Charge/Mission:
The California State University, Northridge Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public benefit California Corporation that serves as an auxiliary organization to California State University, Northridge. The corporation is organized exclusively for scientific, literary and educational purposes within the meaninig of a University Auxiliary under Section 89901(d) of the California Education Code. Its primary function is to further the purposes and objectives of the University by cultivating relationships, actively seeking and encouraging private gifts, philanthropic contributions and grants from alumni, friends, corporations and foundations, and providing ongoing donor stewardship. It is responsible for accepting all philanthropic and tax-deductible gifts, and managing, investing and disbursing all funds and endowments raised for the University.
The Board of Directors of the California State University, Northridge Foundation is a distinguished and representative group of alumni and friends, who are committed to fulfilling this assignment by developing philanthropic resources to support the educational mission of the University. The Foundation Board provides leadership and guidance to the University's fundraising efforts, and, in doing so, helps to maintain the "margin of excellence" in the University's programs.
Current Members:
Earl S. Enzer '83 (Chair) Names of Directors can be found at: http://www.csun.edu/ua/foundation/
Description of Membership:
Distinguished men and women representing the economic, geographic and cultural diversity of the Los Angeles Region who are committed to fulfilling the assignment by developing philanthropic resources to support the educational mission of the university.
Meeting Schedule:
Three (3) meetings of the Board of Directors per year. Other Committees of the Board meet throughout the year.
Committee Classification:
CSU Directive/Guideline: Executive Order 698
Board of Trustee Policy for the California State University Auxiliary Organizations
California Code of Regulations, Title 6, Section 42402