200Angels

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Since 2018, a small circle of people has carried the work of the Romanian United Foundation. They are leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and families in 300 cities around the world. We call them RUF Angels πŸ˜‡, and today there are more than 125 of them.

Now we are building toward 200.

What Angels make possible

RUF works on a 100% pass-through model: every dollar a public donor gives goes directly to the cause they chose. That is possible because Angels cover what keeps the foundation running. Their yearly commitment lets us plan years ahead instead of months.

Together with our community, Angels have helped RUF:

  • raise over $5 million for 80+ projects
  • deliver 200+ projects with 1,000+ volunteers
  • connect 15,000+ members across 300 cities
  • touch over 1,000,000 lives

Behind those numbers are real moments:

  • 2019: Chicago raised $106,000 in one evening to build the first section of Via Transilvanica.
  • 2020: Our COVID-19 response raised over $800,000 and delivered medical supplies to 1,000+ institutions in Romania.
  • 2022: The community opened the ROCO Community Center in Chicago, a landmark for the diaspora.
  • Today: RUF supports scholarships, young leaders and student teams competing on world stages.

What Angels get back

Angels are not only donors. They are a circle of people who share a conviction about what Romania and its diaspora can become.

β€œThe RUF Angels Retreat on Via Transilvanica changed how I see Romania. They won’t be able to get rid of me now: I can’t wait to go back every year.” - Mihaela L., Founding Angel πŸ˜‡, Senior Tech Executive
β€œI met my cofounder at an Angel πŸ˜‡ dinner. Inside RUF, I met my kind of people, and I’m proud to be Romanian.” - Alex U., Archangel πŸ˜‡, Entrepreneur
β€œThis isn’t charity - it’s impact. Not only for our times, but also for the next generations.” - Diana D., Archangel πŸ˜‡, Business Executive

Angels get lifetime GlobalRomania membership, invitations to RUF events and the Angels Retreat on Via Transilvanica, and recognition on our website and in our impact reports. Annual tiers start at $1,000 (Benefactor Angel πŸ˜‡).

Join the circle

Almost every Angel joined because someone they trusted said, β€œI’m in. You should hear about this.” If you have been following RUF’s work and wondering how to get closer to it, this is the moment.

Become an Angel πŸ˜‡ Β· Explore GlobalRomania

Romanian United Foundation

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RUF unites the global Romanian diaspora to foster strategic change through philanthropy, innovation, and community-building. By connecting leaders worldwide, RUF positions Romania as a dynamic force in the global economy for future generations.