MISSION STATEMENT

The Southern Illinois University Foundation was established in 1942 to solicit, receive, hold and administer gifts from private sources for educational purposes. The SIU Foundation provides alumni and other friends as a means to invest in the future of their university. The foundation is an independent, non-profit corporation, which exists solely to further the mission of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It is a designated 501(c)3 organization with appropriate approval from the Internal Revenue Service to issue tax deductible receipts for private gifts received to support SIU.

The mission of the SIU Foundation is to maximize private support for SIU to assist the university in achieving its long-range goals. As outlined in the Strategic Plan, the activities, programs and efforts of the foundation for the next two years will be driven by five priority areas. These areas are developing next wave fundraising programs, fostering and improving relationships with key constituency groups, recruiting and retaining strong high-capability staff, creating comprehensive marketing and communication strategies and implementing board governance and leadership structures. Throughout the coming years, the foundation will continue to raise money with the help of others, praise our quality board and staff and tell our story.

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Colyer Hall – Mail Code 6805 Southern Illinois University 1235 Douglas Drive Carbondale, Illinois 62901

P: 618-453-4900 Email: siuf@foundation.siu.edu Website: siuf.org

Executive Editor: Britni Bateman Digital Design: Britni Bateman Print Design: Katie Griffith Articles: Britni Bateman, Ava Steffens and Jeff Wilson Photography: Britni Bateman, Caleb Hale and University Communications Videography: Prescott Doll, Anna Twomey and University Communications Contributors: Laura Boulukos, Katy Green, Kimberly Hawk, Amelia Ketzle, Matt Kupec, Jenny Miller, Darla Peterman, and Kathryn Sime