Giving Communities
When you join one of USF’s giving communities, you become part of a group of donors whose individual and collective impact has transformed the university.
Whether you make an annual gift, invest through our gift planning program, or participate as a parent, USF's giving communities offer a special way to engage more deeply with the university.
Dons Experience
The Dons Experience celebrates USF’s loyal and generous athletics donors who believe in developing leaders in the classroom, on the court, and in the field. Dons Experience annual donors are eligible to receive exclusive experiences.
Support USF’s student-athletes. Contact Brandon Graves, Senior Director, Major Gifts & Associate Athletic Director or make a gift online.
Fr. John Lo Schiavo Legacy Society
The Lo Schiavo Legacy Society honors the example of Fr. John Lo Schiavo, whose inspired leadership at USF spanned more than six decades. In a letter addressing the university's legacy and promise for the future, he wrote, "The need for moral and ethical standards in every sector of modern society has never been more evident." His words still ring true today.
USF celebrates society members who carry on Fr. Lo Sciavo’s legacy of enduring devotion to Jesuit values through education by leaving an estate commitment or life income arrangement to benefit USF. These future gifts often include a gift through a will or trust, charitable trust, establishment of a charitable gift annuity, or beneficiary designation in a retirement plan or other financial account.
Legacy gifts have an enduring effect on USF. They help secure the university’s future and support student scholarships, programs, research, and the endowment.
As a Fr. John Lo Schiavo Legacy Society member, you’re invited to experience the impact of your giving and engage with the university through the experiences listed below.
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- Invitations to special events and recognition as a member of the Fr. Lo Schiavo Legacy Society
- A distinctive Fr. Lo Schiavo Legacy Society pin
- Charitable gift-planning information tailored to your financial and philanthropic goals
- A subscription to Planning Matters, a periodic newsletter with gift-planning and tax-saving ideas
Parent and Family Leadership Council (PFLC)
The Parent and Family Leadership Council (PFLC) is a community of current and former USF families who share a commitment to enriching the student experience through philanthropy, partnership, and engagement.
A New Tiered Community of Giving and Engagement
The PFLC has evolved into a tiered community designed to recognize every family's generosity. Whether you are making your first gift or investing at a leadership level, each tier offers meaningful ways to engage with USF and witness the impact of your support.
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Every gift matters.
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Families who demonstrate philanthropic leadership through meaningful generosity, either by making annual gifts of $1,000 or more or by committing to a multi-year pledge at a corresponding level.
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Families who demonstrate exceptional philanthropic leadership through meaningful generosity, either by making annual gifts of $5,000 or more or by committing to a multi-year pledge at a corresponding level.
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As a PFLC member, you’re invited to experience the impact of your giving and engage with the university through the experiences listed below.
USF Parents and Family Members USF PFLC - Leadership Member (Green) USF PFLC - Executive Member (Gold) Parent and Family Newsletter Yes Yes Yes Regional Engagement Yes Yes Yes USF Calendar No Yes Yes PFLC Annual Reception (typically held during Family Weekend) No Yes Yes Concierge service for information on upcoming events, parking, and help setting up your campus visit No Yes Yes Insider Access Webinars No Yes Yes President's Ambassador Membership Card* No Yes Yes PFLC Tote No Yes Yes Exclusive PFLC Lapel Pen No Yes (Green) Yes (Gold) Personal Touchpoint with the VP of Student Life No No Yes President’s Ambassador Membership Card*
An invitation to the annual President’s Ambassadors Champagne Brunch and Mass
President's Ambassadors
The President’s Ambassadors giving community celebrates USF’s loyal and generous annual donors who believe in the university’s mission of educating hearts and minds. The President’s Ambassadors are invited to experience the impact of their giving and engage with the university through the experiences listed below.
The President’s Ambassadors are also proud to recognize current students and recent alumni at special giving levels.
As a President's Ambassador, you’re invited to experience the impact of your giving and engage with the university through the experiences listed below.
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- A President’s Ambassadors medal to be worn as part of your graduation regalia
- Student Ambassadors receive Ambassador Level ($1,000-4,999) experiences
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- Recent Alumni Ambassadors receive Ambassador Level ($1,000-4,999) experiences
Criteria:
- $100+ | 0–4 years since graduation
- $250+ | 5–7 years since graduation
- $500+ | 8–10 years since graduation
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- Invitation to the annual President’s Ambassadors Brunch and Mass
- In-person checkout privileges at Gleeson Library | Geschke Center
- 10 percent in-store discount at the USF bookstore on your favorite Dons gear
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All benefits above, plus:
- Exclusive invitations to meet world-renowned leaders at select USF events and receptions
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All benefits above, plus:
- Concierge service* for information on upcoming events, parking, and help setting up your campus visit
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All benefits above, plus:
- Opportunity to experience the impact of your giving on campus, including personalized tours, lectures, or connecting with students and/or faculty
*Concierge service available by request, contact: concierge@usfca.edu or (415) 422-4197
The Wolf & Kettle Society
The Wolf & Kettle Society celebrates alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who have made a gift to USF for two or more consecutive years, regardless of amount or purpose.
As a token of the university's appreciation, members receive a custom sticker to commemorate their generosity. As a Wolf & Kettle Society member, you play an important role in enriching the USF community.
As a Wolf & Kettle Society member, you’re invited to experience the impact of your giving and engage with the university through the experiences listed below.
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- In-person checkout privileges at Gleeson Library | Geschke Center
- 10 percent in-store discount at the USF bookstore on your favorite Dons gear
- Concierge service* for information on upcoming events, parking, and help setting up your campus visit
- Free parking on campus* with 24-hours prior notice (contact concierge@usfca.edu)
- One-time entry passes to Koret Health and Recreation Center
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- A Wolf & Kettle memento recognizing your dedicated years of giving
- In-person checkout privileges at Gleeson Library | Geschke Center
- 10 percent in-store discount at the USF bookstore on your favorite Dons gear
- Concierge service* for information on upcoming events, parking, and help setting up your campus visit
- Free parking on campus* with 24-hours prior notice (contact concierge@usfca.edu)
- One-time entry passes to Koret Health and Recreation Center
For questions about your membership or the experiences listed here, email concierge@usfca.edu or call (415) 422-4197.
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