities Thank you for considering career opportunities with the University of Oregon Foundation. We invite you to learn more about us and to find out if our mission and values are in line with yours. We are a diverse group of individuals with shared values in common: trust, respect, integrity, and commitment. Our mission and passion are to partner with the University of Oregon; we are devoted entirely to receiving, investing, and administering gifts for the benefit of the university. If this resonates with you, we invite you to explore the possibilities of becoming part of the Foundation team. Current Job Opportunities The Foundation is not currently hiring. Please check back for future opportunities! Information on the Foundation The University of Oregon Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with EOE. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of any attribute protected by federal or state laws. Please contact our office if you need reasonable accommodation in the application process. We participate in E-Verify, and are committed to non-discrimination. For more information see Right to Work and E-Verify Participation . Falsification of any information in the application process will be deemed grounds to reject a candidate or to terminate employment if already hired. The employment relationship is strictly voluntary and at-will on both sides and may be terminated by either the individual employee or the Foundation at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, except as prohibited by law. For more information on the Foundation's Core Values and Relationship Between the University, Donors, and the Foundation , visit our about page.

Back to Contact Records Management Records Management oversees the organizing, updating, and verifying of all information associated with an entity (name, address, employer, relationships, and entity type-e.g. student, alumnus, or parent). It is the first step for all received items, including gifts, pledge payments, address corrections, and name changes. The information provided is used for the purpose of correctly allocating, crediting, and acknowledging gifts. We do not trade, sell, or share any personal information. Questions Please contact our Records Management team at alumrec@uofoundation.org or call 541.302.0300 .

A carefully considered strategy for giving can be incorporated in a donor’s overall financial or estate plan. Gift Planning Gift planning is just that – a carefully considered strategy for giving involving a donor’s overall financial or estate plan. It is a process of charitable, legal, financial, and tax planning that enhances the mission of the University of Oregon at levels previously not thought possible while enabling a donor to address other financial and estate planning issues when making a gift. These deferred gifts are established in the present, yet cash becomes available to the university in the future, for use as specified by the donor. Planned gifts come in a variety of forms and can provide substantial tax benefits. By making an unrestricted gift to the President’s Fund, you can help the university in the areas that are needed most, or you can designate the gift so it helps the college or department you are most passionate about. A gift to an endowment will ensure you play a vital role in the future of the university. A common misconception is that planned gifts are only for the very wealthy. In fact, anybody can engage in strategic planned giving that creates lasting support for the university. While estate planning can often entail difficult decisions, it does provide peace of mind in knowing what your legacy will be. Ways to Make a Planned Gift Include the University of Oregon in your will or trust Gifts from a will or living trust are among the most common and most impactful planned gifts. Make a gift and receive income If you’ve ever wanted to make a significant gift to the UO, but didn’t want to sacrifice potential income from the gifted assets, a “life income gift” might be right for you. Retirement plan assets Qualified retirement plan assets are popular planned gift vehicles due to the unique tax advantages they present and the ease with which a donor can update disbursement instructions. Gifts that pass outside of a will Retirement accounts, life insurance policies, bank accounts, and donor-advised funds can pass outside of a will or trust, making planned giving flexible and cost effective. Life insurance gifts In addition to ensuring the financial well-being of your loved ones, a life insurance policy is a powerful philanthropic tool for you; moreover, the gift arrangement can often be made with little or no additional long-term costs to you. More Information For more information about gift planning, please call 800.289.2354 or 541.346.1687 , or visit the University Office of Gift Planning online.

Our Team Leadership Team Paul Weinhold President & CEO Cheri Minick VP People Services Kelly Bosch Chief Financial Officer Brian Ikei VP Technology Services Executive Services Mindi Pardy Executive Assistant/Board Liaison Paul Weinhold President & CEO Financial Services Amy Loper Senior Accountant Cindy Rogers Gifts & Records Analyst I Janice Lutz Accounting Associate Kelly Bosch Chief Financial Officer Lisa Thalhamer Deferred & Complex Gifts Administrator II Ryann Grove Gifts & Records Analyst II Benjamin Griffin Gifts & Records Analyst I Colby Sticka Accounting Associate Karen Schmidt-MacKenzie Gifts & Records Analyst II Kevin Swanson Accountant MaryAnn Swanson Senior Gifts Accountant & Analyst Shanna Bennett Senior Accountant Carlee Haugen Controller Donna Vanderpool Accounting Associate Kathleen Broadhurst Accounting Manager Liliya Benz Gifts & Records Manager Robert Wilson Gifts & Records Analyst II Trish Morgan Gifts & Records Analyst II Innovation Services Nate Costa Director of Launch Oregon People Services Cheri Minick VP People Services Katy Shaw Senior Project Manager Sandra Anderson Director of Operations Drew Haugen Administrative Support Specialist Lucy Moore Senior Project Manager Skyler Arruda Communications Specialist Katie Lively Business Analyst II Michelle Schaffer Corporate Support Specialist I Technology Services Aaron Schnabel Senior Software Engineer David Pritchard Senior Systems Administrator John Callahan Director of Enterprise Architecture Rob Fightmaster Data Engineer Brian Ikei VP Technology Services Gerald Deas Senior Data Analyst John Dencklau Systems Administrator Clint McNutt Director of Data Architecture Joel McCall Data Analyst Orion Wesson Applications Developer

The Foundation Board of Trustees has a long history of supporting and assisting the University of Oregon through fiduciary accountability for Foundation assets representing donated funds. Board of Trustees The Foundation Board of Trustees has a long history of supporting and assisting the University of Oregon through fiduciary accountability for Foundation assets representing donated funds. This requires that each Trustee act in accordance with the legal standards of care, loyalty, and obedience and keeps the welfare of the Foundation and university paramount at all times so that donors are protected and well served. Foundation Trustees: Act as a responsible fiduciary, ensuring management of the Foundation and adhering to practices of good governance. Advance the mission of the University of Oregon. Uphold the integrity of the Board. Officers Bob Komin, Board Chair Frederic Poust, Secretary & Treasurer Lisa Vance, Board Chair Elect Susan Stevens, Immediate Past Chair Trustees Jeffrey Beaver Greg Bell Derrick Deadwiler Tonya Dressel Corey duBrowa Leyla Farah David Haslip Tom Hui Derek Jernstedt Desmond Lynch Karen Mak Allen Parker Bob Poletti Merritt Richardson Monique Sanvitale Ronald Sauer Jennifer Savage Kenneth Singer Julie Stott Todd Underwood Bryan Wolf Tracy Wong Trustees Emeritus Arthur Carmichael, Jr. Cheryl Ford Gwendolyn Lillis Brian Obie David Petrone Vinton Sommerville David Sparks Norman Walker To nominate a candidate that you believe would be a strong asset to the UO Foundation's Board of Trustees, please complete the Trustee Nomination Form below. Trustee Nomination Form

Investment Management The UO Foundation is committed to careful stewardship of private gifts in support of the University of Oregon. The Foundation's Board of Trustees has fiduciary responsibility for the investment of the Foundation's assets, including the allocation of funds to various asset classes and the engagement of professional investment managers. Currently, the Foundation's Investment Committee oversees the investment program in accordance with established guidelines approved by the Foundation's Board of Trustees. The overall investment objective of the Foundation is to (i) provide an annual distribution for endowments to support designated university activities as determined by the Board of Trustees, and (ii) to achieve a long-term growth rate that maintains the purchasing power of the assets, as measured by the consumer price index. Effective July 1, 2021, the Foundation moved to an outsourced investment management model in an effort to boost risk adjusted returns and create additional fiduciary safeguards. The relationship with Jasper Ridge Partners is managed by members of our leadership team and our Investment Committee, which consists of Foundation Trustees with strong financial and investment management skills. Jasper Ridge Partners manages approximately $34 billion in assets for select families, endowments, foundations, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds. They have a team of nearly 100 investment and operations professionals managing multiclass asset and diversified portfolios, as well as tailored, asset-class specific mandates. The UO Foundation currently manages over $2.9 billion of assets, including gifts made to endowed funds, expendable funds and deferred gifts. Expendable Funds : Gifts to expendable funds are immediately available for spending at the request of the UO; therefore, the investment approach emphasizes preservation of capital—highest possible return with low risk. Deferred Gifts: Deferred gifts are managed individually, rather than pooled, because each is unique in terms of payout rate and investment horizon. This strategy allows a variety of asset allocation options to be utilized to best satisfy donor needs. Endowed Funds The Foundation's endowment portfolio consists of donor funds invested to support the educational mission of the University of Oregon in perpetuity. These funds are invested to support students, faculty, research, academic programming and facilities as follows: Endowment Funds by Purpose Student Scholarships 33% Academic Support 23% Facilities 1% Other UO Support 43% As of June 30, 2024, the endowment reached a market value of $1.63 billion. Gifts to the endowment are pooled together in a fund of one investment vehicle structure and referred to as the Villard Investment Pool (VIP). The strategy of the VIP asset portfolio focuses on varied traditional and nontraditional investment opportunities. The VIP is also diversified across underlying management sectors, risk factors, and liquidity characteristics. The diversification minimizes risk for any given level of expected return and earns incremental expected return by committing prudently to illiquid assets. Endowment Asset Allocation (as of June 30, 2024 ) Private Equity/Venture Capital 32.9% Hedge Funds 19.2% Public Equity 24.5% Fixed Income 15.0% Real Assets 6.3% Cash & Other Assets 2.1% The VIP's investments are subject to various risk factors including market, credit, and industry risk. Market risk represents the potential loss in value of financial instruments caused by movements in market variables, such as interest rates. Other risks affecting these investments include, but are not limited to, increasing competition, rapid changes in technology, and changes in economic conditions. While portfolio diversification can reduce idiosyncratic risk, overall market risk cannot be eliminated. The audited financial statements include more details about the Foundation’s endowment portfolio and other investments. Through endowed funds, the ongoing generosity of donors multiplies and sustains opportunities for countless generations to come. The Foundation is proud to be a trusted partner in connecting and supporting donors and the University of Oregon. Endowment Investment Performance — Villard Investment Pool The endowment's performance is designed to be consistent, stable, and less dependent on any one type of investment or any one particular economic environment. Greater focus is placed on generating consistent returns measured over longer periods of time. The ultimate objective is to first protect, then perform, and finally, as a result, provide to the university. Endowment Returns (as of June 30, 2024 ) 10.5% 14.7% 12.4% 11.3% 9.4% 2.5% 4.0% -0.7% -13.4% -13.2% Fiscal Year 2024 Fiscal Year 2023 Fiscal Year 2022 Since JRP (6/30/2021) 2.2% VIP Global Portfolio 60/40 3.4% VIP VIP represents the endowment portfolio, formerly known as Willamette Investment Pool (WIP) through 6/30/2021, until investment management was outsourced. It is now called the Villard Investment Pool (VIP). Global Portfolio Beginning as of June 30, 2021, a comparison is shown to the Global Portfolio, a benchmark which initially consisted of 70% equity (iShares MSCI ACWI ETF), 25% fixed income (iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF), and 5% cash, geometrically linked monthly and with portfolio weights set as of June 30, 2021 (the inception date). The Global Portfolio is a floating allocation structure and consequently the weights do not rebalance but instead change with the market prices of the underlying securities. As of June 30, 2024, the weights of the Global Portfolio were: 74.4% equities, 20.6% fixed income, and 5.0% cash. 60/40 The 60/40 benchmark consists of the weighted average of iShares MSCI ACWI ETF at 60% and iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF at 40%, geometrically linked monthly. Spending Policy The amount of university support provided by endowed funds each year is determined according to the Board approved spending policy, currently ~4%. The Foundation's spending policy is at the heart of our prudent management of private gifts. It strikes a balance between the conflicting goals of providing substantial support for current operations and preserving long-term purchasing power. Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors Jasper Ridge Partners (JRP), the Foundation's investment managers, employ a comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy throughout the lifespan of each investment decision. This strategy is embedded within the Foundation's Investment Policy, which is approved by our Board of Trustees' Investment Committee annually and governs the Foundation's investment portfolio. The information below is comprised of excerpts from Jasper Ridge Partners' ESG policy. In 2014, the Foundation was the first Pac-12 institution to establish a policy specific to fossil fuel extraction, and we have committed to making no new direct investments in fossil fuel extraction. Currently, less than 5% of the Foundation’s direct holdings are invested in fossil fuel extraction and all remaining direct investments will expire by 2027. ESG at Jasper Ridge Principles A core part of the JRP ethos is a commitment to acting in the long-term interests of our stakeholders. We believe that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors affect investment and business risks and opportunities. Considerations ESG considerations relevant to our business and investments are wide-ranging. Examples of factors that we may consider include: Environmental Climate change Greenhouse gas emissions Natural resource management Energy management Waste management Air and water quality Biodiversity Social Diversity, equity, and inclusion Civil and human rights Health and safety Fair wages and benefits Labor standards Community relations Governance Business ethics and compliance Accounting and tax practices Transparency Board composition and practices Data privacy and security Political activity Shareholder relations Strategy & Approach Jasper Ridge aspires to apply their ESG framework both internally, in the way the company is managed, and externally, in the investments made. Through a commitment to responsible business management and investing, they hold the belief that incorporating ESG factors can help to mitigate risk and enhance outcomes. ESG considerations can affect the performance of investment portfolios to varying degrees across companies, sectors, religions, asset classes, and through time. Jasper Ridge aims to incorporate ESG considerations throughout an investment's lifespan, from decision-making to post-investment monitoring. Beginning in 2022, every new investment presented to our Investment Committee is scored on multiple dimensions, including two ESG-related criteria: Investment Impact: How the investment affects environmental, social, and governance factors; this addresses the positive and negative impact of the investment. ESG Vulnerability: How environmental, social, and governance factors affect the investment; this addresses business risks and financial returns.

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Back to Gifts of Securities Stock Certificates You Hold Stock Certificate Changed to the Foundation's Name Donors should instruct their broker or company, as the case may be, to reissue a physical stock certificate in the name of the Foundation. Please note it is crucial for the certificates to only be reissued in the name of "University of Oregon Foundation". Once the certificate has been re-issued, the new certificate should be mailed directly to the Foundation at the following address: University of Oregon Foundation 1720 E. 13th Avenue, Suite 410 Eugene, OR 97403-1905 Please include a letter of instruction stating the purpose for the gift. The gift valuation date is the date stamped on the security. Stock Certificate Remains in the Donor's Name The donor (without endorsing the stock certificate) can mail the stock certificate to the Foundation. On the same day, the donor must separately mail a signed Irrevocable Stock Power Form with a signature guarantee by a bank or a broker, and a Third-Party Release Form. If the stock is registered in the name of a corporation, the Foundation will also need a corporate resolution authorizing the transfer. Please include a letter of instruction stating the purpose for the gift. If mailed, the gift valuation date is the postmarked date on the envelope. If sent via a private carrier (e.g., FedEx, UPS) or hand-delivered, the gift valuation date is the date that the Foundation receives the certificate. Questions For more information, please contact our stock gifts team at stockgifts@uofoundation.org or call 541.302.0300 .