Parents Fund Council

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Parents Fund Council (PFC) is to build relationships with parents that lead to increased interest in financially supporting the University of Delaware through the Parents Fund. The work of the PFC results in increased financial support from a parent base that understands and communicates the needs of UD. Volunteers are donors who serve as advocates of the University, and focus their fundraising efforts on securing gifts of $1,000 or more. The Parents Fund Council works through the Office of Annual Giving as part of University Development.

The following is a list of expectations for Council members. A dedicated and active Council will ensure success in meeting goals and increasing participation.

Council Member Role Description

UD Parents Fund Council Members will serve a one-year renewable term and will be asked to:

• Make a leadership gift of $1,000 or more to the UD Parents Fund.

• Secure financial support for the Parents Fund from selected parents by phone/correspondence/personal visits or any combination of the three methods. Report the results of contact to the Parents Fund Director.

• Follow up with prospects by phone/letter or visit at appropriate times as directed by the Parents Fund Director.

• Identify potential leadership donors by reviewing rosters of incoming undergraduate students.

• Educate fellow UD parents about the importance of supporting the Parents Fund.

2012-2013 Council Members

National Chairs
Charlotte W. Brown and Robert L. Brown	Joseph P. Petito, Esq. and Annette L. Galassi inside Gore Hall
Members
David G. and Dawn M. Bills	Christopher K. and Jayne S. Malfitano
Antoinette Bonaviso	James V. Jr. '88 and Suzanne S. Morris
Anthony F. and Corinne G. Catalano	Richard C. and Nancy K. Ostroff
Stacy S. and Lydia M. Cohen	Phil and Janice Payne
Frederick L. Cottrell III '85 and Marian Bergan Cottrell '85	Kathy J. and Philip D. Ragno
Christopher R. Dyckman '87M and Susan Scotto-Dyckman '82M	Kathryn Rinnier
Duncan and Jane A. Ellis	Stuart P. Ross
Mark M. and Kelly R. Hughes	Kerry D. and Donna H. Staton
Francis J. and Kelly S. Jelensperger	Ralph A. and Valerie T. Thomas
Tim B. and Judith A. King PhD	Michael A. Wach
Sheldon J. and Brenda Kleiman	Frederick G. III '86 and Donna L. West
John T. and Michele C. Lawless	James V. and Susan L. Yuschak