Our Mission
To inspire donors, engage alumni and community, and steward resources to support and enhance Portland State University’s vital impact.
Our Vision
A virtuous cycle of breakthrough giving and deepening engagement with diverse alumni, donors and community partners that will transform what is possible for PSU and help power our vibrant city.
Strategic Pillars
These pillars represent the major areas of focus around which the PSU Foundation team will develop key goals and activities to drive toward the 10-year vision.
Breakthrough Giving
We will foster transformational investment at higher and broader levels, amplifying the power of philanthropy.
Mighty Alumni
We will cultivate alumni as a powerful community force and expand alumni giving and advocacy.
Equitable Success
We will recruit and support a more diverse staff and volunteer board and apply an equity lens to fundraising activities.
Strong Foundation
We will be a nimble organization that values and develops staff, cultivates university partnerships and flexes to emerging opportunities.
Future Forward
We will widen the philanthropic funnel by embracing data-driven strategies, new technologies and novel approaches.
Vision Map for the Future
EVERY GIFT COUNTS
Contributions large and small to PSU’s new art, art history, and design facility will help unleash the power of curiosity, enable opportunity, spark academic inquiry, and give us all greater access to the shared human experiences that bring our lives purpose and meaning.
For more information about opportunities to support the School of Art + Art History + Design capital project contact: Jaymee Jacoby, Associate Vice President for Development
503-890-4962 | jacobyj@psuf.org