University of Victoria Foundation
The University of Victoria Foundation, established in 1954, is responsible for managing almost $270 million in over 1000 endowment funds. The Foundation board employs investment counsel to advise on fund management and adheres to established guidelines and endowment management policies that attempt to produce the greatest yield each year, while at the same time protect the value of the funds against inflation.
The University of Victoria Foundation is governed by the University of Victoria Foundation Act (pdf). It has approved the following policies:
- Endowment Management Policy (pdf)
- Statement of Investment Objectives and Guidelines (pdf)
- Privacy Policy of the University of Victoria Foundation (pdf)
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
As at June 16, 2011
Elected by the Members
Ms. Lisa Hill (Chair)
Mr. Michael Mills
Mr. Andrew Turner
Mr. Richard Weech (Vice-Chair)
Appointed by the Board of Governors of the University
Mr. Robert Miller
Ms. Carolyn Thoms
Ms. Fiona Hunter
University Members ( ex officio)
Dr. David Turpin
Ms. Gayle Gorrill
Officers
Mr. Ibrahim Inayatali (President)
Mr. Andrew Coward (Treasurer)
Dr. Julia Eastman (Secretary)
For information about the University of Victoria Foundation, contact usec2@uvic.ca or 250-721-8102.