Orange, Blue and You!
The University of Florida has reached the midway point in the most ambitious capital campaign in its history. The goal of the “Florida Tomorrow” campaign is to raise $1.5 billion in private funds by the fall of 2012. The campaign will assure that UF can achieve its vision: to define by example how a public university can best serve the global community.
This is especially relevant now, as we are experiencing a sharp downturn in the world’s economy and, closer to home, steep cuts to our state budget. No public university today can rely on public appropriations alone to produce excellence and multiply its value to society.
The good news is that UF has raised $870 million in private gifts and pledges since the beginning of the campaign in 2005.
Without the hard work and dedication of its faculty and staff, UF could not have achieved its current level of excellence. Faculty and staff participation in the campaign also helps to influence the gift decisions of corporations, foundations, alumni and friends. And finally, faculty and staff participation helps to motivate volunteers and potential donors in all areas of the campaign.
Gifts received during the “Orange, Blue and You!” faculty and staff annual campaign are counted as commitments in the “Florida Tomorrow” campaign. I encourage you to make your contribution to UF now. Your gift will directly benefit the students, faculty, staff and academic programs that you elect to support.
If you have already given, thank you. You are truly the foundation for The Gator Nation.
Carter Boydstun
Senior Associate VP for Development
Director, “Florida Tomorrow”
