What We Do

The work of University Advancement is simple: To move Southern Oregon University's excellence forward by enriching its future.  By securing support through talent, service, gifts, and advocacy, UA will reach its objective of building deep, long-term relationships with alumni and partners- which ultimately builds toward a better tomorrow for SOU.  Our talent is an essential element in all that we do, including how we work together to forge relationshis and secure support for SOU.

University Advancement is be made up of:

Alumni Relations

Development & Philanthropy

Advancement Information Services & Donor Strategy

Marketing & Communications

Advancement Finance & Administration

Sponsored Projects & Grants Administration

Government & Corporate Relations


 Resources for SOU Faculty & Staff:

These documents are for use by faculty and staff.  For donor-related materials and stories please use the link above.

Who Do I Talk to in Advancement?...Decision Tree

Link to the SOU Foundation Balance (formerly called Fundriver) portal login: https://readonlyaccess.fundriver.com/SSOcommon/SSOSOU.aspx   (Do not bookmark this link- it will expire in your browser)

Balance User Guide 

Link to New Fund Information Form (for development staff only)

 Forms & Documents

Affiliate/Department Deposit Form

Campus Fundraising:

Campus Fundraising Policy

Campus Fundraising Procedure

Campus Fundraising Proposed Project Request Form

SOU Foundation Payments & Transfer Requests:

As of 7/1/21, gift cards are no longer an authorized expense to purhase directly nor to reimburse from the Foundation.  All gift cards must be purchased in accordance with SOU's policies.

How to Request Payments & Transfers

Check/Transfer Request Form from Foundation Fund (please do not save this form--updates and changes will always be available here)

Employee Donation Payroll Deduction Form

Gifts in Kind:

Gifts in Kind Form

Gifts in Kind Policy

Raffles:

Raffles are no longer an authorized fundraising method for SOU entities.  The Foundation no longer holds a state raffle license.