Thank You
In extraordinary times, our generous donors continue to show their invaluable support. Your commitment and investment in UWF makes all the difference. By transforming UWF, we transform the region. We’re navigating the waters of opportunity through our research, academics, athletics, ideas and innovation. Our high-impact learning practices are preparing our students to influence the industries of the future. Our accomplishments are earning us worldwide recognition. Your contributions are providing us with momentum to propel us forward into the future. Our success would not be possible without you. Thank you for supporting and fostering our spirited community of learners.
hen I think of all we have accomplished during these extraordinary times, I am immediately filled with gratitude due to the loyalty of our donors. Your generosity boosts the “unbreakable Argo spirit” during this season. Your support has allowed us to provide students with important resources to succeed and financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic, fundraising has remained strong. In the 2020-21 fiscal year, the University received 58 major gifts. Our alumni continue to step up in outstanding numbers to strengthen our University through philanthropy.
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You, our donors, are among our most important supporters. The full impact of your generosity will be revealed for years to come. We truly appreciate your contributions, service and support. Together we will move into the future with enthusiasm and continue making an impact in our community, state and beyond.
Martha D. Saunders University of West Florida President
Message from the Vice President During the 20-21 fiscal year, your support was inspirational. Through your giving, you provided invaluable resources and helped us achieve historic milestones, including the most alumni donors in the institution’s history. It is important to recognize what was certainly an extraordinary response to an extraordinary year. It is clear we can rely on our shared resilience when we face the unexpected. We have a noble mission that demands an unwavering commitment to excellence and your investment ensures we deliver. Thank you for your steadfast commitment to the University.
Howard J. Reddy Vice President of University Advancement
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UWF President Martha Saunders, Herman Rolfs and Dr. Sheila Dunn honor Valerie Rolfs at the check presentation to establish the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music.
The Music Plays On HERMAN AND VALERIE ROLFS ESTABLISH DR. GRIER WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF MUSIC By Jenny Pedraza 4 University of West Florida
Dr. Herman and Mrs. Valerie Rolfs both had successful careers in the medical field, but it was a love of classical music that proved to be a theme in their lives together and in the legacy they would leave. Herman Rolfs was a pioneering radiologist, retiring from a long career in the field after serving as chief of radiology and nuclear medicine for White-Wilson Medical Center in Fort Walton Beach. Valerie Rolfs was a nurse and nursing professor. She retired as
an associate professor at Miami-Dade Community College and as a visiting professor for five schools of nursing in Colombia, South America. Herman Rolfs grew up in Pensacola after his parents settled in the area during the Great Depression. He would later describe those early years as “economically very difficult.” In 1936, the family found a church home at McIlwain Presbyterian Church in Pensacola and would lean on church members as an extended family during difficult times. Music was a part of Herman’s life beginning in childhood. His family would gather around the radio to listen to classical music. A church member gave Herman a clarinet and taught him to play as his family could not afford lessons.
“At one of the last recitals they organized, Herman thanked the audience for helping them fulfill their dream of bringing beautiful music to the community.” —Gary Leuchtman, friend and attorney of the Rolfs Once Herman learned about band scholarships for college students, he applied in the hopes of pursuing higher education. He was awarded a band scholarship throughout his college career and was able to grow his talents and interest in the music field. He later replaced the clarinet with the saxophone, joking that it “just made him look cooler.”
Without this scholarship opportunity, Herman said he would have never pursued a degree and been able to go into the field of medicine. Herman and Valerie loved to travel, visit friends all over the world and collect classical music albums along the way. The Rolfs decided to pursue an idea to showcase international classical pianists to their church community. What began as a private family memorial at McIlwain Presbyterian Church for Herman’s parents quickly grew into the “Rolfs’ Music Series” which ran for 18 seasons. The Rolfs’ longtime friend and attorney, Gary Leuchtman, said that over the years, the Rolfs’ home was graced by many amazing and gifted artists. “They spoke often about their experiences and the rare opportunity they had of meeting and becoming personally acquainted with so many gifted pianists from across the world,” Leuchtman said.
Violinist and UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music alumna Rachel Hestras Rivera in the Rolfs Music Hall.
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“At one of the last recitals they organized, Herman thanked the audience for helping them fulfill their dream of bringing beautiful music to the community.” Fortunately, the Rolfs’ musical dreams would not end there. A month before his death in August 2020, Herman purchased a coveted Imperial Bösendorfer piano for the University of West Florida Department of Music as a way to help aspiring musicians at UWF and honor Valerie, who died in November 2019. In Fall 2020, UWF announced an anonymous gift to rename the Department of Music. The Rolfs’ final gift fulfilled their wish to honor the first chair of the music department by establishing the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music. Both Herman and Valerie Rolfs had access to higher education because of critical scholarship support they received in college. They were passionate about providing that same access that they were afforded to young musicians at UWF. Their gift now funds a $7 million scholarship endowment for music students and members of the Argo Athletic Band. In fact, every music student at UWF will have access to scholarship support because of the Rolfs’ generosity. This gift also established a separate endowment to allow the school to fulfill its five-year plan and work toward the long-term goals of establishing a symphony orchestra, an opera program, an expanded concert series and a graduate program.
The Rolfs gifted the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music a monumental and rare gift in an Imperial Bösendorfer piano to be used for future concerts and recitals.
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“This gift is transformational for our music students,” said Dr. Sheila Dunn, director of the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music. “It will put UWF on the map, creating visibility and recognition for our faculty and students. I envision this gift drawing students to our program from around the nation and the world, while also having a major impact on those from our local community.”
The battle is back! Show your support for another Battle of the Decades at UWF’s Annual Day of Giving. Make your gift on April 14, 2022, and help your generation win! Alumni are invited to share their graduating decade when giving and non-alumni donors can choose from supporting the decade they got involved at UWF or when they made their first gift to the University. Donate $30 to earn a pair of exclusive UWF socks. Who will win the battle in 2022? When we all come together, our students and University win. #UWFDayOfGiving
Learn more and make your gift at dayofgiving.uwf.edu.
Barbara gave the 11 a.m. tours each Thursday at Historic Pensacola Village for more than 10 years. She is now giving back to help preserve this beloved site for future generations to enjoy.
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Experiencing Pensacola’s History GOGGINS’ GIFTS PROPEL CULTURAL TOURISM By Jenny Pedraza
“Reading about history is not the same as experiencing it, and if we don’t preserve what we have, then it is gone forever,” said Barbara Goggins. “I sincerely believe we need to save our cultural heritage.” A lifetime history lover, Goggins spent part of her life living in Europe. She remembers traveling for miles to see a Roman amphitheater or aqueduct or spending the day touring a church or admiring architecture and statues. Eventually settling in Pensacola, Goggins began volunteering as a tour guide in the Historic Pensacola Village in 1993. Historic Pensacola encompasses 8.5 acres with 31 properties and is a living laboratory providing residents, visitors and University of West Florida students the opportunity to experience and learn about a variety of time periods. Living history interpreters help bring 450 years of Pensacola’s history to life, showcasing America’s first multi-year settlement each day. Every Thursday for more than 10 years, Goggins gave the 11 a.m. tour. She also volunteered in the archives and collections areas, always feeling “very much at home in the Historic Village.”
Over the years, Goggins has financially supported Pensacola’s history and cultural tourism by giving to the UWF Historic Trust, which manages Historic Pensacola. Her gifts have helped restore a Civil War flag that was carried by the Confederate army during the Battle of Santa Rosa Island in 1861 and have contributed to the addition and restoration of the train that is part of the Museum of Industry. Goggins’ most recent gift will provide further improvements to the train, including a covering, lighting and interactive elements for children—all to help showcase the industries of rail, fishing, brick making and lumber that propelled Pensacola from a frontier to a commercial center.
When asked why this type of preservation is so important, Goggins mentions the area’s many notable historic properties and sites: forts; a lighthouse; a historic village; the Naval Aviation Museum; the Pensacola Museum of History; Historic St. Michael’s Cemetery; the oldest protestant church in Florida standing on its original foundation; artifacts from the French, Spanish and English occupation of Pensacola; and of special interest to her, the archaeological sites of Tristán de Luna’s settlement in 1559. “We were the first city on the continent, where 1,500 settlers came to begin a new life in the New World,” she said. “The people didn’t come for gold, silver or to conquer—they came to make a home. How great would it be if every Pensacola resident knew about our great history?”
“We were the first city on the continent, where 1,500 settlers came to begin a new life in the New World. The people didn’t come for gold, silver or to conquer—they came to make a home.” — Barbara Goggins, Historic Pensacola Donor Foundation Annual Report 9
Generosity for Generations to Come
INVESTING IN THE POWER OF POSSIBILITY
Transformational gifts from alumni and friends secures the success of our students. This timeline shows how our donors are shaping the future of UWF.
July 2020
August 2020 Caldwell Associates Architects In July, Caldwell Associates Architects made a $75,000 gift commitment to support the Darrell Gooden Center on the University of West Florida Pensacola campus. With this gift, the Argonaut Corridor officially became the Caldwell Family Argonaut Corridor.
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Christopher Dugas Chris Dugas, with family and friends, established the Sean Dugas Memorial Scholarship Endowment in memory of Chris’s son with a gift of $22,000. This scholarship will provide support for graduating seniors from Gulf Breeze High School attending UWF.
Drs. Muhammad and Fatema Rashid The Rashids donated more than $62,000 in 2020 to establish the Dr. Fatema Rashid Diversity Scholarship Endowment and the Dr. Muhammad H. Rashid Engineering Research and Projects Endowment in the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering.
November 2020
August 2020
October 2020 Baptist Health Care A generous gift to the UWF Intercollegiate Sports Medicine Fund established Baptist Health Care as the official sports medicine provider for UWF Athletics. This transformational gift provided multiple athletic trainers in support of our Argo athletic teams.
President Martha Saunders President Martha Saunders and her husband, Joe Bailey, demonstrated their commitment to supporting UWF employees in need with a $30,000 gift to the UWF Employee Emergency Assistance Fund, accessible to faculty and staff members when facing challenging times.
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November 2020
December 2020
Robert Rigsby In memory of UWF professor Dr. Robert Anderson, alumni Robert Rigsby established the Dr. Robert L. Anderson Endowment with a $25,000 gift. This endowment will provide scholarship and operational support for students majoring in political science or pre-law.
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Randy and Stacy Norwood of Norwood Stucco, Inc. Randy and Stacy Norwood of Norwood Stucco, Inc. donated $25,000 to create the Tyler Chase Norwood Construction Management Scholarship in memory of their nephew. This scholarship will provide support to undergraduate students in the Construction Management Program.
December 2020
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Dudley Greenhut Revocable Trust In 2020, the Dudley Greenhut Revocable Trust provided $25,000 in to their endowment, the Herman & Pearl Greenhut Scholarship and Grant Endowment. This endowment provides scholarships to deserving students across the University of West Florida.
ParsCo Northwest Florida construction firm, ParsCo, donated $25,000 to the College of Education and Professional Studies, establishing an endowment which provides scholarships for undergraduate students in the Construction Management program at the University of West Florida.
L. Ray Harry With a gift of $20,928 to the McHenry & Eva Lois Harry Endowed Scholarship, L. Ray Harry continued to provide additional scholarship support for need-based students pursuing a career in a field of engineering at UWF.
December 2020
December 2020
Alfred I. duPont Foundation With more than 20 years of support for UWF, the Alfred I. duPont Foundation continued their generosity with a $50,000 gift to the Alfred I. duPont Foundation Scholarship, providing support to students from Northwest Florida who attend UWF.
February 2021
Dr. Judith Bense A gift commitment of $100,000 from President Emeritus Dr. Judy Bense builds on her legacy of starting football at UWF. Her gift will go towards expanding the Darrell Gooden Center and adding a new Sports Medicine Center to campus.
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New Chemistry Endowment The Dean Michael T. Huggins Chemistry Endowment was established with an anonymous gift of $25,000 in honor of Michael Huggins, the former dean of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering.
April 2021
March 2021
April 2021
Achieve Escambia, Inc. With a total annual giving of $42,069, Achieve Escambia provided support for the Achieve Healthy EscaRosa health dashboard, a program created with the Haas Center to determine community health priorities to improve wellness for all residents. 14 University of West Florida
Joe and Maggie Ambersley Joe and Maggie Ambersley continued their support of UWF Athletics with a gift commitment of $50,000 in support of the expansion of the Darrell Gooden Center and new Sports Medicine Center on the UWF Pensacola campus.
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Vaughan Holmes Hedrick With a generous contribution of $20,000 to the Vaughan Hedrick Arts Endowment, Vaughan demonstrated her ongoing commitment to support the fine and performing arts programs at the University of West Florida and the students pursuing those degrees.
BBVA Compass In continuing their support of the Maygarden Center for Financial Literacy and the Small Business Development Center, BBVA’s commitment of $22,500 will assist local small businesses and individuals with financial education, making a tremendous impact on our local community.
Pledges and Recurring Gifts Thank you to the following individuals who continued to support the University of West Florida through their ongoing pledge payments and recurring annual gifts to the University during this fiscal year: Sandy Sansing $20,000 Linda Cassaly Charitable LEAD Annuity Trust $25,000
April 2021
Jani-King $28,500 Kugelman Family Foundation $30,000
May 2021
Florida Board of Governors/Helios Education Foundation First Generation Scholarship $22,600 Dr. Usha Kundu and Mr. Mahadeb Kundu $205,000 Valerie and Ray Russenberger $20,000 Dr. Bob Kimball $150,000
Guided Particles Systems With a gift of $37,125, David Fries and Guided Particle Systems provided support for the expansion of the Kugelman Honors internship program, giving students real-world experience to complement their lessons in the classroom.
Pen Air Federal Credit Union $130,500 Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Nickelsen $22,210 Gulf Power Foundation $56,000
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On and Off the Field At UWF, I’ve gained a whole other family. The scholarships have helped me financially and have motivated me to do my best in school and in softball. With the scholarships, I made the dean’s list the past two fall semesters as I work to earn a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration. My team went to the world series, Gulf South Conference championship and regional championship. That’s something I’m very proud of. I can’t thank you enough. It means more than you know. Teala Howard ’22, Recipient of the Camille and Don Carunchio Softball Scholarship, First Generation Scholarship and the George and Ann Belleau Scholarship
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Argo Dollar INITIATIVE SPARKS GIVING FOR YEARS TO COME By Allison Morgan
This year, in addition to receiving their diplomas at commencement, University of West Florida graduates received another gift that keeps giving. With the help of Members First Credit Union, each graduate was given a dollar to make their first gift to the University through what’s been “coined” as the Argo Dollar initiative. As they arrived at Blue Wahoos Stadium, for the first in-person commencement ceremonies in a year due to COVID-19, Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 graduates were offered a dollar at check in to give back in support of their alma mater. The dollar signified that all gifts, no matter the size, are important to the University. More than 1,000 graduates attended the ceremonies and were able to be a part of the first group of Argo Dollar recipients. Collin Crews ’21 knows the importance of supporting the University. “Giving back to UWF not only helps the future of Argo Nation, but also myself by connecting me with the alumni association to give me those stepping stones to leap into my future,” Crews said. The University hopes this initial gift inspires a lifelong commitment to philanthropy and support for the
causes, organizations and institutions that graduates are passionate about. UWF plans to continue the Argo Dollar initiative, with the help of MFCU, a pledge that was made for five years. “Members First is serious about supporting the local community, education and our young people,” said Caryl Greene, president and CEO of Members First Credit Union . “While our main mission is to give people a path to meet their financial dreams and needs, an integral part of overall success is fostering a culture that enhances life in Northwest Florida. By partnering with the University of West Florida for their Argo Dollar initiative, students are encouraged to contribute back to the school and community that supported them. We are about ‘people helping people’. The Argo Dollar initiative is a perfect fit.”
UWF has developed several new innovative ways to engage alumni and encourage giving which has led to an increase in alumni giving. Last year, UWF also launched the Sustaining Alumni program, a new alumni membership level for alumni who make gifts to the University of West Florida each year. This membership group receives exclusive benefits and communications regarding alumni events and University news. “We are so grateful for the continued support of our alumni, even in challenging times,” said Howard J. Reddy, vice president for University Advancement. “Alumni giving is critical to the success of our institution. These gifts to UWF demonstrate that the graduates of our University uphold our mission and invest in the next generations of Argos.”
“Giving back to UWF not only helps the future of Argo Nation, but also myself by connecting me with the alumni association to give me those stepping stones to leap into my future.” —Collin Crews ’21 Foundation Annual Report 19
UWF launches CyberSuccess PROGRAM SPONSORED BY REGIONS FOUNDATION PREPARES VETERANS FOR CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE By Allison Morgan An innovative University of West Florida cybersecurity workforce development program is training veterans across Northwest Florida and South Alabama, with the help of Regions Foundation. Regions Foundation, the nonprofit initiative of Regions Bank that supports community investments, provided $175,000 to UWF to sponsor the program. UWF CyberSuccess, provides free cybersecurity training and career development online for eligible veterans. The goal of the program is to prepare and transition veterans into rewarding cybersecurity jobs along the Gulf Coast. Program benefits include career development support, access to connect with employers, and industry certifications and credentials to document skills and competencies.
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Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, director of the UWF Center for Cybersecurity, and Scott Barrow, Pensacola market executive for Regions Bank.
“Northwest Florida is ripe with veterans who possess the skill set to thrive in the booming cybersecurity industry,” said Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, associate vice president, UWF Center for Cybersecurity. “This program will place veterans into cybersecurity roles to enhance workforce and economic development across our region.” The program’s initial cohort graduated in July. The second cohort of applicants will be selected during the 2021-2022 academic year. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizen or permanent resident, U.S. military veteran, high school diploma or equivalent and some IT or cybersecurity experience.
to supporting our veterans, whose service to our country deserves special recognition,” said Scott Barrow, market executive for Regions Bank in Pensacola. “CyberSuccess will help us meet each of those goals here in Pensacola and South Alabama. We are honored to help these brave men and women pave their way forward to rewarding careers in cybersecurity, giving them yet another platform to protect our country from harm as they all have done so well.”
“Education and workforce readiness are top community engagement priorities for Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation. We are also dedicated
Designated as the Southeast Regional Hub for National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity by the National Security Agency, the UWF
“Northwest Florida is ripe with veterans who possess the skill set to thrive in the booming cybersecurity industry.” —Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, associate vice president, UWF Center for Cybersecurity
Center for Cybersecurity is nationally recognized for its workforce development programs. The cybersecurity workforce shortage is nearly 24,000 in Florida, 6,000 in Alabama and tops 500,000 nationwide according to CyberSeek, a comprehensive cybersecurity workforce analytics website. The Center for Cybersecurity utilizes its Cybersecurity for All® program to train veterans for cybersecurity careers. Established in 2019, Cybersecurity for All® provides accelerated, flexible education and training pathways for individuals and organizations across sectors, including government, defense and the private sector. The program leverages the Florida Cyber Range®, a state-of-the-art virtual environment housed at the Center that helps learners develop hands-on skills and competencies through real-world cybersecurity exercises and scenarios. For more information about the UWF Center for Cybersecurity, visit uwf.edu/cyber.
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Financial Information UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA FOUNDATION
The UWF Foundation exists to encourage, manage and administer private resources to support the mission and priorities of the University of West Florida, as established by the Board of Trustees and the president of the University of West Florida.
The Foundation is dedicated to assisting the University through building the donor and board restricted endowments, currently valued at $100.5 million. Through private financial support, Foundation resources support long-term academic and other priorities of the University, provide opportunities for students and afford a margin of institutional excellence unavailable with state funds. Investment Philosophy—Asset Allocation and Style Diversification
Research suggests that the decision to allocate total assets among various asset classes will far outweigh security selection and other decisions that impact portfolio performance. The Investment Committee recognizes the strategic importance of asset allocation and style diversification in the investment performance of the assets over long periods of time. Domestic and international equities, both large and small capitalization, fixed income, cash equivalent 22 University of West Florida
securities, real estate, private equity, and fund of funds hedge funds in the form of diversified fund of funds have been determined to be acceptable vehicles for these assets. Additional asset classes and style strategies may be incorporated into the investment philosophy in the future. Investment Objective
The objectives of the assets are the enhancement of capital and real purchasing power while limiting exposure to risk of loss. Real purchasing power or real rate of return will be defined as returns in excess of inflation as defined by Consumer Price Index. At a minimum, long-term rates of return should be equal to an amount sufficient to maintain the purchasing power of these assets and provide necessary capital to fund the Foundation’s spending policy. As such, the desired minimum rate of return is equal to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 400 basis points (4%) for spending, plus an additional 200 basis point (2%) on an annualized basis. Bottom line, the overall minimum rate of return is equal to CPI plus 600 basis points (6%). In light of this return requirement, the portfolio should be constructed using a total return approach with a significant portion of the funds invested to seek growth of principal over time. The assets
are to be invested for the long term, and a higher short-term volatility in these assets is to be expected and accepted. Spending Policy
The Foundation takes seriously its responsibility to provide prudent fiduciary management, oversight of the endowments and intergenerational equity. To this end, the Foundation utilizes a one-year waiting period before awarding spending and a stepdown spending allocation method should an endowment fall underwater. Through utilization of a well diversified investment portfolio strategy, prudent spending allocation policy, and the best good faith effort of its board members, the Foundation attempts to continue to provide spending to support the scholarships, programs, and faculty as designated by the donor while preserving over time the donor’s gifts to the endowment corpus. Further details on the investment policy are available at the Foundation’s website uwf.edu/foundation. The UWF Foundation was organized and incorporated in 1965 for the purpose of stimulating voluntary private support from alumni, parents, friends, corporations, foundations and others for the benefit of the University of West Florida.
Programs and Other
$35,243,437
Capital Assets $8,605,800
Unrestricted $5,056,621
Endowments $66,401,120
Foundation Net Position
Foundation Reserve Fund
Programs and Other
$4,062,314
$35,243,437
Faculty Support
$8,642,988
$148,651,678
Endowments $66,401,120
Scholarships $20,639,398
Foundation Reserve Fund $4,062,314
Faculty Support
$8,642,988
Scholarships
Endowments
$20,639,398
$66,401,120 Professorships
Scholarships
$11,763,613
$34,281,843
Program Services Professorships
$11,763,613
$20,355,664
Scholarships $34,281,843
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UWF Foundation Board of Directors 2020-2021 Gerald Adcox *Richard “Dick” Baker BOT Representative Connie Bookman *Eric Brammer ‘99 UWF Alumni Board President Charles “Rick” Byars Jason Crawford ’04, ‘10 Chair *Dr. Matthew Crow Faculty Senate V.P. DeeDee Davis Gail Dorsey ’83 Immediate Past Chair Megan Fry Darrell Gooden John Gormley ’96, ‘98 Secretary Caryl Greene Tim Haag ‘85 Chad Henderson James Hosman ’99, ‘01 Vice Chair Kathie Jeffcoat **Erin Larkin SGA Vice President Louis A. “Trip” Maygarden III Amber McClure ’03, ‘05 John Peacock, Jr. David Peaden, II William Rone ’73, ‘78 Chris Roney ‘98 *Martha D. Saunders University President Rodney Sutton ‘91 Treasurer Bruce Vredenburg Todd Zaborski ‘08 *Ex-Officio Voting Member
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Donor Bill of Rights Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights: 1. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes. 2. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities. 3. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements. 4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given. 5. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition. 6. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law. 7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature. 8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors. 9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share. 10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers. The text of the above statement in its entirety was developed by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and adopted in November 1993.
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