The John J. Tigert Society is our stewardship program designed to recognize the lifetime contributions of our major gift donors by providing meaningful engagement opportunities throughout their lifetime. John J. Tigert served as the University of Florida's fourth president from 1928-1947 and is known for making a major impact on the landscape of intercollegiate athletics by establishing the grant-in-aid concept which is the basis for today's athletic scholarships. He was responsible for the construction of Florida Field and helped create the Southeastern Conference. President Tigert left a lasting legacy for Gator Athletics and we find it fitting to use the Tigert name for the society that honors the legacy that each of our major gift donors leave on our program.

Gifts for facility projects must be either cash or cash equivalent (readily marketable assets or real estate). Endowment gifts may take the form of cash or any number of deferred gift methods, which include trusts, annuities, will provisions and life insurance.

Naming opportunities for scholarship endowment require minimum gifts of $50,000 (cash/cash equivalent) or $100,000 minimum deferred. Also, some contributors may qualify for corporate matching gifts through their employers.

John J. Tigert
BENEFITS

LEGACY DIRECTOR

$3,000,000

  • Customized "Gator Day": A customized "Behind the Scenes" tour for you, highlighted by meetings with coaches and athletic officials in your areas of support.
  • "Travel With The Team"—Football Away Game: Travel with the team to a designated away game when available. Includes seat(s) on the chartered flight, hotel accommodations, and game tickets.
  • Home Football Game Day Experience: Participate in Gator Walk, be on the field when the Gators run out of the tunnel, watch part of the game from sidelines, and enjoy the Gator Football Experience from "Behind the Scenes."
  • Bronze Portrait Etching: A custom bronze portrait etching will be displayed in the Gene Ellenson Board Room to recognize this significant milestone.
+ Plus all benefits of the Distinguished Director, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels.

DISTINGUISHED DIRECTOR

$1,500,000 — $2,999,999

  • VIP Assignment of Post-Season Tickets: Tickets you purchase will be given preferential seating assignments.
  • Dinner with the Football Coaching Staff: Enjoy a catered dinner with Football Coaching Staff in a casual, intimate atmosphere.
  • Dinner with the Men's Basketball Coaching Staff: Enjoy a catered dinner with the Men's Basketball Coaching Staff in a casual, intimate atmosphere.
  • "Travel With The Team"—Men's Basketball Away Game: Travel with the team to a designated away game when available. Includes seat(s) on the chartered flight, hotel accommodations, and game tickets.
  • Bronze Portrait Etching: A custom bronze portrait etching will be displayed in the Gene Ellenson Board Room to recognize this significant milestone.
+ Plus all benefits of the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels.

PLATINUM

$1,000,000 — $1,499,999

  • "Recruit for a Day" Experience: Put yourself in the shoes of an 18-year old, as Gator coaches and administrative staff sell you on why you want to be a Gator.
  • Invitation to the Annual Hall of Fame Banquet Inductees Reception: Join Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and their families for a private reception prior to the Hall of Fame Banquet. (Banquet tickets may be purchased separarely)
+ Plus all benefits of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels.

GOLD

$500,000 — $999,999

  • Invitation to Annual Florida Letterman's Awards Programs: Join Gator student-athletes for their fun and entertaining version of the ESPY Awards with a Gator twist.
+ Plus all benefits of the Silver and Bronze levels.

SILVER

$250,000 — $499,999

  • Invitation to Annual Facility Tour and Reception: Join coaches and athletic officials as we showcase one of our athletic facilities and the ways that it benefits Gator student-athletes.
+ Plus all benefits of the Bronze level.

BRONZE

$50,000 — $249,999

  • On-Field/On-Court Recognition: Join us as we thank you publicly at an athletic event after the completion of any gift of $50,000+.
  • Gator Booster Loyalty Points: For any new facility or scholarship endowment gift, you may elect to receive two (2) loyalty points for every $100 contributed. Please note that if you elect to receive loyalty points, your gift will be receipted at 80%.
  • Recognition in Gator Boosters "Year in Review" Publication: This annual publication, which highlights a recap of all of our teams' accomplishments, will also recognize your generous support of Gator Boosters.
  • Sport-Specific Posters and Memorabilia: You will receive annual posters and other memorabilia tailored to your sports of interest.
  • Online Recognition: With your approval, you will be recognized by Gator Boosters and the UAA on various online and social media platforms.
  • Achievement Gift: When a new level of the Tigert Society is reached, you will receive an exclusive gift to commemorate this milestone.
  • Annual Membership Packet: This membership kit will include an auto decal, and an annual gift reflecting your Tigert Society level.
**Other benefits may be included specifically for scholarship endowment or facility gifts.

Your membership in this society is an outward display of your dedication to hundreds of student-athletes you impact each year. Your generosity has changed the landscape of Florida Gator Athletics and it is our hope that your membership in the John J. Tigert Society gives us the opportunity to properly thank you for years to come.

The membership levels of the John J. Tigert Society are determined by the following lifetime contributions:

*Legacy Director and Distinguished Director levels only reflect gifts that have been received by Gator Boosters, Inc. A minimum of 50% of qualified gifts must be non-ticket related.

**Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze levels may include major gifts received, ticket-related gifts (up to amount of major gifts received), and 20% of any documented deferred gift or major gift pledge to Gator Boosters, Inc.

Current Facility Projects

The construction, renovation, expansion, and maintenance of our athletic facilities is essential to ensure the success of our athletics program. It is our facilities that enables us to recruit and retain the best coaches and student-athletes, and allows us to provide a top notch fan experience.

Recognition for facility gifts are often associated with naming opportunities, specific to the project the donor chooses to support.

Naming opportunities and their corresponding gift amounts vary based on the scope of the project.

Athletic Facilities Master Plan

Gators to Name New Football Facility after Heavener

Florida's standalone facility, set to be built on the current site of McKethan Stadium, will be officially known as the James W. "Bill" Heavener Football Training Center as part of a lead gift from Heavener.

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To Support the Projects:

SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

When you support an athletic endowment, you give student-athletes something they might not have otherwise had, a shot at a top-quality University of Florida education. Funding an endowment is also one of the most significant ways to insure the future success of the university's athletic program. Minimum cost to name an endowment is $50,000 cash/cash equivalent or $100,000 deferred.

Endowment donors receive the following recognition:

  • Recognition on the field at a home football or basketball game
  • Endowment Recognition Plaque
  • Permanent name plaque in the Chicone Gator Boosters office
  • Annual recognition in Year in Review publication
  • Invitation to VIP events
  • Scholarships & Fellowships

Gator Boosters, Inc. is pursuing the ambitious goal of fully endowing our scholarships.

GROUP-FUNDED

ENDOWMENTS

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