The generosity of annual support from alumni, parents, and friends of PSU demonstrates their commitment to Portland State University and its students and faculty as well as their belief in the University's mission of academic excellence. All gifts, regardless of size, make a tremendous impact on the quality of a Portland State University education while ensuring a Portland State University degree will continue to be recognized as a badge of educational and civic excellence.

Make a difference!
You can make a difference in the lives of our students! Portland State University is committed to keeping pace with the changing needs of our students and our community. you can ensure this happens by making a gift to your favorite department, program, or scholarship fund today! Your donation will help provide funds for recruiting and retaining exceptional faculty members, enhancing academic programs, increasing scholarships for deserving students, and ensuring that Portland State has the funding necessary to support new and emerging programs. Contributions will not only strengthen Portland State University's position as one of Oregon's leading universities but will also help secure the future for our students.

Telefund
The Telefund program employs Portland State University students to conduct year around telephone outreach to alumni, parents, and friends in support of various Portland State University initiatives.

Their mission is to increase Annual Fund participation among alumni, parents and friends, while also providing information about new campus programs and initiatives. Our callers are committed to helping maintain and improve the Portland State experience for students of today and tomorrow. For this reason, our Telefund callers are not only calling alumni, parents and friends to ask for support, but they are also calling to thank them for the great opportunities and experiences they are receiving at Portland State University.

When one of our Telefund students calls you, please take a few minutes to learn more about how Portland State is expanding its level of excellence and how your support can make a difference!

Contact Information:

Gayle Schneider
Director of University Development
(503) 725-5032
schneig@pdx.edu

Teresa Vrvilo
Director, Annual Giving
(503) 725-5353
vrvilot@pdx.edu

Gift Recognition Programs
President's Circle

The President's Circle is dedicated to the enhancement of the University and its programs by providing financial support to the areas of greatest impact. Members of this distinguished group are proud to join PSU President Wim Wiewel in his commitment to excellence. President's Circle members are alumni, parents and friends who support the University with an annual unrestricted gift beginning at the level of $1,000 to the PSU Foundation. President's Circle levels are:

President's Circle: $1,000-$2,499
President's Circle Silver Society: $2,500-$4,999
President's Circle Gold Society: $5,000-$9,999
President's Circle Platinum Society: $10,000 and above

The Centennial Society was founded to assist and honor individuals wishing to support Portland State University through deferred gifts to the PSU Foundation. Society members have named the PSU Foundation in their will, established a charitable remainder trust or charitable gift annuity with the Foundation, named the Foundation a beneficiary of a retirement plan or stock holding, deeded their residence to the PSU Foundation while retaining the right to live there, or made other similar gift arrangements.