VISION
An effective resource mobilization vehicle that enables Strathmore University realize her vision.
Through this vision, we hope to be a long-term stable and significant provider of resources in supporting Strathmore University goals. This is founded on the belief that a dynamic and effective resource mobilization vehicle will enable SU realize its vision of becoming a leading outcome driven entrepreneurial research University that translates her excellence into major contribution to culture, economic well-being and quality of life providing lasting solutions to problems of world-wide significance
MISSION
To mobilize resources for the sustainability and advancement of Strathmore University
The mission statement summarizes the purpose of Strathmore University Foundation (SUF) existence. Our sole customer is Strathmore University. SUF recognizes that it must ensure stewardship of resources entrusted to her and thus fulfill the covenant with donors.
STRATEGIC PILLARS
The following are the strategic pillars necessary to achieve the SUF’s vision of becoming an effective resource mobilization vehicle that enables Strathmore University realize her vision:
- Develop strategic partnership
- Promote awareness and culture of fundraising and philanthropy
- Develop financial sustainability for Strathmore University.
Our History
THAT ALL MAY BE ONE
Strathmore University Foundation supports Strathmore University in Nairobi as a Kenyan based registered Not- for- Profit Company limited by guarantee having no shares. The Foundation’s office is located at the Strathmore University Madaraka Campus.
Since her inception in the 1960s as Strathmore College offering advanced courses in commerce and accounting, the then Strathmore College benefited from the goodwill of friends and well-wishers across the world who gave donations to support the college needs and growth. Resource mobilization was done by senior staff of the college who were also involved in teaching. As the college grew and applied to operate as a university in 2003, it became necessary to establish a mechanism dedicated to fundraising and hence give room for growth in the University’s capacity to grow in her resource mobilization efforts while maintaining academic excellence.
Over the years, the fundraising function has undergone many changes in form and leadership eventually culminating in the establishment of the Advancement and External Relations department in 2008. Since then, the university has experienced successful resource mobilization campaigns which has enabled the university to grow from the initial few buildings at the administration center that hosted Accountancy and Information Technology courses to now include the Students center, School of Business, School of Management Science, School of Humanities, School of Law, School of Tourism and Hospitality to name but a few.
Following the launch of the 2015-2025 SU Strategic plan, the university leadership established Strathmore University Foundation (SUF) to spearhead resource mobilization and friend raising initiatives for and on behalf of the University. This is to cope with the rapidly changing internal and external environment in the fundraising sphere, demand for services necessitated by rapid growth of the University and need for major development projects. The demand for funding has also increased in the areas of student scholarships, research funds and community service.
