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At UCCS, driven students acquire the education and confidence needed to be successful in the real world. A mountain of possibility is right in front of them with explorations happening inside and outside the classroom.

Through our collective philanthropic efforts, the growth of students will be accelerated. Talented faculty, staff, and researchers will be sought after – endowments will expand to continue the UCCS mission for generations to come. And strength, service, and vitality will be added to the region, the state, and beyond. With your support, we’ll ignite the cycle of success.

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Campaign Priorities

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Talent: Amplify Talent Within Our People

The brightest minds seek UCCS because we invest in their skills and passions so they can achieve their academic, personal and professional goals. They, in turn, provide their talent in service to their communities.
Opportunity: Reimagine Possibility Through Programs

Students earn an affordable degree that works as hard as they do. They encounter opportunities throughout innovative programs, top-ranked schools and colleges, deep community partnerships and ground-breaking research.
Community: Develop Critical and Meaningful Partnerships

We believe UCCS is an essential Colorado Springs institution that improves the lives of people today and for generations to come. We are committed to adding strength, service and vitality through community partnerships in Colorado and beyond.

A Word From the Chancellor

Venkat Reddy

Chancellor, UCCS

“UCCS is a launching pad for future leaders. Our focus and drive come from providing rigorous curriculum teaching students how to think and not what to think. Over the years, donors have supported numerous student advancement and opportunities on campus. Today, we continue to see the impact donors make to this institution and we are humbled. As we embark on this ambitious campaign, we look to our community of support to empower the next generation of innovators and leaders. We hope you will join us as we fuel success together.”

Our Mission is Essential

The mission behind our campaign isn't just essential for UCCS, it's essential for all of Colorado.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is our campaign and how is it different than any other campaign?

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This initiative is a campaign to expand opportunities for students and increase access to higher education. What makes this campaign different is the areas of focus/priorities. Our priorities are talent, opportunity and community because we know these are driving forces for success.

Our campaign is also part of a larger initiative, The Essential CU campaign from the University of Colorado System. Essential CU is a campaign to elevate philanthropic support across all four CU campuses. The collective goal is to raise $4 billion and inspire donors to be an essential part of CU’s success, growth, innovation and experiences.

What is my gift fueling?

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Your gift fuels the next generation of leaders, who in-turn become the next generation of donors. You start a movement.

When does the campaign end?

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The campaign is ongoing and will end when the goal is raised. The goal is to collectively raise $4 billion from all four CU campuses.

What gifts count towards the campaign?

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All gifts are counted, in-kind or monetary. An in-kind gift is a donation of goods rather than cash. Examples of in-kind gifts include artwork, services, furniture, etc.

What are the different types of Gifts?

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Different gifts include an outright gift, gifts that include cash, stocks and bonds, real estate, tangible personal property, matching gifts or gifts-in-kind. In general, outright gifts qualify for an immediate income tax deduction. Another gift is a pledge commitment. A pledge commitment is a promise by a donor to pay a specified amount in full over a predetermined time period, usually no more than five years.

What is an endowment gift?

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Endowments are gifts that keep giving and serve as a reliable long-term funding source supporting a designated purpose or program in perpetuity. The principal amount of an endowed fund is permanently invested by the University of Colorado Foundation in its Long-Term Investment Pool (LTIP), generating interest income that is then used to fund the purpose or program designated by the donor.

What is a Planned Gift?

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Planned gifts are customizable giving mechanisms that may blend current and future commitment, maximize tax and estate factors, and optimize your current cash flow or finances. Examples include bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, real estate, retirement accounts.