North Dakota State University Development Foundation

Mission

The North Dakota State University Development Foundation creates opportunities to advance education, research and service at North Dakota State University. We work in close collaboration with faculty, staff, students and alumni, along with business, industry and the community, to best understand and represent common interests. With the needs of the entire university in mind, we efficiently and effectively raise funds, manage assets and administer other privately funded resources to stimulate continued development at NDSU.

The Foundation will achieve success by:

  • Partnering with the University community to help understand the demands of the 21st century by delivering education at a higher level in new environments;

  • Valuing and building on its strong relationship with the NDSU Alumni and their Association;

  • Adding value to the University by supporting continuous improvement of the quality of an NDSU education, research, the University experience, and athletics;

  • Recognizing best practices in the spirit of collaboration with other higher learning institutions for the mutual benefit of all;

  • Working with the University to engage with state and local government, alumni and business and industry communities to stimulate University advancement and economic development through visionary planning, innovation and entrepreneurship;

  • Communicating effectively with its donors and partners on relevant issues, our stewardship and recognizing them for their contributions, and

  • Increasing the visibility of the University and enhancing its image - locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.