UNF Athletics Sets Revenue Records in FY23 With the Help of 2,849 Donors

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - UNF Athletics is proud to announce another record-setting year in the area of fundraising as the department tallied multiple records from the help of the UNF Osprey Club, athletics development staff, coaches, student-athletes and more. Highlighting the list of achievements was the $2,672,841 raised by 2,849 donors. This year's total donor count is an athletic department record, representing a 51 percent increase from the previous record set in FY22. Additionally, over $900,000 was raised in sponsorship revenue.

UNF development's fundraising numbers include a record dollar amount of cash gifts and pledges. Cash gifts go towards the Osprey Club, annual fund, student-athlete scholarship, capital projects, endowments, restricted funds and other initiatives.

"I am so thankful for the thousands of donors who stepped up and contributed to UNF Athletics this past fiscal year," Director of Athletics Nick Morrow said. "The engagement is at an all-time high and you can feel the excitement surrounding the program. Our staff, coaches and student-athletes realize the importance of having a strong donor base and have been intentional in building strong relationships throughout the community. I truly believe that many more record-breaking years are ahead for UNF. Thank you again to everyone who supports the Ospreys and our 19 teams and student-athletes. Our success is not possible without you. SWOOP!"

Notables

$2,672,841 raised
UNF development's fundraising numbers include a record $2,385,176 in cash gifts. Cash gifts go towards the Osprey Club annual fund, student-athlete scholarships, capital projects, endowments, restricted funds and other initiatives.
2,849 donors in FY23, a 51 percent increase in total number of donors from FY22
Experienced records in fundraising efforts from the Blue & Gray Bash, Giving Day, Fore Scholarship golf event and 904 Day
Over $900,000 raised in sponsorship revenue with the increased focus on UNF Athletics' community impact efforts and relationships

"I am so thankful for all the support from Osprey Nation, who consistently raises the bar of what is possible at UNF," Senior Associate AD of Development Matthew Lisiewski said. "Our record-breaking successes wouldn't be possible without the unwavering support from the North Florida community. Our department and most importantly our student-athletes benefit greatly from the Osprey community's dedicated support. I would like to thank our extremely passionate and hard-working development staff, our dedicated Osprey Club Executive Council, our colleagues in university advancement, coaches and all those who had a hand in our record-breaking year."

Giving Day Numbers

Set a total fundraising effort record for the fourth-straight year
$335, 468.36 raised from 1,718 donors
648 donor increase from 2022

6th Annual Blue & Gray Bash Notes

Presented by Stellar and held at the Brumos Car Museum
$135, 800 raised, with 275 attending
40 percent growth in attendance
512 percent increase in gross revenue

8th Annual Fore Scholarships

Helped raise over $60,000
Fundraising efforts used towards student-athlete scholarships
Featured 28 foursomes of golfers at the Deercreek Country Club

904 Weekend - Fueling the Pursuit

Presented by CEM Foundation
Helped raise $53,110 through the generosity of 192 donors
Funds used to enhance nutritional services, counseling and support
$28,110 increase from FY22

UNF Athletics Sets Revenue Records in FY23 With the Help of 2,849 Donors

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