GREATER AUSTIN ALUMNI CHAPTER
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
Thank you for making this an AMAZING fundraising year so far! Your support has brought us over halfway to our $5.5 million fundraising cash goal and has fueled unprecedented giving. I could not let the year come to a close without sharing the details of the success FAMU has experienced because of you.
Giving to FAMU has increased by 78% over the last year. With over 4,000 donors, our number of donors has increased by 197% since this time last year. Additionally, we have had a 48% increase in the total number of donors since last fiscal year. To date, total fundraising exceeds $6.8 million in cash and pledges.
I would like to thank the National Alumni Association chapter presidents for their leadership in helping to further the mission of FAMU. I would also like to specifically thank FAMU alumna Cecka Rose Green. In August, Cecka initiated the $10for10 Challenge by giving $10 to FAMU and challenging 10 other individuals to follow suit. Reviving alumni giving, this exciting challenge went viral and soon Rattlers around the world were participating. To date, this initiative has raised over $156,000.
As we celebrate our successes, we recognized that there is still work to do in order to make FAMU a best-in-class university. Your continued support will help us attract talented students and accomplished faculty and offer both a meaningful and impactful Rattler experience. It will also provide the financial resources needed to fill the gap for students in jeopardy of dropping out due to lack of funding. According to a Public Agenda report for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, With Their Whole Lives Ahead of Them, 65% of students who drop out plan to return but only about 38% actually meet that reality.
It’s a new season here at FAMU! As we look ahead, recognizing the phenomenal opportunities for growth, we hope that you will consider making a gift to FAMU and mentioning the “Fundraising Update” when asked what brought you to the website. Remember, every gift—no matter the size—has an impact and will make a difference!
Sincerely,
Thomas Haynes, Ph.D.
Vice President, University Advancement
Executive Director, FAMU Foundation, Inc.
2015 NAA DUES
Member Benefits include:
· Full-year subscription to FAMU NAA Magazine
· Membership card
· A FAMU NAA decal
· A FAMU NAA lapel pin
· Networking opportunities
PP Purchase tickets to away football and men’s basketball games. (Based on availability)
· Saves members money with discounts on travel, entertainment, insurance, and FAMU merchandise.
It is our responsibility, as FAMUans, to help preserve our history and strengthen the future of our alma mater. A strong Alumni Association is a necessity for FAMU’s longevity, as well as being a strong benefit to our partners, recruits, members and Central Texas as a whole!!
RATTLER GAME NIGHT
Food and drinks will be provided. You'll be in TROUBLE and very SORRY if you don't respond by Tuesday, February 3.
Saturday, Feb 7, 2015, 04:00 PM
1812 Rosenborough Lane North, Round Rock, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
FEBRUARY GENERAL BODY MEETING
See you there,
GAAC Executive Team
FAMU Greater Austin Alumni Chapter
Email: famuatxalumni@gmail.com
Phone: 512-522-5419
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/famu.austin