Today s Agenda Opening remarks & updates Foundation Presentation Josh Newton Wrap up
Division of Student Affairs UConn Foundation Overview Joshua R. Newton President and CEO January 13, 2016
UConn Foundation, Inc. 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation Separate legal entity from the University May not provide a private benefit to any individual or entity May not engage in a substantial amount of lobbying May not participate in, or intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office Connecticut non-stock corporation Incorporated exclusively for purposes of supporting the University Bylaws and Certificate of Incorporation on file with Secretary of State Subject to requirements under Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 4-37e et seq. Established for principal purpose of supporting a state agency
Board of Directors Self-perpetuating volunteer board of elected directors Not less than 12 nor more than 50 elected directors 9 ex-officio, non-voting members (including elected student and faculty representative) 9 standing committees 3 full meetings each year Action by vote of majority of directors No proxy voting Action by unanimous written consent permitted Robert s Rules of Order
Role of Board of Directors Fiduciary responsibility Support increased engagement opportunities for constituents Help to cultivate, solicit and steward donors Prudent investment of assets
Current Board Composition 45 elected directors 9 ex-officio members President of the University The University s chief academic officer A senior administrator from the University Health Center (designated by the University President) The chief financial officer of the University The chief administrator from the Department of Athletics Chair of the Institutional Advancement Committee of the University Board of Trustees or his or her designee President of the Foundation A student enrolled at the University and elected by enrolled students A faculty member of the University elected by the faculty
UConn Foundation Board Committees Alumni Committee Audit Committee Development Committee Executive Committee Finance Committee Human Resources Committee Investment Committee Nominating and Board Governance Committee Real Estate Committee
Foundation s Current Mission Statement The mission of The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. is to solicit, receive, invest and administer gifts and financial resources from private sources for the benefit of all campuses and programs of the University of Connecticut. The Foundation operates exclusively to promote the educational, scientific, cultural, research and recreational objectives of the University of Connecticut. As the primary fund-raising vehicle to solicit and administer private gifts and grants to enhance the University's mission, the Foundation supports the University's pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and public service.
Trends in Higher Education The value proposition Tuition increases result in growing student debt Job market remains tough for recent graduates Demographics continue shifting Declining number of high school graduate slows enrollment rate Accountability a must Performance-based funding for publics Retention and Graduation Rates Faculty/Student Ratios Alumni participation
How do we strengthen alumni giving? 50% more likely to stop giving if asked too often 35% more likely to give locally 33% more likely to give when they see impact of giving 32% conduct research before they give 23% more focused on cost of fundraising Need for increased creativity to attract donors Younger donors - (50% of UCONN alumni have graduated since 1989!) Lively technology environment Chronicle of Philanthropy September 2013
UConn Foundation Staffing The Foundation has 139 budgeted full-time positions within six departments: Development Fundraising Donor/Alumni/ Prospect Engagement Alumni Relations Alumni and Donor Events Alumni, Chapter, and Affinity Group Engagement Finance Investments Fund Administration Disbursements Accounting Payroll
UConn Foundation Staffing Administration HR Facilities IT/Programming Data Services Gift Entry Research External Relations Digital Engagement Media Relations Communications Stewardship General Counsel Legal Matters Board Governance
Headcount (FTE s) 160 140 120 100 114 102 119 92 107 109 98 96 113 105 116 109 119 103 116 126 139 123 80 60 40 34 32 36 36 41 43 44 46 47 20 0 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 as of 11/2015 Budgeted Positions Filled Positions Development Positions
UConn Foundation Databases The Foundation fundraising system is the database of record for: Donors Alumni Grateful Patients Corporations and Foundations NOTE: While the Foundation stores Parent, Student & Staff data, this is for specific program purposes ONLY and requests to use this data should be directed to the appropriate University office. The Foundation also maintains Accounting and Disbursement systems, as well as investment management and general business systems
Strategic Goals Increase Alumni and Donor Engagement Align Fundraising With University Priorities Increase Operational Efficiencies Enhance External and Internal Communications
Higher Education Giving
Higher Education Giving
Public vs. Private Giving $5M+ Gifts to Higher Education in 2012 Public Private # of Gifts 123 115 Average Gift Size $20,832,033 $20,020,870 Total $ $2,562,340,000 $2,302,400,000 % of Total $ 53% 47% 2013 Eduventures, Inc
A Balanced Approach Principal and Major Gifts rely on life-long relationships with donors; connecting individual passions to the institution s opportunities for support. Principal Gifts Major Gifts More individualized work: Bigger Investment; Higher ROI More transactional work: Lower Investment; Lower ROI Annual Giving Alumni Relations Did You Know It takes an average of 18.1 touches over 2 years to cultivate a first time major gift (of $25K). 2013 Eduventures, Inc
Fundraising Results Millions 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 UConn Foundation $[VALUE]M $6.9M 1993 2013
Fundraising Results by Program FY93 40 35 30 25 Combined total of $6.9 million raised in FY93. Millions 20 15 10 5 - UCHC Athletics University Academic Support
Fundraising Results by Program FY13 40 35 30 Combined total of $63 million goal for FY13. Millions 25 20 15 10 5 - UCHC Athletics University Academic Support
Fundraising Commitments (FY07-FY15) 90.0 Commitments 80.0 70.0 81.1 78.0 $ In millions 60.0 50.0 40.0 59.8 56.6 48.5 45.5 50.6 60.0 63.4 30.0 20.0 10.0 0.0 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Cash Received (FY07-FY15) 60 Cash Received $ In millions 50 40 30 44.4 51.5 36.5 39.1 40.3 43.5 47.4 37.8 51.1 20 10 0 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Historical Total University Endowment
Top 20 Comparison Top 20 Public Universities $2,500,000,000 The UConn Endowment is nearly $2BN smaller than the Top 20 Public Average $2,000,000,000 $1,500,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $500,000,000 $- Median - 20 Mean - 20 UConn
5 Schools Above UConn Pennsylvania State University University of Florida Ohio State University University of Texas University of Washington $4,000,000,000 $3,500,000,000 $3,000,000,000 $2,500,000,000 $2,000,000,000 $1,500,000,000 5 Schools Above Uconn $1,000,000,000 $500,000,000 $- Median - 5 Schools Above UConn Mean - 5 Schools Above UConn UConn
5 Schools Below UConn University of Maryland Clemson University Purdue University University of Georgia University of Pittsburgh $1,800,000,000 $1,600,000,000 $1,400,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,000,000,000 5 Schools Below Uconn $800,000,000 $600,000,000 $400,000,000 $200,000,000 $- Median - 5 Schools Below UConn Mean - 5 Schools Below UConn UConn
All University Comparison All Univesities $1,200,000,000 The UConn Endowment is 64% the size of the Median Top 119 Public Universities $1,000,000,000 $800,000,000 $600,000,000 $400,000,000 $200,000,000 $- Median - All Mean - All UConn
Facts UConn has the smallest endowment in the top 20 There are only three endowments under $1Bn in the top 20 UConn is tied with University of Maryland at rank 19. Maryland has a 26% larger Endowment ($487M) Out of the top 50 Schools UConn has the 42 nd largest endowment Out of the top 75 Schools UConn has the 57 th largest endowment Out of the top 100 Schools UConn has the 70 th largest endowment There are 8 schools ranked below 100 by US News with Endowments larger than UConn (list of 119)
Fund Administration Restricted for: Endowment Funds (1,531 funds) As of September 30, 2015 Market Value ($ in millions) University UCHC Athletics Total Scholarships, Fellowships, Awards 78.0 5.4 39.8 123.2 Faculty Support 50.5 43.5-94.0 Program Support 61.4 31.4 3.5 96.3 Totals $189.9 $80.3 $43.3 $313.5 Non-endowed restricted funds total approximately 1,400 with balances of $42.4M. Support provided to University or paid on University s behalf from the above funds totaled $37.4M during FY15. Monies raised totaled $78.0M in FY15. Endowment - $20.3M and non-endowed - $57.7M.
Disbursements 60 Disbursements In Support of the University 50 27.6 40 $ In millions 30 20 10 15.5 12.8 11.3 10.1 6.9 17.8 18.5 17.5 16.2 16.2 12.3 18.1 12.8 11.8 22.3 23.3 24.1 0 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 University/Health - Excluding Athletics Athletics
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