The State University of Iowa Foundation, now known as the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, is a nonprofit organization established in 1956 to advance the University of Iowa through private support. The foundation serves as the university’s primary fundraising organization, managing philanthropic gifts from alumni, friends, corporations, and other donors. The organization coordinates various fundraising campaigns, scholarship programs, and endowment management to support academic programs, research initiatives, student success, healthcare services, and campus facilities at the University of Iowa. It works closely with university leadership to identify institutional priorities and match donor interests with university needs. The foundation manages a significant endowment portfolio and implements strategic giving programs, including planned giving, annual giving, and major gifts. It also facilitates the creation of named scholarships, professorships, and research funds. Through its work, the organization helps maintain the university’s competitive edge in education, research, and healthcare. Operating independently from the university but in close partnership with it, the foundation employs professional staff in areas such as development, alumni relations, financial services, and donor stewardship. The organization maintains transparency in its operations and regularly reports on its fundraising achievements and financial management to stakeholders.