Mission
The UTMB Development Board exists to foster goodwill and be an advocate for the university; to promote its strengths, address its challenges and make the most of its opportunities; to assist UTMB in maintaining a strong financial position; and to provide counsel on issues, programs and processes that lead to a stronger, more efficient and effective UTMB. Through their wisdom, influence, work and resources, Development Board members, in partnership with university leaders, help UTMB enrich the communities we serve through our patient care, education and research endeavors.
Objectives
The Development Board was established by The University of Texas Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VII, Section 5, as the official agency responsible, through the UTMB President and the UT System Chancellor, to the Board of Regents for all private fund development for UTMB.
The regental charge to the Development Board is:
· to advise and assist the UTMB administration with external relations
· to advise and assist the UTMB administration in long-range planning
· to study the needs and opportunities for private funding at UTMB
· to develop gifts for general and unrestricted purposes; and
· to conduct special campaigns for specific funding objectives