\n\t\t\t\tMake a Gift \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p><\/blockquote>\nYour contributions are emblematic of pride for all things Black & Gold and a belief in strengthening our local community, funding life-changing scholarships, championing world-class athletics, pioneering advanced learning facilities and curriculum, driving in-depth research and reinforcing our university\u2019s global reputation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe incredible success of this year\u2019s UCF Day of Giving speaks to the extraordinary pride in our university and for the exciting future we are building together,\u201d UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright says. \u201cWe are thankful for the generosity of our alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends, and for the investments made in the causes closest to their hearts. These gifts will drive our excellence, support student success, advance exploration and discovery, and unleash potential.\u201d<\/p>\n
Celebration of Black & Gold Community<\/h2>\n
By making 10,356 gifts, inspired donors across the globe rallied together for the community-driven effort \u2014 supporting the university and areas that aim to empower Knights and solve the world\u2019s most significant challenges. These contributions were made across all 50 U.S. states, as well as Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Italy, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are truly grateful to Knight Nation for the outpouring of support on UCF Day of Giving,\u201d says Rodney Grabowski, senior vice president for Advancement and Partnerships and CEO of the UCF Foundation. \u201cYesterday\u2019s results are a testament to the strength, generosity and vision of the UCF family and a reminder of our collective power to accelerate progress. With each of these gifts, we celebrate \u2014 no matter what size, big or small \u2014 our capacity to do more.\u201d<\/p>\n