About Seminole Boosters, Inc.
Who We Are
Funding Comprehensive Excellence in Competition and in the Classroom.
As the fundraising arm of Florida State University Athletics, Seminole Boosters, Inc. is responsible for engaging fans, alumni and loyal supporters of FSU in order to generate financial contributions for the purpose of enriching the overall educational and athletic experience for over 500 student-athletes participating in 20 sports programs by providing financial security for long-term growth and prosperity.
Seminole Boosters, Inc. is comprised of loyal and generous donors dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience in support of the University’s mission to instill the strength, skill and character essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility and sustained achievement.
By becoming a contributor, or by maintaining your contribution in support of FSU Athletics, you help support one of the most visible and successful programs in the nation. Contributions made to Seminole Boosters provide the financial framework that makes winning possible through scholarships, academic and medical services, facilities, and championship caliber coaches.
Financial Reports – view End of Year Reports and Endowment Reports since 2015.

What We Do
Seminole Boosters is the Direct Support Organization for the Florida State Athletics Department. Every year, Seminole Boosters funds more than $30 million funding directly to the athletics department.
Scholarships
Seminole Boosters provides more than $10 million annually in scholarship costs on behalf of all FSU student-athletes. While these scholarships are of no cost to the student-athletes, they are not free. The university does not provide tuition discounts or waivers.
Operations
We invest more than $10 million annually towards winning-edge resources including strength and conditioning, nutrition, equipment, sports medicine, staffing and more.
Facilities
We fund more than $11 million annually for several athletic facilities including Doak Campbell Stadium, Dick Howser Stadium, Dunlap Indoor Training Facility, Soccer/Softball Complex, Track and Field, Seminole Golf Course, Basketball Training Center, and Morcom Aquatics Center.
Sport-Specific Giving
We provide additional opportunities for each team to acquire one-time needs beyond their annual operating budget through the Coaches Clubs. These needs include minor facility enhancements, international trips, training technology and more. Additionally, we help promote personal branding opportunities for student-athletes through Rising Spear and The Battle’s End.

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$19M+ Annually. Unrestricted gifts for operations & scholarships.Annual Fund
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$25m+ Annually. Cash, planned & estate gifts for new/future projects & existing bonds.Capital Projects
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$2M Annually, Investment from donated land where earnings return to the endowment.Collegetown
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$5M Annually. Cash, planned & estate gifts are invested and earnings fund scholarships.Endowment
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$10M+ Annually. Ticket sales in the suites & Dunlap Champions Club, year-round Dunlap Champions Club membership and private events, & game day concessions.Hospitality
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$4M+ Annually. Royalties collected from the sale of licensed retail product.Licensing
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$5M+ Annually. Real Estate Gifts, Planned Gifts, Champions Hall, Rental Property, and more.Real Estate
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Coaches Clubs $3M+ Annually for team needs. Personal Branding SBI promotes the collectives to help optimize name, image, and likeness opportunities.Sports Specific
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Revenue flows through SBI. The club hosts events & a skybox on gameday. Board of Directors guides direction and financial oversight.Varsity Club
Why Give
The Florida State University Athletics program is primarily funded by Atlantic Coast Conference distributions, sponsorship agreements (via Seminole IMG Sports), ticket revenue and generous contributions from over 15,000 Seminole Booster members.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, fans, and corporate part ners, FSU is the top funded athletic department in the Atlantic Coast Conference and competes for conference and national championships in every sport. In fiscal year 2017-2018, Seminole Boosters supplemented the athletics operating budget by transferring $23 million to help cover the cost of scholarships, maintain and upgrade some of the best collegiate facilities in the nation and provide our student-athletes with academic and medical services that give them the winning edge in the classroom and in competition.
Board of directors
Executive Board

Charlie Dudley
Chair

Warner Peacock
Vice Chair

Beth Langford
Secretary

Philip Troyer
Treasurer

Richard McCullough
University President

Peter Collins
Chair of the Board of Trustees

Michael Alford
Vice President & Director of Athletics

Jimmy Graganella
Immediate Past Chair

Peter Boulware
At-Large

Betsy Evans
At-Large

Rich Heffley
At-Large

Andy Norman
At-Large

Barry Vaughn
At-Large
Directors At-Large
Ex-Officio Members
Richard McCulloughUniversity President |
Peter CollinsBoard of Trustees Chair |
Jimmy GraganellaImmediate Past Chair |
Doug Russell2nd Immediate Past Chair |
Christopher IansitiFoundation Chair Designee |
Eleanor ConnanWomen's Athletics Representative |
Dazi LenoirAlumni Chair |
Mike BradyAthletic Board Designee |
Kent KnisleyVarsity Club Designee |
Joe KeyserStudent Booster Designee |
Charlie DudleySeminole Boosters Chair |
Marla VickersUniversity VP for Advancement |
Michael AlfordVice President & Director of Athletics |
Chair Emeritus
Board Meetings
Seminole Boosters, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Wednesday September 6th, 2023Time: 9:00-10:00 am EST
Location: Zoom
Seminole Boosters, Inc. Development Committee Meeting
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2023Time: 4:00-5:00 pm EST
Location: Zoom
Seminole Boosters, Inc. Member Experience Committee Meeting
Date: Tuesday September 19, 2023Time: 10:00-11:00 am EST
Location: Zoom
Seminole Boosters, Inc. Executive Board Committee Meeting
Date: Friday, September 22, 2023Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Location: Zoom
Seminole Boosters, Inc. Board Meetings
Date: Thursday, October 12 – Friday, October 13, 2023Time: All Day
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Board Nominations
The nomination window is currently closed and will open again December 1, 2023.
If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Kelly Nielsen at Knielsen@fsu.edu