Each year, hundreds of UP faculty and staff members like you donate in support of students and programs here on The Bluff. Some employees fund scholarships, on their own or as a group. Some give crucial funds to centers and programs that impact student experiences such as Moreau Center Immersions, Campus Ministry, and first-generation student […]
Development
Cheers to Seniors: Submit Your Videos
This year’s Senior Night is going virtual! Prost with Profs has traditionally been an opportunity for faculty to offer a toast to graduating senior donors in the Pilot House. This year, in lieu of this event, the Office of Development is encouraging faculty and staff to submit video messages of congratulations and well-wishes for the […]
PilotsGive, April 7-8: Together we all add UP!
This Wednesday and Thursday (April 7-8, noon to noon) get ready for PilotsGive! We’re looking for 2,500 donors to support scholarships, emergency assistance, academics, Pilot Athletics, student services, and more during this 24 hours of Pilot Pride. Here are a few ways you can support our Pilots this year: Wear purple! Do you have your […]
PilotsGive, April 7-8: Together we all add UP!
Mark your calendar for April 7-8, noon to noon, for one of the biggest giving days of the year at the University of Portland. PilotsGive is a day of worldwide Pilot pride that raises critical support for scholarships, programs, innovative learning experiences, and student success. There are many ways to show your support and raise […]
Please Sign Up or Renew Payroll Deduction Gifts This Month
Every year, hundreds of UP staff and faculty give back to UP, adding crucial support for students and programs. Thank you! Payroll deductions must be renewed at the end of each calendar year. Your gift is tax-deductible and can be directed to any area of campus that matters most to you. If you would like […]
It’s Back! Countdown to Christmas 2020
This month, the UP community is celebrating the Advent Season with the development office’s 25 Days ’til Christmas online calendar. So far, we’ve shared Advent prayers, gourmet baking tips from Fr. Dan Parrish, Christmas playlists, and more. Join us in counting down to Christmas with a new surprise each day.
UP Donors Gave From the Heart on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday was last Tuesday and UP donors showed up! More than 1,100 supporters made gifts totaling over $260,000, mostly for tuition assistance and student emergency funds. These gifts help students and their families who have been impacted by wildfires, health complications, and lost wages this year. They also provide much needed funding for financial aid, […]
Get Ready for #GivingTuesday, Dec. 1
#GivingTuesday is nearly here, and the University community is reminded to get ready for fundraising for all departments, centers, clubs, or schools with the 2020 #GivingTuesday Social Media Toolkit. This year’s #GivingTuesday takes place on December 1. Contact Jessie Lamb, director of annual giving, at lamb@up.edu if you have questions or need support.
New Fundraising Resource for Schools & Centers
The Office of Development has launched a new resource for departments across campus to help reach out to donors and potential donors. This quick start guide provides tips for using your communications to tell stories that will generate financial support for your programs and projects as well as information about how the Office of Development […]
Olivia Bormann: “Let’s Get Together”
All University employees who identify as Black (adjunct, faculty, staff, administration, etc.) are invited to contact Olivia Bormann, associate director of development and DIP graduate intern. Bormann has created an informal affinity roup for Black identified employees to meet and greet. The group has an email list so members can all stay in contact, organize […]