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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATIONFrom the President of theUniversity of ColoradoThe University of Colorado is a great institution and itwill thrive long after those who receive an education orspend professional lives here depart. Donors, like you,have helped ensure our legacy.This year was particularly exciting in that regard. Donorsprovided $133.5 million to advance opportunities for studentsand faculty, the highest total in CU’s 131-year history. The CUFoundation brought in more than $106 million to furtherinitiatives at each of our campuses. In addition, the universitydirectly received gifts of $27 million.Donors leave a part of themselves with this institution.They support the university because they believe it can make adifference in peoples’ lives. Their giving reflects the confidencethey have in the CU enterprise. It is a reflection of our talentedand productive faculty. It is a reflection of our inspiringstudents. It is a reflection of the wonderful leadership we haveon the campuses. It is a reflection of the marvelous work theCU Foundation has accomplished. It is also a reflection ofthe positive response by the state of Colorado to our greatinstitution.You enable us to invest in quality programs and studentsat the university. We are thrilled with the high academicstandard of this year’s freshman class. Enrollment this year isnot only the largest in the university’s history, but also the mosthighly qualified.Our growth is important, but the values we live and conveyare the most important part of who we are. We hope to inspirehonesty, integrity, accountability, and a collective sense ofcommunity. The seeds we plant with our students grow overtime, and the harvest benefits both our state and society.My hope is that our donors feel the same joy and pride I feelabout CU. Your investment in knowledge and discovery willmake a difference in the life of this great university long afterwe have departed.Sincerely,Hank BrownPresident– 2 –
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATIONA Remarkable Year in ReviewIt’s been a remarkable year at the CU Foundation, marked byextraordinary progress and accomplishments in countless areas.As an organization dedicated to maximizing private support forthe benefit of CU, we are proud to share the results achievedthrough the boundless generosity of our donors.Donor Support at Record LevelsContributing over $133 million, our donors distinguished fiscalyear 2007 as the best fundraising year in the university’s 131-yearhistory. The unprecedented support reflects the renewedconfidence alumni and friends have in CU’s stellar faculty,researchers, students, and educational experience. Donorsdirected their support to a wide variety of programs, projects,and areas.Purpose of 2007 Gifts12% Faculty andStaff SupportSeveral landmark transformational gifts shaped theseextraordinary results. In combination with thousands ofcritically important smaller gifts, private support is playing anincreasingly vital role at CU.A 13 percent surge in the number of donors, including a 19percent increase among alumni donors, contributed to the outstandingresults. With an 18 percent increase in annual funddonations, more discretionary funds will be available to supporthigh-priority needs at the campus level. The resounding vote ofconfidence enabled the Foundation to transfer over $50 millionto fund priorities set by university leadership and donordirectives.Donors direct their support to a wide variety of programs, projects,and areas. Based on donors’ wishes, some gifts are immediatelyavailable to the university, while others are endowed gifts,intended to provide support over an extended period of time.Source of Donor Contributions4% Athletics8% Scholarship Support37% Academic Support27% Corporations,Other Org.38% Foundations2% Faculty and Staff33% Building Constructionand Equipment6% ResearchDonations made directly to the CU Foundation exceeded $106million, a 77 percent increase over the prior year. The successwas widespread with substantial increases in support directed toeach campus, including triple-digit increases on the ColoradoSprings and Denver and Health Sciences Center campuses.Increase in Contributions by Campus20% Alumni8% Friends5% Students and ParentsAn investment in front-line fundraisers helped drive the results.Considerable emphasis was placed on attracting capable newdevelopment officers, with an additional 22 added, spread acrossthree campuses. A crucial element in fundraising success, ourtalented staff is poised to continue the positive growth trend intothe future.200%100%0Colorado SpringsDenver and HealthSciences CenterBoulder– 3 –
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