Purpose

The University of New Orleans (UNO) Family of Foundations provide a broad range of services to support the teaching, research, service, and economic development missions of the University of New Orleans, the urban campus of the Louisiana State University System.  The two primary foundations are the University of New Orleans Foundation and the University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation, Inc.

Mission

The UNO Foundation focus is in the key areas of financial, investment management and support services, property management and program support, endowment management and gift management.

• Promote the well-being and advancement of the University of New Orleans and all the University's colleges, schools, departments and divisions.
• Assist in improving and expanding the University's curricula, programs and facilities to provide greater educational opportunities.
• Encourage teaching, research, scholarships and service.
• Support students in beginning and completing their studies.
• Further communication to the public regarding the objectives, accomplishments and needs of the University.
• Assist in the solicitation and acceptance of gifts of any and all kind that support these objectives.  Receive, hold and administer such gifts.