Our Mission and Core Values

Mission

Unite donor and university passions and priorities to achieve excellence

Vision

Become the best performing land grant university foundation in the country when measured by investment performance, growth in donations and operating efficiencies. This will be accomplished while maintaining outstanding donor and university relations as measured by client satisfaction.

Core Values

• Integrity – We maintain the highest ethical standards demonstrating our dedication to the principles of truth and honesty.
• Dignity and respect for all people– We value diversity and treat all individuals with respect and professionalism.
• Stewardship of Resources – We commit to the efficient and effective use of resources and accept the responsibility of being accountable and transparent to our constituencies.
• Excellence – We pursue excellence in all our endeavors, and are committed to continuous improvement, responsiveness, and outstanding customer service.
• Donor-Centered Development – We embrace development strategies that foster relationships and respect the donor's interests.
• Service to OSU– We recognize that serving OSU is our primary focus.

Internal Values

• Accountability -   We accept responsibility for our actions.  We make and support business decisions through experience and good judgment.
• Open Communication – We are transparent in our operations through open dialogue and information sharing.
• Inclusiveness – We embrace diversity and value differences of every dimension among our coworkers.
• Collaboration - Our team supports each other's efforts, trusts one another, and cares for each other personally and professionally.
• Balance- We are flexible, helping each other achieve a healthy work and life balance.
• Personal and Professional Growth - We invest in our most valued asset—our employees.
• Recognition- We celebrate success, recognize and reward the outstanding performance of individuals and teams.
• Fun- We create fun and humor in our daily work.