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The University System of Georgia Foundation (USG Foundation) is a philanthropic foundation that raises and manages donations to support our mission and goals. As the cooperative partner of the USG and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are
managed by a separate governing board of trustees.
MISSION:
We exist to support the USG mission through advancing strategic philanthropy, managing assets effectively, and empowering institutions to strengthen our students and Georgia’s future workforce.
VISION:
We are creating a sustainable culture of philanthropy across the USG so that every student has the opportunity to pursue a quality education and make a positive impact on Georgia’s future.
Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Priority 1: Student Success
USGF contributes to student success through need-based scholarships, management of endowment funds, and management of campus capital assets.
Initiative 1:
Increase funding for need-based student scholarships
Initiative 2:
Increase the number of need-based scholarships awarded
Initiative 3:
Grow the USGF endowment and number of endowed funds
Initiative 4:
Help USG institutions raise more money and ensure our institutions receive direct scholarship support from the USGF commensurate with their needs as determined by the USGF Board
Initiative 5:
Continue to provide refinancing opportunities to finance construction, renovation, and facility expansions for USG institutions
Initiative 6:
Communicate how USGF real estate investments reduce students ’fees, increase building efficiencies, and enhance risk management for institutions
Priority 2: Responsible Stewardship
USGF provides ethical and transparent management of its resources, real estate
investments, and fiscal management services for strategic USG initiatives and programs.
Initiative 1:
Ensure sustainable investment practices and transparent financial reporting to maximize long-term returns
Initiative 2:
Ensue that resources are managed ethically and efficiently to support the mission and future growth of the USG
Initiative 3:
Continuously seek new funding sources with a focus on increasing corporate and foundation support
Initiative 4:
Increase organizational capacity and efficiency to ensure USGF can sustainability meet the needs of the USG
Priority 3: Workforce Competitiveness
The USGF works to create a long term and sustainable culture of philanthropy, ensuring every student who qualifies for admittance to a USG institution is afforded the opportunity to pursue a quality education in Georgia and graduate as a work-ready economic contributor.
Initiative 1:
Cultivate relationships to attract Georgia industry support of the USGF and our institutions which yields an education-ready pipeline of future workers
Initiative 2:
Advocate across the state for the USGF and our institutions, building support and confidence in in Georgia’s public higher education offering
Initiative 3:
Increase awareness of the USGF and its mission throughout the state, the region and the nation to inspire current and potential donors and ignite their passion
Priority 4: Community Impact
The USGF provides capacity-building grants, professional development opportunities, and financial administrative support for USG institutions to improve their efficiency, impact, and potential for fundraising success.
Initiative 1:
Increase collaboration among USG institutions through unique statewide fundraising opportunities which impact on a broad scale
Initiative 2:
Increase connections between advancement professionals across campuses to share and leverage strengths which benefit our students and campus communities
Initiative 3:
Investigate and pursue opportunities for new, innovative technologies in the field of philanthropy that will encourage collaboration and enhance effectiveness and efficiency for all (ex. USG-wide donor management and stewardship software)
Initiative 4:
Lead and coordinate mentoring, workshops, and trainings to foster exceptional, system-wide development leadership so USG institutions elevate their fundraising results (ex. How to cultivate donors, how to secure higher financial commitments, leverage board members & deploy impactful stewardship strategies)
Initiative 5:
Provide grant-writing and planned giving support to empower USG institutional foundations in their efforts to secure external funding for institutional growth
Click here for the PDF version of the Strategic Plan 2025-2030.
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