MISSION
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Foundation collaborates with business and community leaders, and alumni nationwide, to create opportunities for existing and future students.
The UA Little Rock Foundation will launch its Centennial Campaign in 2023 to build upon student scholarships, equip faculty to deliver excellence in higher education, enhance classroom technology and the campus community. Through engagement with industry leaders and dedication to job placement, the university is preparing tomorrow’s leaders — today. The impact of the university is felt through its graduates, of which 85% live and work in central Arkansas.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
• Establish a named endowed scholarship fund. A gift of $25,000 or more provides annual funding for students in perpetuity.
• Contribute to existing endowments that benefit students or academic departments.
• Create an endowed chair that will annually fund the advancement of a particular department.
• Support student success through a gift that assists with books, housing, food insecurity and emergency needs, among others.
• Designate a planned gift through an estate, trust, retirement plan or charitable gift annuity.
• Help create instructional spaces, outdoor campus and residential environments that are highly functional for student learning, and provide for a sense of community and wellbeing for all.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• Serve as a guest speaker or mentor.
• Provide internships.
• Serve on the alumni board, an advisory board or volunteer with any of the many organizations on campus that are making an impact in the community like Campus Garden, Children International, University District and many more.
FUNDING SOURCES
Charitable Gifts: 95%
Events: 5%
UA Little Rock Foundation
Bailey Alumni & Friends Center
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
501.683.7208 | ualr.edu/development
Year Established: 1927
Number of Employees: 16
Service area: Arkansas
VICE CHANCELLOR FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT: Christian O’Neal
UA LITTLE ROCK CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN CABINET
Jerry Damerow, Chair
Dr. Ann Bain, Ex-Officio
James Bobo
Bob Denman
Thomas Dickinson
Chancellor Christina S. Drale, Ex-Officio
Courtney Little
RJ Martino
Don Riggin
Cheryl Shuffield
Alfred Williams
Michael S. Williams Sr.
