Trustee Expectations and Opportunities
Through the dedicated efforts and generosity of its trustees, the foundation is committed to providing a measure of excellence at the University of Nebraska not possible with public funding alone. Trustees live across the United States and represent a wide array of disciplines. They offer invaluable leadership, professional skills, networking abilities and personal philanthropic support that contribute to the mission of the foundation.
To be recommended as a trustee, individuals must have a minimum of $10,000 in cumulative giving to benefit the University of Nebraska.
Following is an overview of the trustees’ roles and responsibilities that help advance the foundation’s mission, as well as other engagement opportunities for consideration:
General Rights and Duties
• Participate in trustee orientation
• Attend the annual meeting of trustees
• Elect trustees and members of the board of directors
Advocacy and Involvement
• Advocate for the important role of the University of Nebraska
• Stay informed about and promote the mission of the foundation
• Consider volunteer service on a foundation or university board, committee or task force
• Consider, as appropriate, hosting or attending foundation and university activities
Philanthropic Leadership
• Maintain the University of Nebraska among their top philanthropic priorities, generously supporting personal areas of interest during comprehensive and annual fundraising campaigns
• Make an annual gift to the Trustees Fund for the Future, which provides discretionary funds for the foundation
• Consider identifying or connecting foundation and university representatives to others who may have an interest in advancing the University of Nebraska though private support
• Consider including the university in their wills
Making a Difference
Whether active or honorary, trustees make a critical difference in advancing the University of Nebraska. The foundation is grateful for trustees’ support.
The foundation greatly values its trustees and hopes their advocacy and passion for the university will remain throughout their lives. Once elected, trustees serve continuously in this role. Trustees who eventually prefer a less active role may seek status as an honorary trustee.
