TALLAHASSEE \u2013 Florida State supporters came together to give more than $106 million in pledges and eclipse $86 million in cash contributions, both all-time organizational records, in Fiscal Year 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cFlorida State has entered a new era of momentum this year, and the credit belongs to the thousands of Seminole supporters whose generosity powered the most successful fundraising year in Seminole Boosters history,\u201d Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford said. \u201cWe have set ambitious outlooks for all of our programs, invested in facilities and continued to enhance opportunities for our student-athletes. Our ability to provide elite experiences for our student-athletes and fans is a testament to what a unified Florida State fan and alumni base can accomplish when it invests in something it believes in. I\u2019m incredibly grateful for the support of the individual Seminole Booster supporters who have invested in our vision for Florida State athletics.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the 2025-26 athletics year, Florida State completed its renovation of Doak Campbell Stadium that positioned the historic venue to remain among the best experiences in collegiate athletics well into the future while also opening the Dunlap Football Center, a 150,000-square-foot operations building that not only brought more efficiency and productivity to the football team\u2019s daily tasks but also opened up space inside the Moore Athletics Center to better serve FSU\u2019s other sports. Florida State also launched its women\u2019s lacrosse program and the Seminole Lacrosse Complex, one of only two women\u2019s lacrosse-only stadiums in the country. Women\u2019s soccer won the program\u2019s fifth national championship, and third in the last five years, and conference championships were earned by men\u2019s indoor track and field, softball and beach volleyball.<\/p>\n
FY26 was one of the most successful fundraising years in Seminole Boosters history. In addition to the record totals in pledges and contributions, Seminole Boosters reached 600 Bowden Society members, representing 15.6% year-over-year growth, and saw more than 90% of Bowden Society members become first-time major gift donors. Seminole Boosters also grew Coaches Club giving from $3 million to $11.1 million, a 270% increase, launched the Seminole Business Network, secured two transformational bequests exceeding $10 million each, and continued investing in championship-caliber facilities and programs. These record-breaking results were fueled by broad-based donor engagement and investment, demonstrating the strength, loyalty, and commitment of Seminole supporters and positioning Florida State Athletics for sustained success in the years ahead.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese numbers represent people, not just totals,\u201d Seminole Boosters President and CEO Stephen Ponder said. \u201cEvery gift, from a first-time donor joining the Seminole Athletic Fund or the Bowden Society to a family establishing a legacy bequest, is impactful to our mission to support Florida State Athletics. This year proved that our Seminole Boosters community loves the Noles and they love being part of the fabric that supports FSU Athletics.\u201d<\/p>\n