Family Leadership Society
The Family Leadership Society recognizes parents who go above and beyond to make a philanthropic commitment to the University of Tennessee.
Members of the Family Leadership Society may receive:
- Exclusive invitations to academic and athletic events
- VIP tours of UT programs of interest
- Personal assistance with UT requests
- Tokens of appreciation
- Expanded courtesies based on level of participation
Membership in the Family Leadership Society requires a minimum pledge of $25,000 to an area of the donor’s choice, PLUS an additional $5,000 to the Parents and Families Fund Endowment. Annual installments or other payment arrangements can be tailored to the donor’s preference.
The Parents and Families Fund supplements programming for the office of New Student and Family Programs and supports an endowment that supplies annual scholarships and grants to current students.
Membership Levels
Endowment Level: $30,000 commitment (paid in full or $7,500/four years)
Fellows Level: $50,000 commitment (paid in full or $12,500/four years)
Benefactor Level: $100,000 commitment (paid in full or $25,00/four years)
Excellence Level: $250,000+ commitment
Membership Levels
Endowment Level
$30,000 commitment (paid in full or $7,500/four years)
Endowment in your name or your student’s name is an option.
Fellows Level
$50,000 commitment (paid in full or $12,500/year for five years)
Benefactor Level
$100,000 commitment ($25,000/four years)
Excellence Level
$250,000+ commitment. Campus naming opportunities available.
The people we’ve worked with to establish this endowment at UT have supported our interests and desires for this scholarship in every detail, and we’ve been so gratified to see it supporting students to achieve their dreams.”
Denise Tran
Read Denise Tran’s and Jonathan Mai’s storyFamily Leadership Society Membership
Thank you to these families whose legacy of giving enriches UT and ensures that future generations can call Rocky Top home.
Excellence Level
David Stokes and Jessica Stokes
Benefactor Level
Diane Geier and Jay Geier
Fellows Level
Brennon Fitzpatrick and Liz Fitzpatrick
Edward Geletka and Ann Marie Geletka
Jon Pertchik and Shannon Pertchik
Endowment Level
Linh Austin and Beth Austin
Tamara Boyer
Glen Civitts and Lynn Civitts
Mark Danzi and Ashley Danzi
Robert Gaudette and Shannon Gaudette
Jonathan Mai and Denise Tran
We felt incredibly blessed by how quickly the UT community embraced our son and the rest of our family. We’ve made lifelong friends and are thrilled our second son is now a Vol too! Giving back to Rocky Top was only natural, and it’s been great to be involved.”
Mark Danzi
Impact Opportunities
To learn more about the Family Leadership Society, contact Amy Williams, director of Advancement, Division of Student Life, at 865-974-4662 or amywilliams@utk.edu.
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