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Pacific University says fundraising shortfall delays Longhouse construction documents
Summary
Pacific University reported it needs roughly $140,000 to purchase construction documents for a student-designed Longhouse and that several grant requests (about $300,000) were declined; the university has raised $34,000 locally and has two outstanding grant applications totaling about $35,000.
Pacific University representatives updated the committee on the Longhouse project, a student-conceived community gathering space intended for cultural practice and events. Bridal Andrey, the associate director of development for grants, said the project needs about $140,000 to produce construction documents.
"I I'm Bridal Andrey. I'm the associate director of development for grants," Andrey said, and explained the fundraising challenge: the committee contributed $20,000 and the community has provided $14,000 to date; roughly $300,000 in grant requests have been declined and two outstanding grant requests total about $35,000.
Andrey characterized the current political and funding climate as challenging for projects associated with diversity, equity and inclusion, which has affected philanthropic support. The representative thanked the committee and encouraged continued outreach and fundraising.
A committee member offered encouragement and urged persistence; Andrey said the timeline for completion is to be determined and fundraising efforts will continue.
Next steps: Pacific University will continue grant and philanthropic outreach and maintain communication with the committee about progress.
