{"id":878,"date":"2015-07-06T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T22:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/new-advancement\/?page_id=878"},"modified":"2022-09-20T13:59:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T20:59:00","slug":"fund-for-wou","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/giving\/fund-for-wou\/","title":{"rendered":"Fund for WOU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;7px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;123px||147px|||&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;wou.edu\/give&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Fund for WOU&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Give Now&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/files\/2020\/03\/AlumniGettingStarted.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.36)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Unrestricted gifts allow WOU to respond to the most pressing financial needs.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Your Title Goes Here&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Your content goes here. 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Unrestricted gifts provide a crucial bridge between tuition revenue and the actual cost of running WOU, offering relief to the operating budget and very directly affecting students, faculty, and various programs on Western\u2019s campus. Most importantly, unrestricted gifts from the Fund for WOU, regardless of size, allow WOU to respond to the school\u2019s most pressing financial needs and concerns and provide flexibility for students and faculty alike.\u00a0<\/span><span>Support from WOU alumni, parents and friends benefit current students in continuing to reach their educational goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Unrestricted Gifts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Defray the cost of each student\u2019s tuition and expenses<\/li>\n<li>Underwrite budgets for student organizations<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that facilities are kept in pristine condition<\/li>\n<li>Support the operating budget<\/li>\n<li>Provide the flexibility to meet the changing needs of WOU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Why is your participation important? Your participation is fundamental to assuring a solid financial future for Western. A high percentage of giving by those closest to WOU-\u00a0 alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, and employees- demonstrates the importance of philanthropy at Western Oregon University. Your tax-deductible gift to the Fund for WOU will support and enhance the joyful learning environment students experience each day. With the generosity of those who faithfully support WOU, we are able to step forward boldly and plan for Western\u2019s future. Every gift, whatever its size, is important and greatly appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/files\/2022\/09\/End-of-FY-Bundle-for-Website.pdf\"><span>2021-22 End of Fiscal Year Report\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/give-to-wou\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Make a gift today&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||17px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;0&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; min_height=&#8221;327px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px|auto|-4px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;46px|10%|7px|10%||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Mission &amp; Vision<\/h2>\n<p>Our Mission:<br \/>The Western Oregon University Foundation exists to strengthen relationships and provide resources in order to serve and support the mission and vision of Western Oregon University<\/p>\n<p>Our Vision:<br \/>Ensuring every student has the opportunity to have access to a quality educational experience that increases their ability to succeed in our ever-changing global economy and society.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#484848&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;46px|10%|50px|10%||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n<h3><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Morgan Harris, <\/strong><em>Annual Fund Officer\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0503-838-8814<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><a href=\"mailto:lafone@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">harrism@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0The Cottage<\/p>\n<p>345 Monmouth Ave N Monmouth, OR 97361<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fund for WOUUnrestricted gifts allow WOU to respond&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":844,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"splash-page.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h3 class=\"bold_text\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">[fruitful_dbox] Annual Fund\u00a0[\/fruitful_dbox]<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h3 class=\"bold_text\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is the Western Oregon University Annual Fund?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h3><span><em>Give every year. Make a difference every day<\/em>.<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Annual Fund is the recurring, unrestricted financial support given each fiscal year. Unrestricted gifts provide a crucial bridge between tuition revenue and the actual cost of running WOU, offering relief to the operating budget and very directly affecting students, faculty, and various programs on Western's campus. 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Your participation is fundamental to assuring a solid financial future for Western. A high percentage of giving by those closest to WOU- the parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty, and staff- demonstrates the importance of philanthropy at Western Oregon University. Your tax-deductible gift to the Annual Fund will support and enhance the joyful learning environment students experience each day. With the generosity of those who faithfully support WOU, we are able to step forward boldly and plan for Western's future. Every gift, whatever its size, is important and greatly appreciated.<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/give-to-wou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make a gift<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">today!<\/span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact:<\/span><\/strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Emily Swart<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Phone: 503-838-8814\r\nFax: 503-838-8289<\/span>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:swarte@wou.edu\">swarte@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-878","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/878","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=878"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/878\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/844"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}