Purpose: The Humboldt State University Foundation supports and advances the mission of Cal Poly Humboldt in multiple ways:

• Steward Assets – ensuring that philanthropic contributions are well invested and used as donors intend
• Deploy Assets – making certain that philanthropic funds are efficiently distributed and productively used by the University
• Raise New Assets – engaging in the fundraising process in order to increase philanthropic funds available to the University including Board sponsored funds
• Strategic Alignment – being familiar with the strategies and directions of the University and providing commentary and feedback to University leadership
• Advocacy – serving as spokespersons and ambassadors for the University

Membership: Members are appointed by the President of the University for a three-year term and may serve no more than two consecutive terms without leaving the Board for at least one year.

Subcommittees:

• Executive Committee
• Audit Committee
• Donor Accountability Committee
• Finance Committee
• Governance Committee
• Philanthropy & Advocacy Committee