Undesignated support, referred to as “Annual Fund” dollars, is one of the most important fund-raising priorities for the university, as UNLV has few other sources of flexible funding. Annual Fund contributions are the university’s “venture capital,” and they allow UNLV to act quickly to address campus needs, take advantage of special opportunities, and support administrative costs related to raising private funds for the university.

Annual Fund
The UNLV Foundation raises the Annual Fund from alumni, friends, and corporations in several ways, including the Rebel Ring Phonathon, direct-mail appeals, and membership in our three leadership gift club societies: President’s Associates, President’s Inner Circle, and Academic Corporate Council. Every year, Annual Fund donors generously contribute more than $1 million, which UNLV uses to respond to academic and campus needs.

College and Program Giving
In addition, the Dean’s Associates and the Student Life Associates programs encourage a broad base of annual, unrestricted resources for the individual colleges and programs at UNLV. The dean of each college, the dean of libraries, and the vice president for student life use the funds for innovative academic opportunities, including scholarships; fellowships; professorships; and support for research, teaching, and service. 

For more information, contact Matt Muldoon, director of Annual Giving, at (702) 895-2820.