University of Central Florida Athletics issued the following announcement on Sept. 23.
UCF Athletics established the Shareholders Society in the fall of 2018 to build a community of friends who provide financial support beyond the cost of season tickets. In preparation for our promising future in the Big 12, we must strategically build a larger community of stakeholders whose common interest is advancing UCF Athletics' mission, vision and competitive success on and off the field. To this end, we are excited to introduce an enhanced giving recognition level in our Shareholders Society – the Big 12 level at $12,000 annually over five years - a $60,000 pledge commitment.
The Big 12 level will replace our Preferred Shareholder level ($10,000). Current donors at the Preferred level will continue to be stewarded relatively throughout the term of their existing commitment.
Charitable commitments for UCF Athletics of $25,000 or more (minimum of $5,000 annually over five years) are recognized as Shareholders. This program serves as a vehicle to best pursue the charitable interests of our growing and maturing base of alumni, season ticket-holders and community friends. According to a donor's annual giving level, Shareholders receive exclusive and unique engagement opportunities and experiences with University and Athletics leadership and coaches. There are currently almost 220 major gift donors towards a goal of 300 Shareholders by June 30, 2022.
Whether through our "$12 for XII," "Knight Nation Challenge" or our Varsity Knights annual fundraising efforts on social media, our Shareholder level at $5,000 annually, the new Big 12 level at $12,000 annually, our AD Circle level at $25,000 annually or our Legacy Circle level at $50,000 annually, every size gift is essential to our success. Our large and passionate fanbase is a huge advantage for us and we will continue to provide a variety of annual giving options for all of our alumni and fans to make a difference.
"The growth of our Shareholders Society has been remarkable and continues to help us build championship-caliber facilities, support our exceptional student-athletes throughout their academic, athletics and post athletics career at UCF and deliver enhanced competitive sport operating budgets," says UCF vice president and director of athletics Terry Mohajir. "Currently in the American Athletic Conference and in the Big 12 in coming years, we strive to win championships and change the lives of our student-athletes and this new Big 12 level in addition to all of our donor levels of the Shareholders Society will help us continue to pursue these goals now and into the future."
For more information about the Shareholders Society, please contact the ChargeOn Fund at chargeonfund@ucfathletics.org or (407) 768-3272.
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