University of Illinois Foundation

Advancing scholarship. Affecting lives in Illinois, the US and around the world. Changing futures.

Publicly launched in 2007, Brilliant Futures: The Campaign for the University of Illinois seeks to raise $2.25 billion in financial support from private sources for the University. Campaign priorities include student, faculty and programmatic support as well as an increase in the institution's endowment and enhanced annual giving support. With the help of the University of Illinois Foundation, loyal alumni and friends work together to help build a stronger community and a brighter future for students and for the institution.

As of January 2009, $1.57 billion — 70 percent — has been raised toward the campaign goal.

The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fund raising and private gift-receiving arm for the University of Illinois and the three campuses. UIF staff work with alumni, friends, faculty, corporations and campus development staff members to promote opportunities that benefit the University.