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- Board of Trustees | UO Foundation
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 Derrick Deadwiler Tonya Dressel Corey duBrowa 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
- Job Opportunities | UO Foundation
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.
- Our Team | UO Foundation
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 Serenity Mosqueda Corporate Support Specialist II Katie Lively Business Analyst II Michelle Schaffer Corporate Support Specialist I Skyler Arruda Communications Specialist 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
- Accountability | UO Foundation
Integrity and good governance are critical to The Foundation's work as fiduciary for donors to the university. Accountability The University of Oregon Foundation is proud to be a leader in good corporate governance for the nonprofit sector. Integrity and good governance are critical to The Foundation's work as fiduciary for donors to the university. Numerous checks and balances exist to ensure the integrity of our business and financial decisions, polices, and procedures. Board of Trustees The Foundation Board of Trustees consists of up to 30 members who are selected for their professional expertise and consistent support of the university. The Board's main responsibilities include overseeing the management and administration of the Foundation and its assets. The Board has adopted the Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice, A Guide for Charities and Foundations released by the Panel on the Nonprofit Sector, modified to reflect the specific governance model and needs of the Foundation. The principles address legal compliance and public disclosure, effective governance, strong financial oversight, and fiduciary responsibilities. External Audits and Internal Controls An independent external auditor annually audits the Foundation, and provides a review of internal controls and an opinion on whether the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Foundation in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Additionally, the Foundation has implemented COSO-2013, an integrated framework for internal control that facilitates the design, implementation, and assessment of effective controls to meet operations, reporting, and compliance objectives. The Foundation's audited financial statements are available online. Partnership with the University There is an open line of communication between the Foundation Board of Trustees, Foundation leadership, the UO Board of Trustees, the UO President, and the Vice President for University Advancement that ensures Foundation decisions are made solely to promote the best interests of the donors, the university and the Foundation. Gift Administration We regulate the use of gifts through numerous internal and external controls. Each request from the university to spend donor monies must be approved by a university administrator and is individually reviewed by the Foundation to ensure the requested use is consistent with the donor purpose of the fund. In addition, university-authorized signers receive regular financial statements documenting spending activity for each gift fund.
- Hours and Office Closures | UO Foundation
Integrity and good governance are critical to The Foundation's work as fiduciary for donors to the university. Hours and Office Closures The University of Oregon Foundation is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 2025 Planned Office Closures The Foundation will be closed on the following dates in observance of Federal Holidays. Wednesday, January 1st - New Year's Day Monday, January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, May 26th - Memorial Day Thursday, June 19th - Juneteenth Friday, July 4th - Independence Day Monday, September 1st - Labor Day Tuesday, November 11th - Veterans Day Wednesday, November 26th at 12:00 p.m. - Eve of Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27th - Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 28th - following Thanksgiving Day Thursday, December 25th - Christmas Day Friday, December 26th - following Christmas Day
- Endowed Gifts | UO Foundation
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 .
- Contact Us | UO Foundation
Contact Phone: 541.302.0300 Fax: 541.344.8079 Toll Free: 1.888.448.1544 Email: info@uofoundation.org University of Oregon Foundation 1720 E 13th Avenue, Suite 410 Eugene, OR 97403-2253 Message Us First Name Last Name Email Department Select the department you wish to contact. Message Submit Thank You for Contacting Us!
- Gifts of Cryptocurrency | UO Foundation
Gifts of Cryptocurrency The University of Oregon Foundation accepts multiple forms of cryptocurrency in addition to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Additional accepted cryptocurrencies can be displayed in a dropdown list by clicking "Other crypto options" . To support the University of Oregon with a donation of cryptocurrency, please use the form provided by The Giving Block, our cryptocurrency partner. Please use the "Donation Notes" field to designate the area or fund you would like to support, or indicate any other special instructions. Why Donate Cryptocurrency? For donors in the United States, the IRS has classified cryptocurrency as a form of property for tax purposes. This means that when you donate cryptocurrencies to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, you may not be required to pay capital gains tax on the donated cryptocurrency and you may still be able to claim a deduction for your gift. Please consult your tax adviser for more information. Gift Acceptance In accordance with our Gift Acceptance Policy, all contributions of cryptocurrency are converted to cash immediately upon acceptance and cannot be refunded for any reason. While we are happy to honor requests for anonymity, we require that all donors identify themselves when making a charitable contribution. IMPORTANT Please only send the exact cryptocurrency you have selected. Do not send any other cryptocurrencies (including layer 2, wrapped tokens, NFTs or other ERC-20 tokens not listed), as these are unsupported and may result in loss of donation. For more information visit The Giving Block FAQ . Donate Now More Information For any questions, please contact our Gift Services Department at giftservicesdept@uofoundation.org or call 541.302.0300 .
- Statement of Ethical Values | UO Foundation
Back to About Statement of Ethical Values The Foundation is committed to adhering to the highest ethical standards. We are trusted by the University and its donors to carry out our mission, to be good stewards of their resources, and to uphold rigorous standards of conduct. The Foundation must earn this trust every day and in every possible way. We acknowledge that in order to merit and preserve this trust we must maintain a shared commitment to our values of trust, respect, integrity, and commitment, and an expectation of ethical and professional conduct in all of our activities. This Statement of Ethical Values and our Standards of Ethical Conduct articulate our core values and ethical standards to provide guidance for the application of these principles in our daily activities. Trust – Tell the Truth Every encounter amongst ourselves and other customers will enhance the trust placed in us. This customer trust results from our confidence in every employee’s capabilities and intentions. Respect – Be Nice We treat every individual with dignity and respect, recognizing accomplishments and encouraging a healthy work environment. Integrity – Do the Right Thing Our commitment to integrity means that our proactive pursuit of excellence is conducted with honesty and discipline. Commitment – Follow Through Commitment is exhibited through innovation and dedication, allowing us to operate with a vision for long-term success in our mission.
- Gifts of Real Estate | UO Foundation
Gifts of Real Estate A gift of real estate provides a lasting benefit to the university while relieving you of the responsibilities of property ownership/liquidation and generating a charitable deduction and other tax advantages. These gifts could include residences, vacation homes, farms, forest land, commercial property, income producing property, or undeveloped land. Typically, gifts of real estate are sold as soon as practically and prudently possible to meet your needs and directives. Not only can real estate be used to make an outright gift or bequest, but it can also be used to fund a charitable remainder trust or charitable gift annuity. A trust or annuity can provide you and/or another beneficiary with income for the rest of your life or lives. Ultimately, the remaining value is transferred to the Foundation to benefit the university as you have specified. For more information on using real estate to fund a trust or annuity, or to make a bequest of real estate, please visit University Office of Gift Planning , or call 800.289.2354 or 541.346.1687 . The Foundation evaluates all potential gifts of real estate for marketability and potential environmental concerns. We ask donors to supply detailed information on the property before we accept the gift. All costs of the due diligence process are paid by the Foundation. If the gift is accepted, the donor is separately responsible for obtaining and paying for a qualified appraisal as required by the IRS. For More Information If you have questions about the gift acceptance and due diligence process, call 541.302.0300 or please contact our Gift Services Department at giftservicesdept@uofoundation.org .
- Securities Held by Broker | UO Foundation
Back to Gifts of Securities Stock Certificates Held by Broker Electronic Stock Transfers There is a reasonable chance that the Foundation already has an existing account with your brokerage firm. The stock transfer can take place within that firm, from the donor to the Foundation account. If there is no Foundation account set up at the brokerage, then you should ask your broker to transfer stock to one of the Foundation's brokers. Since transfer instructions may change from year to year, be sure your broker contacts us before the transfer is made to prevent any potential problems with the transfer. To ensure proper credit of your gift, please notify us in advance of any electronic transfers of securities by completing the online Stock Transfer Form. The information you provide should include a description of the securities donated, the number of shares of stock or face amount of bonds, your name, address, phone number and e-mail address if available. The gift valuation date is the date that the stock is received in the Foundation's account. Online Stock Transfer Form Questions For more information, please contact our stock gifts team at stockgifts@uofoundation.org or call 541.302.0300 .
- Stock Certificates You Hold | UO Foundation
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 .