MISSION:
The mission of the University of Central Arkansas Foundation is to fund the margin of excellence at UCA. The margin of excellence includes those things not funded by the state of Arkansas or any other resource, but which make a difference in the quality and impact of the University of Central Arkansas.
FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS:
- President’s Society Event: An exclusive evening with the UCA president for donors who give $1,000 or more in a calendar year
- UCA Day of Giving: 24 hours of incredible impact on UCA
- Laurels and Stripes: UCA’s celebration of distinguished alumni and endowed scholarships
- Doyne Legacy Society Lunch: Recognition lunch with the UCA president exclusively for planned giving donors
- Foundation Scholarship Reception: An exclusive opportunity for scholarship donors to meet their recipients and learn about the impact of their gifts
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Demonstrate your business’ commitment to education by supporting UCA through corporate sponsorships and campus naming
- Give appreciated stock or retirement assets to provide critical support and help donors save on taxes
- Establish a scholarship endowment with a gift of $25,000 to impact students for generations
- Designate a legacy gift through the UCA Foundation as part of your estate planning process
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Individuals: 60%
- Corporations/Foundations/Organizations: 40%
2490 Bruce St.
Conway, AR 72035
501.450.3127 | uca.edu/foundation | Facebook | Instagram | X
Established: 1981
Employees: 32
Service Area: Arkansas and surrounding area
Leadership:
Vice President for University Advancement, President of UCA Foundation
Dr. Mary Bane Lackie
CFO/Executive Director
Chad Hearne
Board of Directors:
Bret Carroll, Chair
Lindsay Henderson, Vice Chair
Drew May, Secretary
Susan Richards, Treasurer
Houston D. Davis, UCA President
Curtis Barnett, UCA Board (EO)
Jack Bell, Alumni Board (EO)
Elizabeth Blankenship
Tiffany Childers
Dr. Renee’ Crater, DPT
Drew Gainor
Brad Hegeman
Shannon Hendrix
Chris Hervey
Ann Kinder
Kenny Kinley
Dr. Tony Manning
Daphne McBeth
Lori Melton
Melissa Metheny
Bradley Mullins, Esq.
Michael Murry
Dexter Pearson
Lori Ross
The 2025/2026 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.