About - Bowie State University Foundation Board

About the BSU Foundation Board

The Bowie State University Foundation was established in 1989. Since its inception, the Foundation’s mission has been to support educational and research activities of Bowie State University and, to this end, to encourage and to receive, invest and steward contributions and donations for the financial support and benefit of the University in accordance with university policy and donor specifications.

Through the years, the Foundation has matured as a not-for-profit organization that has instituted best practices for foundations affiliated with public universities. Its Board of Directors continues to implement and monitor those best practices and procedures in order to continually improve the operations of the Foundation. Accordingly, the Board has adopted a formal committee structure, which currently includes these ongoing committees: Finance, Executive, Governance, and Strategic Planning. The Foundation Board of Directors has also grown in size and expanded its diversity so that the Foundation may better fulfill its mission.

The Foundation also recognizes the importance of serving and working with all the stakeholders of the University. Our stakeholders include students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, parents, corporations, foundations, the Bowie State University campus communities and the State of Maryland.

The Foundation Board of Directors works primarily with the University’s Institutional Advancement. It assists the Office of Institutional Advancement in its fundraising, development and stewardship efforts on behalf of the University and the Foundation.

Our Mission

The Bowie State University Foundation addresses the needs of the university in the areas where government funding is limited or unavailable.

It is the mission of Bowie State University Foundation to identify and to maintain private supporters that are willing to invest their resources in the broad purposes which include research, scholarships, health and nutrition, athletics and educational innovations that support superior teaching and learning and promotes the general welfare of the university.

The Foundation also recognizes the importance of serving and working with all the stakeholders of the University. Our stakeholders include students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, parents, corporations, foundations, the Bowie State University campus communities, the State of Maryland and all within the BSUF’s global influence.

The Foundation Board of Directors works primarily with the University’s Office of Institutional Advancement. It assists Institutional Advancement in its fundraising, development and stewardship efforts on behalf of the University and the Foundation.

Our Vision

The vision of the Bowie State University Foundation is to be a catalyst for Bowie State University’s future through the Foundation’s activities to grow the University’s endowment and to be recognized as a model for performance, engagement, accountability, stewardship and commitment to excellence.

Our Values

The Board of Directors of the Foundation values:

diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to the pursuit of our mission in support of the university
our stakeholders, including the relationships they have with the University, the service they provide to the campus community and their local communities on behalf of the University, and the philanthropy they contribute to the University
the sincere passion and loyalty demonstrated by the Bowie State University family
accountability to our stakeholders, including a commitment to responsible stewardship
transparency in order to build and hold the trust of our stakeholders
working with others in collaborative endeavors for the benefit of the University
our reputation as a highly respected foundation that adheres to the highest professional standards
our own integrity and the integrity of each individual with whom we work
exceptional ethical standards under which we will operate at all times

BSUF is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity by securing private support to advance the university's strategic initiatives.

We take pride in our commitment to financial transparency and responsible stewardship. Our financial practices are guided by integrity, ensuring that every dollar donated makes a meaningful impact on the university's academic and research endeavors. We extend our deepest gratitude to the generous individuals, corporations, and organizations who have supported Bowie State University.