The Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established in 1960, is helping to guide FAU’s growth and fine-tune its mission of promoting academic excellence, internationally recognized research and vital public-private partnerships. Gifts to FAU through the Foundation bring support to deserving students, enhance the campuses with new buildings, create exciting academic programs, attract leading scholars to the faculty and spark important collaborative relationships between the University, other leading institutions and the community. The Foundation’s Board of Directors is comprised of alumni and friends of the University who volunteer their time and expertise to spearhead fundraising efforts and manage the Foundation’s assets. The Foundation operates under the auspices of the Division of Institutional Advancement at Florida Atlantic University.