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Fundraising Resources

The Advancement Office serves as the fundraising arm of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Its purpose is to “advance” the mission of the University through community relations and philanthropic support. All fundraising efforts conducted on campus should be brought to the attention of the Advancement Office. In doing so, the Advancement Office can help coordinate resources and work with our colleagues to develop a strategic fundraising plan that supports the mission and compliments the overall advancement initiatives for the University.

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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation furthers the mission of UW-Green Bay by developing and increasing opportunities for students, primarily in the areas other than those ordinarily supported by the State of Wisconsin. The Foundation engages philanthropy to solicit gifts and bequests, and to administer, use, or distribute these gifts for the benefit of UW-Green Bay and its students in the advancement of the University’s educational, charitable, and scientific purpose.

The UWGB Foundation - Fund for Excellence exists to support unrestricted charitable giving. Donors often state they want to give to where “it is most needed”. Given the nature of higher education, this is a moving target. The Fund for Excellence allows the Foundation staff and board of directors flexibility to support current campus needs.

*For academic year 2024-2025, the UWGB Foundation and Fund for Excellence has $100,000 available to award. The maximum award is $25,000.

Criteria for applying

  • Must be a current UWGB employee, staff or faculty
  • All applications must be discussed with school dean, vice-chancellor or department lead. Together you will decide if the application supports the school/department mission, if the project is a priority for the school/department, and if the project could be funded elsewhere

Selection criteria

  • Project must support one of the UWGB strategic priorities (Student Success, Inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Community Connections, Sustainability and Environmental Work, Athletics and Weidner)
  • Project must be aligned with strategic priorities of college or department

Application procedures

  1. Applications must first be discussed with school dean, vice-chancellor or department lead.
  2. Complete the appropriate application based on size of request (Up to $5,000 or $5,000 and over, max $25,000)
  3. Submit Applications and supporting documents to foundation@uwgb.edu
  4. Application is reviewed by Foundation staff and Foundation Board committee
  5. Program will start May 1st
  6. First reviews for priority funding begin October 1st
  7. Notification of award or decline – November 1st
  8. Disbursement of award – on or before November 15th

Apply for Funding

Apply for Funding over 5k