PARENT & FAMILY
PHILANTHROPY
The Parent & Family Philanthropy Council (PFPC) is a leadership board of parent volunteers who serve a one-year renewable term.
Members enjoy developing a connection with each other, and many parent volunteers choose to stay active on the committee even after their children graduate.
The Council’s goals are to raise awareness, increase philanthropic support and become more involved with the university to enhance the UCF experience for all Knights.
To join the PFPC, please fill out our interest form.
Lea Assenmacher
Chair, Parent & Family Philanthropy Council
MESSAGE FROM
THE CHAIR
Dear Parents,
I love UCF and cannot understate the impact the university has on my success in life. I attended UCF, earning my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. I met my husband at UCF and have made lifelong friends both my time as a student and an alumna. My connection to UCF has only strengthened since my son enrolled at UCF two years ago as a biology major.
I have witnessed amazing growth and change at UCF since I graduated, but one constant has been the opportunity for success that the university has provided to its students. I want to do my part to ensure the same opportunities continue for all future Knigths, and to achieve that success some of our students may need additional support. That is why I believe it is so important to give back to UCF and why I became a part of the Parent & Family Philanthropy Council, first as a volunteer and now as a chair. I am committed to giving UCF Knights the help they need as they pursue their educational goals.
I hope you will join me and other UCF parents in making a difference in the lives of our UCF Knights.
Go Knights, Charge On!
What do PFPC Members do?
WELCOME
Welcome new parents to the University of Central Florida.
SERVE
Serve as ambassadors to UCF and build relationships between parents and the university.
IDENTIFY
Help identify potential new Parent and Philanthropy Council Members.
ATTEND
Attend Council events as schedules allow.
GIVE
Make leadership gift commensurate with philanthropic capacity and passion for UCF.
PARENT
PHILANTHROPY
Last year 4,000 parents gave more than $2.4 million to support important student scholarships and programs like those noted below.
Wellness and Health Promotion Services
This program offers a variety of services and programs aimed at helping Knights be healthy; including the Gather Lunch.
Knights Helping Knight Pantry
The pantry provides food, clothing and toiletries to students in need.
Career Services
This important area helps Knights prepare for their professional careers after graduation.
4,000
Parent Donors
$2.4M
in Support
LEARN MORE
To learn more about becoming a member of the Parent & Family Philanthropy Council or supporting the Parent & Family Fund, please contact Anna Poulton ’17, Assistant Director of Student and Family Philanthropic engagement, at anna.poulton@ucf.edu or 407.882.0542.
You may also make a convenient online gift to the Parent and Family Fund.
