Letter from Michael Alford

MICHAEL ALFORD

President & CEO Seminole Boosters, Inc.

Since 1954, a very special group of passionate Seminoles has dedicated their resources to helping Florida State Athletics succeed. Every year, we continue to grow, and have come so far since that time.

Now, as we kickoff new annual campaigns, we also reflect on the remarkable support we continue to receive from you and your fellow supporters. Your commitment provides educational and leadership opportunities for more than 500 student-athletes who represent our beloved brand. Everything that continues to be accomplished—cumulative GPA above 3.0, more than 6,500 hours of community outreach served, graduation rate at 85 percent or higher—is a direct result of your investment into this program.

Over the past seven decades, we have seen more than 6,500 student-athletes earn their degree, with about half being first-generation college students. As an institution of higher education, graduation is the goal and athletics is the vessel.

We also continue our commitment to competitive success. Our teams continue to earn conference and national accolades while competing for championships each year. The Florida State Athletics brand is strong and we embrace the role as a shining light for our institution across the country and around the world.

It is my pleasure to share with you the 2020 financial update. Enclosed you will find an overall summary as well as a campaign update for the prior fundraising year, which includes endowment, facility, estate planning, annual fund and Coaches Clubs. We hope this report displays the impact your contributions have on our program.

If you have questions about a specific campaign or fund, please contact J.P. Sinclair, Seminole Boosters Chief Financial Officer at (850) 644-3484 or jpsinclair@fsu.edu.

On behalf of the entire athletic department, including coaches and student-athletes, as well as Seminole Boosters, thank you for your loyal support. Go Noles!

Sincerely,