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University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an interdependent nonprofit corporation established in 2001 to support the University of Tennessee System’s education, research and outreach activities. As the preferred channel for all private contributions that benefit students and faculty within the UT System, maintaining a mission-focused, transparent and consistent identity breathes life into our mission and establishes trust with our alumni, donors and friends.
Purpose
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. provides support programs to educational, research, and public activities. The Foundation offers alumni engagement, financial stewardship, and private gift support. The University of Tennessee Foundation serves students, faculty, staff, and alumni in the State of Tennessee.
Vision
To be recognized as one of the top performing advancement organizations affiliated with any university system in higher education.
Three objectives are at the core of this vision:
Enhance philanthropic support for the University of Tennessee System and its core institutional priorities.
Expand constituent engagement by developing meaningful relationships with University of Tennessee alumni, students and friends.
Build and protect the UT brand dedicated to the mission of Discovery, Education and Connection.
Three objectives are at the core of this vision:
Enhance philanthropic support for the University of Tennessee System and its core institutional priorities.
Expand constituent engagement by developing meaningful relationships with University of Tennessee alumni, students and friends.
Build and protect the UT brand dedicated to the mission of Discovery, Education and Connection.
Mission
To raise financial, public and political support for the University of Tennessee.
Values
- Community Impact
- An interdependent nonprofit corporation, the UT Foundation mission is to raise financial, public and political support for the University of Tennessee. The UT System’s delivery of education, discovery, outreach and public service contributes to the economic, social and environmental well-being of all Tennesseans.