The University of Toledo

Digital Efforts Cut UTF Costs and Enhance Communication

In continued steps to be cost-effective and eco-friendly, while also enhancing communication, The University of Toledo Foundation has expanded its digital and electronic initiatives.

The Foundation, which in the past few years began publishing its annual report and endowment report online, recently made the move to electronic acknowledgements and financial reports.

The key to the success of these efforts is building the Foundation’s data base of email addresses, notes Brenda Lee, UTF president.

“While we’re happy to accommodate those individuals and organizations who do not use email, we appreciate the assistance from the rest of our donors and friends in minimizing paper and reducing operational costs,” she said.

Donors who are still receiving acknowledgements or financial reports in the postal mail should contact the Foundation with a current email address. That information can be sent to utfoundation@utoledo.edu.

Reduced printing and mailing costs have also allowed the Foundation to increase its communication initiatives. Contacts for Foundation funds are now receiving monthly notification of all gifts to their funds, and donors who have established endowed funds are now receiving quarterly financial reports.

In addition, the Foundation has increased its online visibility through a new Facebook page. The goal is to provide current news and links to features and important information.

Follow along at www.facebook.com/TheUniversityofToledoFoundation.