Founding & Benefactor
Angelsย ๐
You are joining today as a "Benefactor Angel". Just like the "Founding Angels", there will only be ๐ฏ Benefactor Angels. The "Angels" program is available to those few truly special people who really believe in building a global community of like-minded people and creating global impact, in our 100% model, and in everything RUF represents.
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ย ย ๐ Becoming an Angel is a long-term commitment. Your recurring gift covers RUF's operating costs and enables our 100% pass-through model. Learn more about RUF: read our Impact Report.
๐ย Angel Benefits
RUF's Angels are the pillars of our community, the main support of an organization that willย one day be recognized as "THE Romanian Diaspora organization" and aย global conduit for good.
๐ย Legacy:ย Forge a legacy in Romania and beyond, making a real difference in communities that matter.
๐ย Impact: Think like an investor: our goal is to create $100 worth of impact for every dollar you donate.
๐ย Community: Become a cornerstone in a fellowship of exceptional individuals and families committed to fortifying the Romanian diaspora with purpose and passion.
๐ย Networking: Plug into a dynamic global consortium of Ambassadors across major cities and receive a heartfelt welcome as you travel around the world.
๐ย Support for your projects: Engage directly with influential projects, recommend new partner organizations, have a voice in RUF's pivotal initiatives, and drive change where it's needed most
๐ย Recognition: RUF is a globally recognized brand today. Earn a distinguished spot in a narrative that matters as one of the esteemed Angels ๐ of our organization.
๐ย Exclusive Access: Enjoy privileged admission and first dibs on our marque events, including soirees, galas, and unforgettable experiences, crafting lifelong memories alongside fellow patrons.
๐ย Tax Incentives: Maximize the impact of your generosity with tax-deductible donations and benefit from company matching programs.
๐ย Versatility: Embrace the future of giving with our acceptance of stocks, cryptocurrency, and other donation forms, offering flexibility in how you contribute.
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๐ฏย Benefactor Angels
Join today to be named a "Benefactor Angel". Benefactor Angel recognition:
๐ย Benefactor Book: write your thoughts in our beautifully bound "Book of Benefactors" where each benefactor can write their thoughts, hopes, and reasons for supporting the cause. The book will be introduced, signed and displayed at our headquarters when we reach 100 Benefactors and will be digitized for wider accessibility.
๐ฏย Founding Angels
Our first ๐ฏ Angels are recognized as "Founding Angels ๐," aka the "founding fathers" ofย RUF. Founding Angel recognition:
๐ย Prestigious Commemoration: Founding Angelsย will immortalized on a commemorative bronze plaque at RUF's home base.
๐ Generational Remembrance: 100 Founding Angels Letters to our future generations will be saved in a sealed time capsule, on December 6th, 2024, to be opened at RUF's 100th anniversary on December 6th, 2118.
Who are our Angels?
We don't talk about our Angels enough. They support all our operations costs, so our fundraising platform can continue to run 100% free of cost for anyone who desires to use it. Being an Angel is a long-term (preferably lifetime) commitment to support the organization as long as it continues to fulfill its mission.
100% of RUF's salaries and operational expenses are covered by the annual donation of our Angels and recurring donors. As RUF grew and changed from a 100% volunteer organization to a mix of volunteering and paid resources, our Angels continued to foot the bill.ย Learn more about our funding sources and see our finances in the Transparency section. Ask us more about this program or the RUF pledge, or see about our Membership program.
๐๏ธ Legacy Builders
โ๏ธ Annual Commitment: $50,000 or Lifetime Donation: $1,000,000
Make a transformative impact that will resonate for generations, crafting a legacy of hope and progress.
โ๏ธ Seraphims
โ๏ธ Annual Commitment: $10,000 or Lifetime Donation: $100,000
Make a transformative impact that will resonate for generations, crafting a legacy of hope and progress.
๐ Archangels
โ๏ธ Annual Commitment: $5,000 or Lifetime Donation: $50,000
Step into a circle of distinguished benefactors taking charge in our mission's advancement.
๐ Guardian Angels
โ๏ธ Annual Commitment: $2,500 or Lifetime Donation: $25,000
Level up to show your generous commitment to RUF.
๐ผ Founding Angels
โ๏ธ Annual Commitment: $1,000 or Lifetime Donation: $10,000
Join the foundational tier of supporters who form the bedrock of our community.
Valentin Daraban
Founding Angel
Founding Angel, Ambassador of the Romanian Community Center of Chicago
Monica Ferchi
Founding Angel
RUF Fundraiser & Founding Angel, Honorary Member of ROCO, the Romanian Community Center
Radu Georgescu
Founding Angel
Serial Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist, Founder of Seedblink, RUF Founding Angel
Constantin Raduca
Founding Angel
Supporter of ROCO, the Romanian Community Center of Chicago
Ioana Salajanu
Founding Angel
Board of Advisors
Attorney at Law; Member of the United Nations Women's Guild and RUF Board of Advisors; Childrenโs International NFP, founder
