Development and External Relations

Development and External Relations staff members are here to answer your questions and facilitate your connection to the Lundquist College of Business.

As the private fundraising arm of the college, they provide information and expertise to help individuals, businesses, foundations, and associations make gifts through annual donations, estate planning, stock transfers, real estate, endowment support, and corporate partnerships.

The office of Development and External Relations also stewards relationships with alumni, donors, leaders, and business partners throughout the world coordinates events that bring business leaders, alumni, and companies to campus; supports alumni chapters; catalyzes connections to our centers of excellence; and coordinates communication and outreach strategies.

Invest in the Lundquist College


Development and External Relations Staff

Bob Brothers
Senior Director, Development
Emmy Toonen
Senior Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations
Anita Kolendar
Development and External Relations Project Manager
Rachel Kahn
Development Coordinator
Kurt Zimmerman
Assistant Vice President, Schools, Colleges, and Units
 

Ways to Give

There are many ways to contribute to the Lundquist College of Business. We thank you for your interest in supporting business education at the University of Oregon.

Cash Gifts

Whether in the form of cash, credit card, check, or money order, cash gifts are one of the best ways to make an immediate impact on the University of Oregon. Cash gifts can be made via:

  • CREDIT CARD ONLINE: business.uoregon.edu/give
  • CHECK BY MAIL: Please make checks payable to "UO Foundation," and on the memo line, please write "Lundquist College of Business." (See mailing address below.)
  • WIRE TRANSFER: Please contact us for instructions.

Real Property

Personal residences, farms, commercial property, vacation homes, land, and leasehold interests are termed gifts of real property. The university generally sells the property, and the proceeds can support the program or fund of your choice while offering you tax benefits.

Securities

Donating appreciated securities is another common way to contribute. The UO Foundation accepts electronic stock transfers and physical stock certificates.

Gifts-In-Kind

Gifts of tangible personal property are another important way to support the college. Such gifts let donors make
significant contributions of essential equipment, materials, or items for immediate use by the university.

Planned Gifts

You have the power to make a lasting difference for
students at the UO by making a gift from your will, living
trust, retirement plan, life insurance, or life income.Contributions to the Lundquist College of Business are tax-deductible as provided by IRS regulations


Contact

Lundquist College of Business
Development and External Relations
1208 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1208
541-346-1346 | fax 541-346-3338