The Directors Circle is the exclusive philanthropic giving society of the Florida Gators, designed to recognize the impact of our most generous and committed Gator Boosters. Through their leadership and investment, Directors provide critical financial resources for Capital Projects, Scholarship Endowment, Program Support and to the Florida Victorious Foundation.
Those in the Directors Circle will receive meaningful recognition and engagement opportunities appropriate to their commitment level and enjoy unique stewardship opportunities throughout their lifetime.
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
| STATUS | CONTRIBUTION | HOW TO QUALIFY |
|---|---|---|
 |
$5,000,000+ |
All Major Gifts (Cash Received)+ Ticket-Related Contributions
|
 |
$3,000,000+ |
All Major Gifts (Cash Received)+ Ticket-Related Contributions
|
 |
$1,000,000+ |
All Major Gifts (Cash Received)+ Ticket-Related Contributions
|
 |
$50,000+ |
|
**Membership in the Directors Circle can also be achieved by providing documentation of a deferred gift of $100,000 or more, however, only $100,000 will be applied to the contribution formula that determines one's overall rank within the Directors Circle which primarily accounts for cash received.
Your giving total within the Directors Circle program accounts for all major gifts (cash received) plus Ticket-Related contributions that don't exceed your major gift total.
For Example:
| MAJOR GIFT CONTRIBUTIONS | TICKET-RELATED CONTRIBUTIONS | DEFERRED GIFT | DIRECTORS CIRCLE TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$100,000 |
$50,000 |
NA |
$150,000 |
|
$100,000 |
$50,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$250,000 |
Only $100k of the deferred gift is included in the Directors Circle total. |
$100,000 |
$200,000 |
NA |
$200,000 |
Only $100k of the ticket-related contributions are being counted in the Directors Circle total. Any remaining ticket-related contributions in excess of your major gift total will be included in your Directors Circle status as more major gifts are made |
If you would like to discuss how you can become a member of the Directors Circle, and learn more about the various ways to structure your giving, click here to email our office and a member of our Development team will reach out to you.
BENEFITS
Imagine Unmatched Access
Whether you're local to Florida or live across the country, opportunities are available for all alumni and supporters who elect to give back at a level most suitable for their means and in a way that best aligns with their charitable goals. In return, members of the Directors Circle are stewarded with a concierge-like experience around Gators Athletics that goes well beyond the traditional game days.
Make an Impact
Naming Opportunities
Bonus Loyalty Points
Exclusive Invitations
Directors Circle Experiences
Launched in 2024, “Directors Circle Experiences” is our new stewardship program for Directors in an active pledge of $100k+ over the past five (5) fiscal years for either Gator Boosters or Florida Victorious. Directors will receive a number of vouchers commensurate with their pledge amount that can be redeemed for Experiences throughout the football season.
LOCKER ROOM TOUR & PHOTOS ON-FIELD
4 hours prior to kickoff, take a tour of the game day locker room and team tunnel and have the opportunity to take photos both inside the locker room and on the freshly painted Steve Spurrier-Florida Field
GATOR WALK (PARTICIPATE)
Walk with the team as they step off the bus and process along the “Gator Walk” into the stadium and to the locker room (Approx 2 hours before kickoff)
GATOR WALK (ON-FIELD)
Observe the Gator Walk from Steve Spurrier-Florida Field as the team makes their way into the locker room (Approx 2 hours before kickoff)
GATOR WALK (ROOF TOP)
From a unique aerial perspective, observe the Gator Walk from the rooftop of the Gator Booster offices in the North End Zone (Approx 2 hours before kickoff)
PRE-GAME FIELD ACCESS (NORTHWEST CORNER)
Watch pre-game warmups from the Northwest corner of Steve Spurrier-Florida Field (Approx 60-30 minutes before kickoff)
PRE-GAME FIELD ACCESS (SOUTHEAST CORNER)
Watch pre-game warmups from the Southeast corner of Steve Spurrier-Florida Field (Approx 60-30 minutes before kickoff)
PRE-GAME INSIDE TUNNEL ACCESS
Stand inside the tunnel by the Gator Head and feel the intensity build as the team makes their way out of the locker room and gets ready to be unleashed onto Steve Spurrier-Florida Field
PRE-GAME ON-FIELD TUNNEL
Stand on-field in the south endzone forming the tunnel the team runs through as they take the field
Age Requirement: 10 years old+
1ST QUARTER FIELD ACCESS (NORTHWEST CORNER)
Watch the first quarter of the game from field level. Bonus – National Anthem and Team enters the field
Age Requirement: 16 years old+
2nd QUARTER FIELD ACCESS (NORTHWEST CORNER)
Watch the second quarter of the game from field level. Bonus – Sideline access during halftime
Age Requirement: 16 years old+
HALFTIME INSIDE TUNNEL ACCESS
Stand inside the tunnel by the Gator Head as the team makes their way out of the locker room for the second half
3rd QUARTER FIELD ACCESS (NORTHWEST CORNER)
Watch the third quarter of the game from field level. Bonus – “We are the Boys” & “Won’t Back Down
Age Requirement: 16 years old+
4th QUARTER FIELD ACCESS (NORTHWEST CORNER)
Watch the fourth quarter of the game from field level. Bonus – Join the team for the “UF Alma Mater” & “Orange & Blue
Age Requirement: 16 years old+
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship Endowments
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.
Below is a list of active group-funded endowments that anyone can contribute to at any dollar amount. Donations not attributed to one of these endowments will go into our general “Athletic Education Fund” endowment.
Special endowments to consider:
The Leonard George & Willie Jackson Sr. Endowment (Football)
Leonard George & Willie Jackson, Sr. Scholarship Endowment
Leonard George and Willie Jackson, Sr. began their collegiate football careers at the University of Florida in the fall of 1969. Leonard and Willie faced two distinct challenges as they put on Gator helmets for the first time: Leonard and Willie were the first African-American scholarship football players at UF and NCAA rules of the era did not permit freshmen to participate in a varsity game. By 1970, the duo of sophomores competed on the field in a varsity game and sealed their legacy as history-making Florida Gators.
A dedicated group of former Gator football players have come together to mark the 50th anniversary of this milestone by creating an endowed football scholarship honoring Leonard and Willie. The Leonard George and Willie Jackson, Sr. Scholarship Endowment will provide funding for football scholarships in perpetuity and continue their legacy for generations to come. The Leonard George and Willie Jackson Sr. Endowment Committee (John D. Williams, Wayne Fields, Jimmy DuBose, and Melvin Flournoy) want to encourage other Gator athletes to support this endowment.
Gator Boosters Memorial Fund
Gator Boosters Memorial Fund
Making a Memorial Donation
Flowers have traditionally been the most common sympathy gift. But today, more and more people are choosing to make a memorial donation instead of or in addition to sending flowers to grieving friends. A memorial donation is a charitable gift made in honor of a person who has died. It’s easy to make a memorial donation — all you have to do it choose the “Gator Boosters Memorial Fund” scholarship endowment fund from the options in the payment portal below and the amount you want to give. You are also welcome to send us a check or contact our staff person listed below.
When is a memorial donation appropriate?
It is almost always appropriate to make a donation in memory of someone who has died. It’s a positive contribution to the world in their honor, and that’s likely to be appreciated by their loved ones. If the obituary requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers, that means the family actively wants people to contribute in their loved one’s memory rather than sending flowers.
Via check:
Gator Boosters, Inc.
Attn: Garrett Bell
121 Gale Lemerand Drive
Gainesville, FL.
Via phone:
Garrett Bell
352-692-6023
Please do not transmit credit card information by email. For your protection, Gator Boosters, Inc. and University Athletic Association, Inc. does not accept and will not process credit card information provided via emails. Similarly, Gator Boosters, Inc. does not accept credit card data via voice mail, text messages, or instant messaging. Please speak directly with a Gator Booster Staff Member if you need to process a credit card transaction.
In lieu of flowers, (family of deceased) is asking all friends and loved ones to make a donation to the “Gator Boosters Memorial Fund” athletics scholarship endowment fund on www.gatorboosters.org
Support the Football Training Center Project Today
If you are interested in contributing, but would like to be contacted by an employee of Gator Boosters first, please submit the following information.
Contact MeContact Form
If you are interested in contributing, but would like to be contacted by an employee of Gator Boosters first, please submit the following information.
Bollard Project
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the money go?
All money generated from the Gator Bollard Project will be put toward the construction, renovation and expansion of our athletic facilities. By contributing to the Gator Bollard Project you are helping build and maintain the finest facilities for all Gator student-athletes and fans at the University of Florida. These facilities enable the Gators to recruit and retain the best coaches and student-athletes as well as provide a championship experience for all. Your contribution enhances the collegiate experience for all 500+ student-athletes while also providing the tools for them to succeed.
How do I commit to the Gator Bollard Project?
There is a Commitment Form on this web site which you can reach by clicking here. Once you see the form you can either fill it out as you see it and click the “Print Form” button to print and send it in or you can download the form, print and fill it out, and send it in to the address provided on the form.
What is a bollard?
A bollard is a concrete fixture that is 19 inches tall by 22 inches in diameter.
Our Bollards line the sidewalks along Gale Lemerand Drive between Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. They also wrap around the James W. "Bill" Heavener Football Complex on Stadium Road. The Gator Bollards now line the way from the O'Connell Center to the Gary Condron Family Indoor Practice Facility.
What is the size of the plaque?
Each plaque is 12" in diameter with the letters each being ¾" tall. You are allowed three lines of text, each with a maximum of 20 characters (including spaces and special characters).
How much is the contribution to get my own plaque
on a bollard?
Each bollard requires a $10,000 contribution to name. This contribution can be a one-time payment or be broken into multiple payments over a five year period. Once the full contribution is met, the plaque will be placed on the available bollard of your choice and the plaque will be made to your specifications.
Do I earn priority points for this contribution?
Yes! The money generated from the Gator Bollard Project is directed to the construction, renovation and expansion of our athletic facilities. You may elect to receive triple points for Football, Men's Basketball or Baseball if you elect for no tax receipt.
Bollard Availability
| Bollard #'s | Availability | Photos |
| 104-106 | Available: 105-106 | Click to View |
| 107-109 | Available: 107-109 | Click to View |
| 110-112 | Available: 110-112 | Click to View |
| 113-114 | Available: 113 | Click to View |
| 115-117 | Available: 115-117 | Click to View |
| 118-119 | Available: 118-119 | Click to View |
| 120-123 | Available: 120-123 | Click to View |
| 232-235 | Available: 233 | Click to View |
| 236-239 | Sold - Not Available | Click to View |
| 240-241 | Sold - Not Available | Click to View |
| 242-245 | Sold - Not Available | Click to View |
| 246-250 | Available: 249 | Click to View |
| 251-259 | Available: 251-252, 254-256 | Click to View |
| 305-307 | Sold - Not Available | Click to View |
| 308-310 | Sold - Not Available | Click to View |
| 311-312 | Sold - Not Available | Click to View |
| 313-315 | Available: 314 | Click to View |
| 316-318 | Available: 316-318 | Click to View |
| 319-321 | Available: 319-321 | Click to View |
| 322-324 | Available: 322-324 | Click to View |
| 325-327 | Available: 325-327 | Click to View |
| 328-329 | Available: 328-329 | Click to View |
If you have any further questions or would like more information on the Gator Bollard Project, please contact Curtis Head at:
Gator Boosters, Inc.
P.O. Box 13796
Gainesville, Florida 32604
(352) 375-4683 ext 5015
curtish@gators.ufl.edu