RUF Angels 😇

The "RUF 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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  👉 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.

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🏆 Angel Benefits **


RUF's Angels are the pillars of our community, the main support of an organization that will one day be recognized as "THE Romanian Diaspora organization" and a global conduit for good.

Angel Benefits Matrix

Angel Levels


Join today:

  • 🕊️ Million Dollar Club: Lifetime Pledge: $1,000,000+
  • 🕊️ Visionary: Annual Commitment: $50,000+ or Lifetime: $500,000+
  • ⚜️ Catalyst: Annual Commitment: $10,000 or Lifetime Donation: $100,000
  • 🏆 Champions: Annual Commitment: $5,000 or Lifetime Donation: $50,000
  • 😇 Partners: Annual Commitment: $2,500 or Lifetime Donation: $25,000
  • 👼 Friends: Annual Commitment: $1,000 or Lifetime Donation: $10,000

Learn more about our 💯 Founding Angels 😇.

 

Who are our Angels?


We don't talk about our Angels enough. They support all our operational 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. 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.

🕊️ Legacy Builders


⚜️ 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.

Claudia & Mihai Lehene

Founders and main Sponsors of Romanian United Foundation
We believe in our power to build our community and influence our future. We support RUF for our children, our community, and our home country. Our commitment is rooted in love for our heritage and a vision for a thriving diaspora.

⚜️ Seraphims


⚜️ 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.

Monica & Calin Moigradan
Monica and Călin believe in the idea of giving back, and RUF is the best way to do just that. They live in Park Ridge, Illinois, with their sons: Nicholas and Patrick, and they have been RUF supporters since Day 1.

🏆 Archangels


⚜️ Annual Commitment: $5,000 or Lifetime Donation: $50,000

Step into a circle of distinguished benefactors taking charge in our mission's advancement.

Diana & Radu Dram

Chicago, IL
We are all busy builders in our own right, building our own dreams, but together we dare build a straighter path to a more ambitious future for our community.
Jen Wieczner & Flaviu Simihaian

Founding Angels, New York, NY
Simona  & Cristian Luput
Committed to RUF, we embrace the chance to uplift Romania. Fueled by responsibility and optimism, we contribute time and resources to create a brighter future. RUF embodies positive change, and together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive Romania
Ruxandra Muys-Stoian

Founding Angel 
Co-Founder WIT Angels Club
Ruxandra Stoian co-founder of the Bucharest-based Women Invest in Tech Angels Club, launched 2021. Ruxandra Muys-Stoian has a background in public health and health services management.
 
Cristina & Dan Serban

Founding Angels, Key West, FL
Ross Vangalis

Founding Angel 
Board of Directors 
CEO & Founder, Queue Brand Communications, Chicago
Senior agency executive experienced in transforming emerging marketing trends into scalable marketing businesses. Senior advisor with experience across 20+ industries, 10+ countries & 100+ iconic brands
 

😇 Guardian Angels


⚜️ Annual Commitment: $2,500 or Lifetime Donation: $25,000

Level up to show your generous commitment to RUF.

Alex Fratila

Founding Angel 
Hedge Fund & Portfolio Manager
Alex Fratila, is the Founder of Fratila & Company is a skilled multi-strategy portfolio manager, who handled a $100M portfolio at CSS across convertible arbitrage, long/short equity, and managed futures strategies before founding his eponymous firm.
Georgiana & Cristian Merdariu
We should never forget our culture, our beloved Romania. Together, we can go further, and hopefully, our children will follow our example!
Cristian Petrus

Founding Angel 
San Francisco, California
 
Catalin Serban
iProSkills Academy is a European-style soccer club for Chicagoland youth of all ages. Our personalized player-centric program emphasizes individual development, hard work, integrity, and mental preparation. Founded in 2015, iProSkills has grown quickly in
 
Ana Maria & Razvan Sofronie
Building our own community means a lot to us: we are happy to be able to invest in our future, and our children's future through Romanian United Foundation.

👼 RUF Angels


⚜️ Annual Commitment: $1,000 or Lifetime Donation: $10,000

Join the foundational tier of supporters who form the bedrock of our community.