As we look to the horizon of University Advancement, I am incredibly energized by the transformative work currently underway. We are at a pivotal moment where our technology, data, and human brilliance are converging to redefine how we engage with our philanthropic community. Before sharing some personal news, I want to take a moment to celebrate the […]
Read MoreDear Pipeline Penny, As we’re just a few weeks into fiscal year 2027, I’m excited to hit the ground running and meet my goals. I hope you can help me understand what goals I can set and how I can best track them over the next several months. —Eager Goal Setter Dear Eager Goal Setter, I’m so […]
Read MoreSeptember and October deadlines specify requirements for drafted and signed gift agreements. September 30, 2026: Any endowment gift not meeting the new endowment minimums but allowed to proceed as of June 30 must have a drafted gift agreement provided to the donor for review and approval. Gifts that do not meet this requirement as of September 30 will not […]
Read MoreLinks to the September 1, 2026, UWAM recording and slide deck Couldn’t make it to this week’s University Wide Advancement Meeting or want a refresher? You can watch the full recording on LearningHub and view the UWAM slide deck. Additionally, we’d appreciate any feedback you’d like to share on September’s UWAM. Gift ideas for the Stewardship team’s […]
Read MoreOn September 9, the University Advancement Salesforce Administration team will roll out a modified appearance for certain Unite alert banners on constituent and organization records. These banners currently appear as follows: A “Deceased” banner with a red background and white text A banner showing “Duplicate Record” with an orange background and black text The new banners will […]
Read MoreOn August 19, the dedication of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine welcomed the first cohort of medical students to the building and honored the generosity of the Eccles family foundations, as well as several other donors who helped bring the building to life. Yesterday, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Vineyard held its Cornerstone Celebration […]
Read MoreHails: Abby Blessing, Assistant Athletic Director of Major Gifts, Athletics David Ko, Director of Campaign Initiatives & Strategic Support to the CPO, Advancement Central
Read MoreI’ve spent nearly a decade at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA), and somehow, I’ve managed to experience almost every side of the Museum. I started in events, moved into visitor services, joined the development team as an individual giving manager, and most recently served as the interim director of development. Now, I have the tremendous privilege of officially stepping into […]
Read MoreIt’s already time to kick off U Giving Days 2027! All University Advancement staff, as well as anyone from your campus or University of Utah Health areas who will be playing a part in U Giving Days, are invited to join us for the U Giving Days 2027 kick-off event on Tuesday, September 22, […]
Read MoreAs of August 1, the Legacy Giving team has been restructured and moved under the Institutional Fundraising team. This is an ongoing realignment of resources and reporting structures supporting our annual and gift planning initiatives. And while this is the newest evolution of work in this space, it represents an opportunity to position University Advancement for continued […]
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