Unstoppable Campaign
Record Year For Fundraising
| USF News
Total dollars raised in FY 2010-11.
"This record-breaking year is a testament to the strong support for our vision of becoming one of the best metropolitan research universities in the country."
— Judy Genshaft, USF President
"The continuing success of the USF:Unstoppable campaign will provide momentum for the University of South Florida as it grows into a world leader in teaching and research."
— Les Muma, Campaign Chair
It was a record-breaking year for the USF: Unstoppable campaign. In fact, it was the largest year for fundraising in the history of the university — by a long shot. In just 12 months, the USF: Unstoppable campaign raised more than $111 million, an astonishing $30.1 million over the previous record set in FY 2007-08.
Campaign Director Rod Grabowski attributes the success to continuous discourse with prospective donors. "During the course of the economic downturn, it was our philosophy to continue to stay engaged with prospective donors to articulate the needs of the university and help donors understand how their contributions can make a difference at USF."
It is a philosophy that worked, and one that is focused on the future of USF.
"Literally tens of thousands of people joined us to help the University of South Florida as it strives to be one of the finest public universities in the nation," says Joel Momberg, CEO of the USF Foundation and senior vice president for University Advancement & Alumni Affairs. "I am grateful for the tremendous show of support from each and every donor to the campaign."
$81.5 million
Previous fundraising record set in FY 2007-08.
$72.6 million
Total raised for program enhancements.
In FY 2010-11, program enhancements made possible through the USF: Unstoppable campaign came in the form of cash, technology and instructional equipment.
44,837
Number of donors
118%
Increase in fundraising over FY 2009-10
BY DONORS
Of more thant 44,000 donors, the largest percentage were friends of the university at 50.6%, followed by alumni at 37.5% and parents at 4.9%. Employees composed 4.2% percent of givers, and organizations (including corporations, groups and private foundations) represented 2.8% of donors.