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
- Doyne Legacy Society Brunch: Recognition brunch 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
- Northwest Arkansas Blitz: Connecting with Bears and business leaders in northwest Arkansas to advance opportunities for UCA students and programs
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Demonstrate your business’s commitment to education and support UCA with corporate sponsorships and campus naming opportunities.
- 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 or more to impact students for generations.
- Designate a legacy gift through the UCA Foundation as part of your estate planning process.
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Individuals: 68%
- Corporations/Foundations/Organizations: 32%
2490 Bruce St.
Conway, AR 72035
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Established: 1981
Employees: 34
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
Susan Richards, Treasurer
Drew May, Secretary
Dr. Houston D. Davis, UCA President
Amy Denton, UCA Board of Trustees, Ex Officio
Beth Burgess, Alumni Board, Ex Officio
Tiffany Childers
Drew Gainor
Shannon Hendrix
Chris Hervey
Ann Kinder
Kenny Kinley
Dr. Tony Manning
Daphne McBeth
Tim McKenna
Lori Melton
Melissa Metheny
Pat Moon
Bradley Mullins, Esq.
Michael Murry
Clay Parker
Kevin Parkerson
Kyle Reynolds
The 2026/2027 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.