Navigating the complexities of scholarship fundraising around diversity, equity & inclusion, and protected classes, is critical to long-term fundraising success in many CASE District VIII institutions—and easier said than done.

Oregon State University Foundation’s Scholarship Task Force, working with colleagues across the Foundation and University over the course of three years, developed and implemented guidelines for working with donors to inspire scholarship gifts that stand the test of time. Their case study illustrates the benefits of consistent guidelines for donor conversations, partnering with campus leaders, and specific language in gift agreements.

OSUF colleagues will share how this process changed the culture of fundraising as OSU. They’ll address the challenges they faced along the way and the professional satisfaction they gained through this project.

Their goal is to help other CASE District VIII institutions maximize the impact of scholarship funding on student success through integrity and transparency with donors.