It’s that time of year again — We Are Phil campaign week. That means many of our faculty and staff are making their annual gifts to support the University of Iowa and the people we serve.

During We Are Phil campaign week, you will likely see many examples of the power of Phil — short for philanthropy — as you make your way on campus. And I’m delighted to report that our faculty and staff are making a big difference, not only in the work they do but also through their giving.

The UI and the UI Foundation are in the final months of our historic, $1.7 billion campaign, For Iowa. Forever More. So far, nearly 11,000 UI employees have made gifts to support some area of the university during the campaign.

That translates to more than $77 million for crucial support areas such as student scholarships, research, study-abroad experiences, new facilities, arts and cultural offerings, and so much more. Most important, it demonstrates the power of a group — in this case our faculty and staff — coming together to make a positive impact and to lead by example.

In my role as president and CEO of the UI Foundation, I have the privilege of working with donors from across Iowa and around the world who want to help our university excel and thrive. And it is especially awe-inspiring to work with our dedicated faculty and staff, who already go above and beyond to make this university remarkable.

On behalf of everyone at the UI Foundation, I want to thank all of the university’s extraordinary faculty and staff. We are grateful for all you do for Iowa.

Lynette Marshall

President and CEO

UI Foundation