Pledge to make a difference, together.
Established in 1909, Lanzhou University is a prestigious national key comprehensive university directly administered by the Ministry of Education. It stands as one of the prominent institutions under China's "Project 985" and "Project 211." With its rich history, robust educational capabilities, and remarkable achievements, Lanzhou University has ascended to the ranks of first-class universities. Over more than a century of operation, it has nurtured numerous exceptional talents and occupies a significant strategic position within the national higher education landscape, bearing the historical responsibility for cultivating senior professionals and advancing science, technology, and culture for our nation-particularly in the western region.
The development trajectory of Lanzhou University reflects both the wisdom and dedication of generations associated with it as well as the support from alumni and societal contributors. To enhance management over various types of donated funds while expanding fundraising avenues, Lanzhou University established its Donation Fund Management Committee on May 26, 2008. This committee oversees unified services and management concerning social donations received by the institution. In March 2013, following approval from China's Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Lanzhou University Education Development Foundation was officially founded as a private foundation with independent legal status under Ministry of Education supervision.
Focusing on serving university development objectives, this foundation aims to strengthen collaboration with alumni across all sectors while fostering amicable cooperative relationships that actively seek additional social resources. The foundation endeavors to implement diverse initiatives systematically to create new opportunities comprehensively while promoting educational advancement at Lanzhou University.
Upholding principles such as standardization, transparency, efficiency, safety, and service excellence; this Foundation manages various donations ensuring their utilization aligns fully with donor intentions alongside foundational purposes. Based on actual needs identified within campus activities-including personnel training programs; alumni engagement events; infrastructure projects; scientific research innovations; social welfare initiatives; career development funds-the Foundation seeks to invigorate university growth.
Since inception, the Foundation has successfully passed annual inspections conducted by China's Ministry of Civil Affairs each year while obtaining pre-tax deduction qualifications for contributions made by public welfare organizations. In 2017,it underwent evaluation by National Social Organization Evaluation Committee under said ministry receiving an AAAA rating designation. In June2020,it achieved recognition as charitable organization granted by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Looking ahead, taking into account support from alumni and various sectors within society, this Foundation will adhere steadfastly to its motto "self-improvement and creating a school of its own", focusing on internal development while pursuing strategies aimed at strengthening the university through human resources. The goal is to establish Lanzhou University a world-class institution with broader perspectives, more open attitudes, and greater commitment towards contributing positively to the advancement of higher education in our country. Concept: Standardization, transparency, efficiency, safety, service
Vision: Committed to becoming a warm, caring, and responsible university education foundation
Mission: To gather forces for good, support the development of LZU, and help the charity cause