ADVANCEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS DONORS
YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
From UCF’s origins in the Space Race to its designation as a preeminent university, our donors have fueled our boldest aspirations and achievements, committed, as much as we are, to shaping a future without limits. Those who have placed their trust in us have changed countless lives and continue to forge the path ahead.
When you invest in UCF, you not only affirm the power of higher education — you lay the foundation for the kind of personal and professional growth that contributes to a stronger, more informed society.
DONOR EXPERIENCE
The Donor Experience Team at UCF ensures every donor feels appreciated, informed and connected to the lives they help shape. With a commitment to transparency and an exceptional donor experience, Donor Relations builds lasting relationships that honor donor intent and celebrate the impact of giving.
MEET OUR DONORS
Jimmy Ferrell ’80
Managing Director at Beacon Pointe Advisors Florida
From serving on the UCF Foundation Board to donating a gift of life insurance, Jimmy Ferrell ’80 has spent decades giving back to his alma mater, the place that helped him find success.
Mark Norato ’91
Vice President of North American Partners in Anesthesia
Raised by a single mother in a low-income Miami neighborhood, Mark Norato ’91 is giving others who grew up in similar circumstances the opportunities he never had.
Heather Pigman ’94
Partner at Hollingsworth LLP
Heather Pigman ’94 celebrated the boundless spirit that makes a Knight a Knight, with a nearly $1 million commitment on UCF Day of Giving.
GIVING RECOGNITION
UCF’s premier donor recognition circle, the Constellation Society honors alumni and friends whose cumulative lifetime giving totals $100,000 or more.
Honoring donors who contribute over $1,000 each year, the UCF President’s Circle offers recognition, insider insights and exclusive engagement opportunities.
The Charles Millican Legacy Society brings together dedicated donors who have committed a planned gift and informed UCF of their intent.
The Shareholders Society recognizes donors who make charitable commitments of $25,000 or more (or at least $5,000 annually over five years) in support of UCF Athletics.
Black & Gold Loyal celebrates alumni, parents and friends who have demonstrated long-term commitment to UCF through consecutive years of giving.
WHY I GIVE
“When our son Russ was severely wounded in Iraq in 2005, my wife Rose rushed to his bedside to care for him. She spent the next two years traveling from Washington, D.C., to Texas, to the VA Hospital in Tampa, Fla., to nurse him back to health. We are blessed to start this scholarship to honor her memory and dedication to our family. We hope that our story will inspire the recipients to work hard, have compassion and dedicate themselves to being exceptional, caring nurses.”
Paul Marek
Founder of the Rose H. Marek Acute Care Endowed Nursing Scholarship
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