2. Small Steps to Big Changes: Transforming the Culture of Your Foundation
D. Michael Richey
Vice President for Philanthropy

3. Transforming the Culture of Philanthropy at the University of Kentucky

4. A Brief Historical Look!
1966 UK Fellows Program Created
1969 UK Raised Over $1 Million from Private Support
College Development Offices Organized

5. A Brief Historical Look!
First Capital Campaign
$1.082 Billion
91 Endowed Chairs
250+ Professorships
Endowment Growth (Presently $1.25 Billion)

6. A Brief Historical Look!
2009 University Wide Development Audit
Never be satisfied with where you are!
Understand the truth of where you are!
$1.16 Billion ( )

7. A Brief Historical Look!
2011 Strategic White Paper Developed – Creating a New Culture of Philanthropy at UK

8. A Brief Historical Look!
2015 Office of Development becomes the Office of Philanthropy
Brand = UK Philanthropy
WHY?

9. UK Philanthropy Impact

10. UK Philanthropy Impact

11. Communicate Outcomes/Impact
Points to Ponder
Communicate Outcomes/Impact
– Not just dollars
– Not just donors/gifts
– e.g. Gatton College of Business, Honors
College, Student Center

12. Points to Ponder Create Momentum in your strategies
The Principal Gift Program

13. UK Philanthropy Impact

14. Points to Ponder Be a Student of Leadership Be a Volunteer/Donor
Take Calculated Risks
Embrace Change
Create a Culture of Success and Shared Vision

15. Points to Ponder Be Creative Impeccable Integrity
Serve your Organization with Passion
Take Time to Plan and Strategize
Engage and Teach Others

16. ENJOY YOUR WORK “I believe in the University of Kentucky and Love It!”

17. Thank you for attending!
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