DINNER + AUCTION Red Tie

The Office of Alumni Engagement hosted Jax State's seventh annual Red Tie Dinner and Auction on Feb. 2. The donor recognition and fundraising event generated more than $236,000 benefiting specific colleges, departments, programs and scholarships across campus through the Jax State Annual Fund. A record-setting crowd of around 360 guests established and fully funded a brand new Red Tie Endowed Scholarship during the live auction at the event.

An elite group of Jax State supporters kicked off a new year of annual fundraising while recognizing loyal annual donors. The formal event featured dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment. The guest list for this invitation-only event includes leadership level annual donors and university leadership. Corporate and individual sponsorship donations help manage the cost of the event, ensuring that all proceeds go directly enhance the Jax State student experience.

The eighth Red Tie Dinner and Auction is scheduled for Feb. 7, 2025, in the Jax State Recreation and Fitness Center. The Office of Alumni Engagement encourages all those who support Jax State with annual gifts to consider maintaining and increasing leadershiplevel giving of $2,500 or more in the calendar year to secure your invitation to next year’s Red Tie event.

The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of philanthropy at Jax State. Through various means, the Jax State Annual Fund solicits gifts annually from alumni, friends, corporations, foundations and government entities to support and enhance the various colleges and programs of the university.