Goal Seven

Goal 7: Increase the endowment of the University to $500 million (Target: 2022)

Progress:

The University’s total endowment value as of May 31, 2019 is $311.9 million. Total endowment contribution revenue in FY 19 was $7.7 million. Actual endowment investment performance for the year (measured as of June 30, 3019) reflects a 7.2% annual return versus the policy index of 6.0% (the policy index represents a composite performance benchmark).

The table below shows the change in endowment value over the past several years, as well as the FY 2022 target.

FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19  FY22 Target
Total Endowment Value, in thousands $218,773 $212,950 $282,061 $297,959  $311,878 $500,000

In order to maintain this momentum we have also initiated the following objectives:

  • Create an educational platform demonstrating the institutional needs and challenges that inspires alumni and donors to willingly act to secure the future of the University.
  • Work with key internal partners to elevate and communicate scholarships as a central component of Gonzaga’s mission and history and a critical component necessary to secure the future of Gonzaga University.
  • Effectively transition from the close of the Gonzaga Will Campaign to a comprehensive scholarship initiative.
  • Establish a collaborative and comprehensive principal gifts program.