Parent & Family Leadership Council
The Parent & Family Leadership Council is a community of parents and family members whose leadership philanthropy to UTulsa augments their personal support of their students. The unique perspective parents have of watching their UTulsa students grow into confident, capable young adults empowers our parents and families to support and champion the university in meaningful and lasting ways. The generous support of our parent and family donors makes an immediate impact on the lives of UTulsa students.
With a gift of $2,500+ per fiscal year (July 1-June 30), you can become a member of the Parent & Family Leadership Council. Annual gifts from members of the Parent & Family Leadership Council allow The University of Tulsa to expand vital resources creating even more opportunities for UTulsa students.
The Parent & Family Leadership Council engages families of UTulsa students to support the overall mission of The University of Tulsa:
We are a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.
While unrestricted gifts to UTulsa’s Greatest Need are most appreciated as they enable the university to respond to new opportunities fostering a vibrant environment, families can give to any of UTulsa’s initiatives to be included in the Parent & Family Leadership Council. You’re welcome to consider what’s important to you and your student if you’d prefer to make your gift towards a specific college, program, or athletics team to support a transformative educational experience for UTulsa students. Matching gifts can apply towards your giving level, so check with your employer for a matching gift!
Member Benefits
- Be invited to two on-campus Parent & Family Leadership Council gatherings each academic year – one per semester. (Attendance is optional, and travel expenses are the member’s responsibility.)
- Have exclusive opportunities to interact and have future-focused conversations with university senior leaders.
- Have access to UTulsa programming, signature events, and engagement opportunities.
- Have a personalized connection with UTulsa leadership based on your family’s interest.
- Get to know other highly-engaged families.
- Understand that the focus of the Parent & Family Leadership Council is philanthropy to support the overall mission of The University of Tulsa.
- Volunteer as available to help open doors to prospective donors and organizations.
- Recommend, and assist in recruiting, other Parent & Family Leadership Council members.
- Make a lasting impact on the UTulsa community.
Ready to join?
With a gift of $2,500+, you can become a member of the Parent & Family Leadership Council. (Employer matching gifts can apply towards your giving!) Give to the fund of your choice and choose “Parent” as your affiliation. Questions or suggestions? Contact Director of Development, Parent and Family Giving, Teresa Erker Bont, at teresa-bont@utulsa.edu or 918-631-4002.