Take PRIDE In Our Students - LGBTQ+ Giving Fund

Who We Are

LGBTQ+ giving at the University of South Florida engages allies, students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends and community leaders who are dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and initiatives. According to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, LGBTQ+ students face challenges as early as high school that factor into their college enrollment and experiences. By creating opportunities, access and resources for these students, we can impact generations of LGBTQ+ students.

What We Do

Florida has the fourth largest LGBTQ+ community in the country. Through philanthropy, we support a broad array of programs and scholarships that educate and inform the campus community on issues related to equality and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people. This support spans the entire university community. LBGTQ+ students, faculty, staff and allies are empowered to promote equality and acceptance, which enhances campus life for all and enriches the student experience.

Your Impact

Supporting LGBTQ+ students through programming and resources helps provide a transformative education to make an inclusive and welcoming difference in the world. All students should have the same access to education regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Donors to the LGBTQ+ Giving Fund help create a warm and welcoming campus community through specialized events, activities and student support initiatives.

Help us unlock a $2,500 dollar match to the LGBTQ+ Giving Fund. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Ron Kennedy, each gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,500, doubling the impact of your gift!

Our leadership committee comprises donors who give at least $1,500 annually. Those who give less annually are qualified as supporters. Whether you are a member of the leadership committee or a supporter, you will have a voice in how the funds are directed. By pooling our collective resources, the LGBTQ+ Giving Fund supports programs and initiatives on campus, such as the Stonewall Suites, the annual Queer Tour of Tampa for our LGBTQ+ students and allies, the National Coming Out Day Dinner and Lavender Graduation Ceremony, to name a few.

Any gift, of any size, reassures students they have support throughout their college journey and beyond. Knowing there are people who want you to reach greater heights can make a huge difference!

USF Faculty and Staff: You can give online through this site, or complete this payroll deduction form (fund #670002, LGBTQ+ Giving Fund) and email it to fscampaign@usf.edu.

What Your Generosity Will Do

Your gift will help build critical resources for the LGBTQ+ Scholarship, which will change the lives of our students on campus. We want all students to feel welcome and equal. So many people in our community are rejected by their support system for living authentically — including students at USF. Providing financial support is one way we can ensure they know there are people in their corner. With these scholarships, LGBTQ+ students can afford their education while maintaining sound financial footing.

Appreciation

Thank you for contributing to such a life-changing opportunity for our LGBTQ+ students. We are eternally grateful for your support of this community and take PRIDE in the love that surrounds them.

Spread the Word

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