Giving Guide: UA Little Rock Foundation

MISSION:

The UA Little Rock Foundation collaborates with business and community leaders as well as alumni nationwide with one purpose: ignite possibilities for both current and future students.

In just two years, the UA Little Rock Foundation has already raised more than $195 million toward our $250 million Centennial Campaign goal, thanks to the generosity of 23,000 donors. This incredible support is transforming lives by significantly increasing student scholarships, empowering innovative faculty, enhancing cutting-edge classroom technology and fostering a campus culture of excellence. Our strong partnerships with industry leaders are creating a wealth of opportunities for students through internships and robust curriculum support. The result? An impressive 85% of our graduates choose to build their futures right here in central Arkansas. At the foundation, we expect more and are achieving remarkable outcomes for our students and for Arkansas.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Partner to develop internship opportunities for students or provide industry-specific campus technology.
  • Visit campus to see how community partnerships are transforming the campus for our students.
  • Share your industry expertise, helping students see the breadth of opportunity available with a UA Little Rock degree.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Establish a named endowed scholarship fund. An endowed gift provides annual funding for students in perpetuity.
  • Create an endowed chair that will annually fund the advancement of academic excellence.
  • Support the Trojan Way, a transformative project that will reimagine the campus community for decades.
  • Plan now with a lasting impact by designating a planned gift to the UA Little Rock Foundation.

FUNDING SOURCES:

  • Corporate/Foundations/Organizations: 65.7%
  • Individuals: 19.5%
  • Planned Gifts: 14.5%

UA Little Rock Foundation Bailey Alumni & Friends Center
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
501.683.7208 | ualr.edu/development | | Facebook | Instagram

Established: 1927
Employees: 16
Service area: Arkansas

Leadership

Vice Chancellor for University Advancement: Christian O’Neal

UA Little Rock Centennial Campaign Cabinet

Jerry Damerow, Co-Chair
Alfred Williams, Co-Chair
Chancellor Christina S. Drale, Ex-Officio
Dr. Ann Bain, Ex-Officio
Ben Bailey
James Bobo
Bob Denman
Thomas Dickinson
Courtney Little
RJ Martino
Don Riggin
Cheryl Shuffield
Bill Sowell
Michael S. Williams Sr.


The 2024/2025 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.

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