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Kansas State University Foundation

Kansas State University's strategic partner for philanthropy.... Read more

Purpose

The KSU Foundation is K-State's strategic partner for philanthropy. We help our constituents make a difference in the world through K-State people and programs. We raise an average of $237M per year, manage the investment portfolio for a $1.233B endowment, and operate a real estate development and asset enterprise in excess of $100M.... Read more

Vision

The Kansas State University Foundation is helping to build the world’s finest land-grant university.... Read more

Mission

Secure and prudently manage private gifts in support of Kansas State University and foster a culture that unites philanthropic desires with university priorities.... Read more

Additional Culture Details

At the KSU Foundation, our team comes together every day to make an impact through Kansas State University. It’s a place where purpose-driven work and pioneering business strategies unite to create careers that matter.... Read more

Values

Trust
We work alongside passionate, caring, talented people who trust and challenge us in our intentional pursuit to be the best.

Headquarters

Manhattan, KS

Employees

160 US Employees

Industry

Education - Other

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What employees are saying

I'm respected for the contributions that I bring to the organization

I am trusted, respected, valued and enabled to make decisions and relied upon as an expert in what I do to contribute to our outcomes and mission.

I like making things meaningful. I like being creative and strategic, while also having a wonderful manager and good work/life balance

I enjoy what I do with new challenges every day. I get to see the impact funds have with the College. I love our team and the workplace benefits.

I believe in the mission and the people I'm lucky to call my colleagues

I am challenged every day to do and be better. I am motivated by the leadership of our team and department to do the best we can.

I am valued by my team and other departments. I have a great manager and amazing employees.

Each day brings new opportunities for me to tackle challenges in a way that helps me positively impact others. I love working through a problem and reaching an outcome that moves our organization forward. My coworkers care about our organization's mission, and it is fun to work with people who are just as passionate as I am.

I love the mission of my job, the variety in my work, the respect, trust and autonomy I have as the expert and professional. My immediate team is superb. Our shared alignment in mission and approach makes work fun but we are all willing to challenge each other. Mediocrity is not an option.

I feel valued, and my contributions are valued and support the mission. I am not just another cog in the wheel or number.

It allows me a healthy work/life balance and has top-notch benefits.

I'm part of something bigger than myself and can help impact future generations at K-State. The KSUF culture is also top notch and I enjoy coming to the office each day.

I love my job because it combines meaningful work with strong relationships. I appreciate the opportunity to help employees navigate important moments in their careers while contributing to an organization that makes a lasting difference for students, faculty, and the university.

I am empowered to learn and find ways to make myself better

I get to interact with people who want to change the world for the better. Every conversation and interaction that I have holds deep meaning with the potential to change lives. I also work with the best people and the best team- my role would not be the same without the genuine support that I get from my coworkers and from our leadership.

My boss trusts me and I echo that trust with my own team.

I love the people I get to work with. They are supportive of me both professionally and personally.

I am supported and encouraged by everyone around me. Whether I am working with my direct team members or with someone in a different unit, there is always great collaboration, and I feel appreciated in the work that I do.

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