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About the UNM Foundation This document provides information to assist interested individuals in learning more about the vision, mission, core values, role, and other important facts of the UNM Foundation. Additional information is available on the UNM Foundation’s website at www.unmfund.org or by contacting the UNM Foundation’s Marketing and Communication Department at 505-313-7676 or contact@unmfund.org
VISION
Empowering The University of New Mexico to advance education, research and health for the benefit of our community and the world
MISSION
Create powerful engagements and partnerships that lead to increased philanthropy, investment, innovation and support for The University of New Mexico
CORE VALUES
Integrity • Collaboration • Stewardship • Accountability • Inclusion
Who are we? UNM is New Mexico’s flagship university. UNM Board of Regents established the UNM Foundation Inc. in 1979 as an incorporated nonprofit corporation to develop private financial support for UNM. In 2008, the Foundation transitioned to a stand-alone, selfgoverned 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Assets total in excess of $539 million today.
Where do we stand today? We are in the midst of a sea change in our local, national and global communities. As NM’s flagship university, the role of UNM and other great public universities is more important than ever. Generating impactful research and educating future leaders through nationally ranked academic programs. UNM is changing lives and communities around the world.
UNM Foundation history In order to develop private financial support for The University of New Mexico (UNM), the University’s Board of Regents established the UNM Foundation in 1979. The Foundation began operating in Spring 1980 for the purpose of raising, investing and managing private gifts on behalf of UNM. In 2008, the UNM Board of Regents and the UNM Foundation Board of Trustees approved separating the Foundation’s operations from within the University. This new structure gave the Foundation more organizational strength, cohesion, and stability. Through this structure, the Foundation is interdependent of the University with its operational budget provided by the University and the Board of Regents but maintaining its non-profit 501(c)(3) status. The Foundation has its own Board of Trustees which is comprised of 25 members from public, private and academic arenas. Additionally, the Foundation employs approximately 80 staff, has its own operating policies and systems, and has financial accountability for gifts made to the University. Through this structure, UNM and the Foundation have doubled its gift revenue. In the 2003-2004 Fiscal Year, contributions to UNM were $41.5 million. In the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year, private contributions to UNM were over $94 million.
UNM Foundation Leadership Jeff Todd, President and CEO
Jeff Todd joined The University of New Mexico (UNM) Foundation in September 2019. He has over 35 years of higher education advancement leadership experience. Prior to joining the UNM Foundation, Jeff served as the associate vice president of alumni and executive director of alumni UBC for The University of British Columbia. During his tenure at UBC, he served as the co-director of UBC’s start an evolution campaign that raised $1.624 billion and engaged more than 130,000 alumni. He also served as interim vice president of development and alumni engagement for UBC. Previously, Jeff was the executive director of the alumni association and director of alumni relations for Oregon State University; executive vice president for The University of Arizona Alumni Association; and director of The Wooster Fund and director of alumni relations at The College of Wooster. Throughout his career, Jeff has been actively involved with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Council of Alumni Association Executives (CAAE), and the Canadian Council for Advancement of Education (CCAE). He served on the boards of all three organizations and, most recently, as president of CCAE. He received the CASE Crystal Apple in 2009 for teaching excellence, among other recognitions. Jeff earned his degree from The College of Wooster.
The UNM Foundation leadership list can be viewed at: www.unmfund.org/leadership
Board of Trustees The UNM Foundation Board of Trustees is comprised of up to 25 community members. Members include The University of New Mexico President, UNM Foundation President and CEO, two University of New Mexico deans and a member of the UNM Board of Regents.
The Board of Trustees member list can be viewed at: www.unmfund.org/trustees
The impact of giving to UNM In the last five years, more than $460 million in private support has been given to The University of New Mexico UNM and the Foundation raise an average of $94.3 million per year
Our Strategic Plan Goals: 2020-2025 Be the University’s trusted, strategic partner in advancing the institution’s service to the people of New Mexico and society at large. Optimize philanthropic support to UNM to enable the achievement of the University’s priorities for the future. Partner with individuals, industry and community organizations to achieve a broader and more visible impact as an advocate for UNM, and to promote the greater good of the state and its citizens. Develop and fund a comprehensive Foundation talent management plan to support growth and expansion, linked to the Foundation’s and the University’s goals and priorities. Develop a financial and business model for the Foundation, driven by opportunities to ensure sustainability, growth and agility over the long term.
How do we meet these goals? The UNM Foundation’s responsibilities include: Supporting UNM by executing best practices and approaches to fundraising. Receipting gifts. Investing and managing endowed funds for the benefit of the University. Comprehensively reporting all gifts throughout UNM, including UNM main campus, Health Sciences Center and Athletics.
The Foundation exists solely to serve UNM by raising and managing private investments: Board of Trustees with 25 members from public, private and academic arenas. Employs around 75 staff members. Has its own operating policies and systems. Has financial accountability for gifts made to the University.
How can you give to UNMF? Annual Giving Program Endowments Gifts of Real Property Gifts of Stock Online Giving Giving Societies and Dean’s Circle Matching Gift Programs
Memorials and Honoraria Planned Giving Programs Presidential Scholarship Program University Giving Societies Cherry and Silver Society New Horizons Society Tom L. Popejoy Society
“Being awarded the Presidential Scholarship was an incredible relief to my mother and me. I am able to pursue my dream of being a lawyer because my education was paid for. Your gift has opened so many doors for me that were previously closed.” MAGGIE MAESTAS, SOPHOMORE MAJOR: ECONOMICS
What is the one thing we want you to take away about the UNMF? The UNM Foundation is your personal gateway to accelerating UNM’s life-changing work.
“I realize there are fantastic career opportunities in sales and business development, which perfectly fit my skill set. I am forever grateful to UNM Anderson for showing me this career path that I did not realize existed.” – MARK HERNANDEZ, CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE UNM ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
UNMF’s Consolidated Investment Fund The Consolidated Investment Fund’s (CIF) performance was impressive, gaining 31.3% or approximately $137 million of investment growth over the last fiscal year. The value of the CIF portfolio as of June 30 was $580.3 million. The CIF distributed $18.3 million to support students, faculty, research, programming, and patients. More than $8 million from the CIF investments is distributed to UNM students annually through scholarships. When combined with current use funds, the Foundation distributed $40.5 million to UNM in FY 21.
CIF PERFORMANCE As of June 30, 2021
FY 2020-21
31.3%
3-YEAR
11.0%
5-YEAR
10.6%
10-YEAR
8.0%
FIXE D INCOME & CASH
14.5%
INTE RNATIONAL EQUIT Y
20.3%
MARKETAB LE ALTE RNATIVES
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How is the CIF doing?
27.4%
market value
16.5%
PRIVATE INVESTME NTS
18.2%
U. S . EQUIT Y
$580.3 million
CIF SPENDING DISTRIBUTION BY DONOR-DESIGNATED PURPOSE
REAL ASSETS
3.1%
Investment return of 31.3%. The CIF gained 6.3% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021
STU DE NT SU PPORT
45.1%
OTHE R
1.8% FACU LT Y
PROG R AMS
RESEARCH
7.4%
20.3%
25.4%
Operational funding The UNM Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which benefits all departments of the University through support for student scholarships, faculty excellence, research, program support, facilities improvements and patient care. The UNM Foundation’s operating budget comes from a variety of sources, including a the University of New Mexico and an assessment on the Consolidated Investment Fund (CIF). This funding model ensures that 100% of donor gifts received through the UNM Foundation are directed to the donor’s designated purpose. The Foundation’s audited financials and Form 990 and 990-T are available on the Foundation’s website at: www.unmfund.org/financials
Operational budget sources & results Budget Sources Institutional Support* Development Funding Allocation* Short-Term Investment Total Return Cost Sharing Reimbursments Other Revenue & Transfers *Standard funding sources for higher education institutions nationwide
Outcomes for UNM: Private funding support for University projects, scholarships, research and facilities
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