Annual Giving and Season Ticket Priority Program brochure

[ 2015 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES ]
LETTER FROM MATT BORMAN
Dear Mountaineer Fans,
On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, thank you for being involved and
taking the time to learn more about supporting West Virginia University’s Department
of Intercollegiate Athletics. By investing in our talented, young men and women, you
ensure that every WVU student-athlete will have the necessary tools to accomplish his or
her goals at WVU and beyond.
Whether you are a long-time supporter or a first-time donor, your gift to the
Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) has a significant impact on our programs’ success.
Every donation to the MAC, no matter the size, provides the necessary resources to
educate and guide our 475 deserving Mountaineers. Each day our student-athletes work
diligently to achieve their goals of academic growth and athletic success. By giving to the
MAC and establishing a relationship as a donor, you become an integral part of WVU
Athletics and make a meaningful difference in the lives of each of our student-athletes.
As you read this brochure, please consider how impactful your gift can be and the
benefits it provides to our State’s flagship institution. We take great pride in the athletic
achievements by our programs, but it is the power and potential of our graduates that
is, and will always be our biggest source of pride. Thank you for helping us Advance
Scholarship and Build Champions.
Let’s Go Mountaineers!
Matt Borman
Senior Associate Athletic Director – Executive Director
Mountaineer Athletic Club
West Virginia University
WHO WE ARE
AND WHY WE
NEED YOUR
CONTRIBUTION
2014 -15
PROJECTED EXPENSES
STUDENT AID
$9,302,187
STUDENT-ATHLETE MEALS
$650,000
GUARANTEES
$975,000
SALARIES & BENEFITS
$30,477,753.81
TRAVEL
$8,336,107.50
GAME EXPENSES, UNIFORMS, AND SUPPLIES
$6,734,285.35
DIRECT FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, AND RENTAL
$4,065,000
MEDICAL EXPENSE AND INSURANCE
$699,021
DEBT SERVICE
$6,911,509.32
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS
$1,300,000
OTHER EXPENSES
$8,175,037.72
TOTAL $77,625,901.70
OUR COMMITMENT
The Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) is the fundraising arm
for the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics. The WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
pays 100% of the scholarships awarded to over 475 studentathletes in 18 varsity sports from generous contributions
made by 6,500+ MAC Members.
Your individual and corporate contributions help
Advance Scholarship and Build Champions.
WHAT IS THE
MAC ANNUAL FUND?
Unrestricted annual fund donations provide you with the
opportunity to purchase priority season tickets, parking
passes, single game tickets and post-season tickets.
MAC annual fund donations provide support to the
following areas:
• Student-Athlete Scholarships
• Academic Support
• Training & Nutrition
• Facility Enhancements
• Travel Assistance
•Recruiting
• Equipment Upgrades
• Other Budget Relieving Expenses
WHAT IS SPORT
SPECIFIC GIVING?
Sport specific giving (i.e. 1100 Club, Legacy Fund,
Match Point Club) provides direct support to the WVU
Athletic program of your choice. Sport specific gifts
do not influence your annual giving level or provide
priority on season tickets, parking passes, single game
tickets or post-season tickets. However, Sport Specific
contributions do help increase your priority point total.
For more information on all of the sport specific giving
options please see page 13.
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The cost of competing at the highest level
and providing a first-class education for
outstanding student-athletes continues to climb.
The Mountaineer Athletic Club must grow
its membership and level of support in order
to keep WVU as one of the nation’s premier
athletic programs.
WHY WE NEED
YOUR HELP
& THE NEED
FOR GROWTH
Membership in the MAC is recognized
by unrestricted annual gifts that are made
between December 1 - November 30. You can
contribute at any level, but a minimum gift of
$100 is required to activate your annual MAC
membership and receive benefits including,
but not limited to Priority Points. Renewing
and new members have until May 1 to submit
payment towards your annual giving level,
while enjoying the full benefits of membership
throughout the giving year.
As a member of the MAC, you are a vital
component to the success of WVU studentathletes in the classroom and on the field of
play. Your membership provides WVU studentathletes with the opportunity to proudly say,
“I’m a Mountaineer.”
Athletics is a window through which
the University is often viewed, with its
accomplishments serving as a tremendous
recruiting tool and a catalyst for philanthropy
to all areas of WVU. Essential private support
enables the Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics to recruit and train elite studentathletes in first-class facilities, fund scholarships,
and compete on a level playing field with peer
institutions. Financial stability in athletics
ultimately breeds success, and success breeds
pride amongst WVU’s many alumni
and friends.
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FACULTY STAFF
SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES
ANDY BEVIN
$10,000,000
Napier, New Zealand
Management Information Systems
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
As a token of appreciation for your
devotion to providing a world class
educational experience to all of our
student-athletes the MAC provides
WVU faculty and staff members
with a 100% soft credit towards
your account. For more
information about WVU
faculty/staff benefits please
call 800.433.2072.
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
YOUNG
ALUMNI
The MAC provides
a young alumni
membership that applies
a 100% soft credit to your
account for the first four (4)
years after graduation from
WVU (i.e. 2012-present).
For more information
about the young alumni
membership please visit
MountaineerAthleticClub.com or
call 800.433.2072.
MOUNTAINEER
MANIACS
The MAC partnership with the
Mountaineer Maniacs provides these
students with the opportunity to make
a financial impact on WVU Athletics as
a group. Mountaineer Maniac members
will be classified as Buckskin members of
the MAC in the current giving year.
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HOW CAN I GET
INVOLVED?
2014 -15 PROJECTED REVENUE
ROYALTIES/
ADVERTISEMENTS/
SPONSORSHIPS
$8,755,350
ENDOWMENT INCOME
$1,249,411.81
OTHER REVENUE
$1,130,199.32
TICKET SALES
$16,680,500
PROGRAMS/CONCESSIONS/
NOVELTY/PARKING
$2,342,985
BROACAST/RADIO/
TELEVISION/INTERNET
$1,600,000
STUDENT FEES
$4,300,000
GUARANTEES
$3,300,000
NCAA TOURNAMENT PAYOUT/
CONFERENCE REVENUE
$20,437,913
MAC CONTRIBUTIONS
$18,100,000
ASHLEY LAWRENCE
Caledon, Ontario
Pre-Sport Exercise Psychology
TOTAL $77,896,359.13
*A gift to the MAC in 2014 helped comprise 23% of the overall revenue for the WVU Athletics.
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HOW TO MAKE AN ANNUAL FUND GIFT TO THE
MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB ONLINE
STEP 1:
Go to MountaineerAthleticClub.com
STEP 2:
Click Make a Gift
STEP 4
Login into your account. If you are a new
donor please create an account.
*If you have purchased single game tickets or season tickets online at
any time please link your account.
112%
Our Mountaineer student-athletes give 112% in
competition, in the classroom, and in the community. We
hope that you will join them by adding an extra 12% to
your annual MAC donation.
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112% Gift Item
Recognition on the Mountaineer Athletic
Club website
Help student-athletes receive additional resources
to compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics
Next Level Gift
A Next Level gift elevates your gift to the next annual
giving level and could help improve your season ticket, mini
plan package, single game ticket and/or post season ticket
locations.
Matching Gift
STEP 3:
Click on MAC Annual Fund if you have interest
in making a gift to receive football and men’s
basketball ticket and parking benefits
*If you have an interest in giving to a specific sport’s operation account,
please click on Sport Specific Giving and continue to WVUF.org (Sport
specific gifts do not receive priority season ticket or parking benefits).
STEP 5
Select the MAC giving Level you are interested
in participating in
Please check the “I anticipate participating in a company
matching program” box and fill in your company’s name.
Matching gifts are a key component to our overall
fundraising efforts each year for the MAC and the University
as a whole. Participation in a matching gift program provides
the MAC with additional scholarship dollars and is a great
way to increase your MAC annual giving level and Priority
Points. Please see the page 6 for more information.
STEP 6
Add to Cart
STEP 7
Checkout
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HOW TO VIEW YOUR PRIORITY
POINTS ONLINE
STEP 1
Click on “My Account”
WHAT’S IN
IT FOR ME?
STEP 2
Click on “View My Priority Points” to view Priority Points Calculator.
PRIORITY POINTS
West Virginia University Athletics are self-funded, and our future ability to compete
on a national level depends on the generosity, loyalty, and support of our MAC members.
In recognition of the generosity of those who support WVU Athletics on an annual basis,
the Mountaineer Athletic Club utilizes a Priority Points system to allocate seats and benefits in the most fair, equitable, and transparent manner.
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STEP 3
Enter your 2015 estimated gift amount
STEP 4
Current Giving (Dec 1 – Nov. 30) 2 pts per $100
Consecutive Years of Giving 5 pts per year
Select “Yes” for the boxes that apply to you Your total priority points, current giving
level and rank with giving level will be listed at the bottom.
Lifetime Giving to Athletics
1 pt per $100
STEP 5
Consecutive Years of Season Tickets
5 pts per year
Adjust your estimated 2015 gift to increase your giving level or ranking within
giving level.
Varsity Club Membership
1 pt per continued year of membership
25 pts lifetime membership (one-time)
STEP 6
Alumni Association Memberships
1 pt per continued year of membership
15 pts lifetime membership (one-time)
Jerry West Society
15 pts for a planned gift to Intercollegiate Athletics (one-time)
Faculty/Staff at WVU
10 pts (one-time)
Gifts to the WVU Foundation
1 pt per $1000 (outside athletics)
Click “Donate Now” to contribute your estimated gift for 2015.
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Men’s Basketball Premium Blue Lot Parking Pass
Complimentary Football & Men’s Basketball Media Guide
Opportunity to Request Premium Blue Lot Parking Pass (football)
Complimentary Year-End Gift
Opportunity to Request Reserved Silver Lot Parking Pass (football)
Statler Club Access (men’s basketball)
Opportunity to Request Additional Men’s Basketball Parking Pass(es)
Opportunity to Request Light Blue Lot Parking Pass (football)
Invitation to Pre-Game Donor Meal (football)
Opportunity to Request Blue Lot Parking Pass (football)
Complimentary Men’s Basketball Parking Pass
BUCKSKIN
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$800 - 1,499
Priority Seating for Postseason, Away/Neutral Site, Big 12 &
NCAA Tournament (if available & applicable)
CAPTAIN
$1,500 - 3,499
MAC Gift Receipt/Email Updates/Priority Points
DIRECTOR
$3,500 - 6,499
Football Game day Program Recognition
CHAMPION
$6,500 - 9,999
Invitation to Donor Day and other MAC Events
BLUE SCHOLAR
$10,000-14,999
Priority to purchase Football, Basketball and Baseball Season Tickets
GOLD SCHOLAR
$15,000 - 24,999
Opportunity to Request Football Parking Pass(es)
MOUNTAINEER SCHOLAR
$25,000 +
Opportunity to Request Brown Lot Parking Pass (football)
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ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
• 83%of all student-athletes have a 4 Year Graduation Success Rate
• 121 Big 12 All-Academic Honorees
• 3.08Average student-athlete GPA
• 4.00GPA’s
Fall 2013 Semester - 54
Spring 2014 Semester – 57
• Garrett Ford Academic Excellence Honor Roll (3.00 and above)
Fall 2013 Semester – 252
Spring 2014 Semester – 243
• 58%of student-athletes are above a 3.00 GPA
• 26%of student-athletes are above a 3.50 GPA
• 2 Capital One Academic All-Americans
• 3 Big 12 Scholar Athletes of the Year
• 3 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar Athletes
• 1 Great America Rifle Association Scholar Athlete of the Year
• 80 Student-athletes graduated from WVU in Spring 2014
3 graduated summa cum laude (with highest distinction)
8 graduated magna cum laude (with great distinction)
18 graduated cum laude (with distinction)
• WVU’s average Academic Performance Rate (APR) for all sports is a 974
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• Various Team Academic Awards
KELLI HINTON
WILL CLARKE
6 Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medals (Rowing- 3.75 Cum. GPA)
32 Rowers named to Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll (3.00 Cum. GPA)
6 College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) All-Academic Team
4 Academic Team Awards (Volleyball, Tennis, Women’s and Men’s Soccer)
7 Capital One Academic All-District II
3 Big 12 Conference’s Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award (3.80 Cum. GPA)
Football Academic Advisor
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Communication Studies
FOOTBALL &
MEN’s
BASKETBALL
TICKET
INFORMATION
The MAC is pleased to announce the implementation of
an Optional Seat Upgrade Process for WVU Football and
Men’s Basketball season ticket holders. Current season ticket
holders who are MAC members, will have the option to log
into an interactive website to potentially upgrade/relocate seat
locations and/or purchase additional season tickets. MAC
members who are new season ticket holders will also have
the option to login to the interactive website and select your
season ticket locations.
Once all football season ticket renewal orders are processed,
both new MAC members and established MAC members
who are looking to select/relocate their seating location,
will be assigned a date and time to explore available seating
opportunities. Selection times will be based on your annual
giving level, in order from highest to lowest, and total Priority
Points within your giving level. It is important to note that
this is not a re-seating process. All existing season ticket
holders will have the opportunity to maintain the same seat
location as this past season as long as you maintain your
annual giving level that at least meets the necessary MAC
per-seat gift requirement. Existing season ticket holders do
not have to participate in the Optional Seat Upgrade Process,
if you are content with your current season ticket location.
Members of the MAC staff will be available to personally
assist you with any season ticket relocation questions
leading up to and throughout the Seat Upgrade Process.
Contributions made to the MAC Annual Fund for priority
seating/parking benefits count towards your total MAC
annual giving level and earn Priority Points at the rate of 2
points per $100. The deadline to make a MAC Annual Fund
gift is May 1.
Additional information regarding the Seat Upgrade Process
and selection dates will be communicated throughout the
MAC giving year.
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FOOTBALL PRIORITY SEATING
FOOTBALL PARKING
The majority of sections at Milan Puskar Stadium have a “per-seat” gift
requirement, which at a minimum, a new season ticket holder is required to
make in order to purchase season tickets in that section. However, making
this “per-seat” gift does not guarantee that you will receive season tickets in
designated sections. All season tickets are subject to availability. If demand
exceeds availability in a designated section, seat locations will be assigned in
the next best available section.
The tailgating atmosphere in Morgantown is electric and one of the best in the
nation. The MAC is proud to offer priority parking options to MAC members
on gameday. The chart below displays the minimum contribution and limits for
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Season Ticket Cost: $395
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Season Ticket Cost: $395
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Annual MAC Gift per-seat minimum: $0
Season Ticket Cost: $395
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Annual MAC Gift per-seat minimum: $500
Season Ticket Cost: $395
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Annual MAC Gift per-seat minimum: $0
Season Ticket Cost: $395
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MEN’S BASKETBALL PRIORITY SEATING
MEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING
MAC members are given the opportunity to purchase priority season tickets at
the WVU Coliseum. MAC Annual Fund gifts are applicable towards priority
seating opportunities for WVU football, men’s basketball and baseball season tickets.
MAC members at the Director ($3,500) annual giving level and above qualify
for men’s basketball priority parking opportunities. Director level annual donors
and above receive one (1) complimentary parking pass. Champion level ($6,500)
annual donors and above with five (5) or more season tickets have the option
to purchase additional parking passes. Mountaineer Scholar and Stadium Suite
Holders qualify for one (1) premium blue lot pass.
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Season ticket requests exceeding priority limits will be allocated and assigned by the Mountaineer Athletic Club and
the Mountaineer Ticket Office after all MAC members select locations within their priority limit.
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MAC OPPORTUNITIES
FOR INVOLVEMENT
MAC ANNUAL FUND
Gifts to the MAC Annual Fund help
WVU Athletics achieve its goal of Advancing
Scholarship and Building Champions, by
providing the necessary resources for studentathlete scholarships, travel assistance, equipment
upgrades, recruiting enhancements, and other
essential budget relieving expenses. MAC
members who make unrestricted contributions to
the Annual Fund are also given the opportunity
to purchase season tickets in priority seating
areas. Unrestricted Annual Fund gifts qualify for
football, men’s basketball and baseball priority
seating and parking benefits.
SPORT SPECIFIC GIVING
Sport specific giving allows interested
contributors to make gifts that are designated to a
particular program(s) of your choice. This method of
contribution assures that your gift is used to directly
fund the sport of your choosing and cover identified
needs specific to the program.
Contributions to individual sports accelerate each
sport’s pursuit of winning championships as well as
give our student-athletes a leg up in the classroom.
Through sport specific gifts, donors can ensure
that the true intent of your gift is being realized by
student-athletes in the sport(s) of your choice.
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MAJOR GIFTS
In addition to funding scholarships for WVU
student-athletes, MAC members play a pivotal role in
the enhancement, construction and maintenance of
first-class athletic facilities. For recruiting purposes, it
is essential that our facilities exceed the expectations of
prospective student-athletes and compare favorably to
other schools in the BIG 12 Conference and the nation.
As always, maintaining facilities and strategically
planning for the future is an ongoing process. Current
major gift opportunities are available in facility
campaigns, program enhancements, recruiting funds,
scholarship endowments and mentorship programs. All
major gifts and pledges to WVU Athletics — above and
beyond those for football, men’s basketball and baseball
ticket priorities — that match or exceed $50,000 qualify
for recognition in the All-American Society.
All-American Society donors are invited
to exclusive events with Mountaineer coaches
and administrators throughout the year and are
recognized on campus in a variety of ways. AllAmerican Society gifts do not offer football, men’s
basketball or baseball season ticket priorities; although
they may have an impact on season ticket seating and
parking locations should donors also participate in the
MAC Annual Fund. For more information on major
gift campaigns and the All-American Society, contact
the MAC at (800) 433-2072.
SPORT SPECIFIC
GIVING PROGRAMS:
ENDOWMENT
The primary goal of the Athletic
Endowment Program is to fully fund
all 350 athletic scholarships through
the ongoing establishment of Athletic
Endowments. To fully fund all 350 scholarships
each year, the principal balance of the Athletic
Endowment Fund would need to be $225 million.
Each contribution to a current and/or newly created
endowment brings WVU Athletics that much
closer to fully funding all 350 scholarships, further
enabling WVU Athletics to utilize unrestricted dollars
generated by the Annual Fund for other essential
needs across all varsity sports.
By supporting any of the opportunities in the
Athletic Endowment Program, you will play a vital
role in WVU Athletics’ commitment to its current
and future student-athletes’ academic achievement,
competitive success and personal growth. Your
generous support will be a major contribution to the
continuing improvement of WVU Athletics, forever.
• FRIENDS OF MOUNTAINEER BASEBALL
• 1100 CLUB
Football Recruiting
• 10.0 CLUB
Gymnastics
• LEGACY FUND
Men’s Basketball Recruiting
• WOMEN’S LEGACY FUND
Women’s Basketball Recruiting
• THE GALLERY
Men’s Golf
• GOAL CLUB
Men’s Soccer
• 365 CLUB
Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving
PLANNED GIVING
• 1200 CLUB
Rifle
JERRY WEST SOCIETY
Membership in the Jerry West Society is exclusively
offered to those who make commitments of support to
the MAC and WVU Athletics in the form of planned
gifts. The following are a variety of ways in which to
join the Jerry West Society and impact the future of
WVU Athletics by creating a lasting legacy today:
• Gift provision in a Will or Revocable Trust
• Income-Producing Gift
• Charitable Lead Trust
• Testamentary Gift of Retirement Assets
• Life Insurance or Annuity Policy
• Property/Real Estate
Jerry West Society members receive fifteen
(15) Priority Points (one-time) for a planned
gift that names the WVU Department of
Intercollegiate Athletics as the beneficiary.
• MATCH POINT CLUB
Volleyball
• BASELINE CLUB
Women’s Tennis
• 90 MINUTE CLUB
Women’s Soccer
CAM OBRIEN
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Political Science
Pre-Law and Legal Studies
• WOMEN SUPPORTING ATHLETICS
• OTHER SPORTS INCLUDE:
Wrestling
Women’s Cross Country
Women’s Track
Rowing
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WHEELS CLUB
More than 50 car dealerships support the WVU
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics through their
participation in the Wheels Club. Members provide
courtesy vehicles to WVU coaches and administrators.
Wheels Club members who participate in the program
receive six (6) complimentary football season tickets
and (4) complimentary men’s basketball season
tickets. MAC annual giving benefits and priority
points are based on the value and number of vehicles
provided for Athletic Department use and any
additional monetary contributions.
BRICK CAMPAIGN
Honor a special fan, friend, family member or
loved one with an engraved brick located outside
Touchdown Terrace at Milan Puskar Stadium or at the
WVU Coliseum on the sidewalk in front of the Jerry
West Statue. The MAC will engrave your message on a
4” x 8” brick, which will become a permanent part of
the WVU landscape for only $150 per brick.
Once orders are processed, you will receive a
“Thank You” note confirming your order and brick
inscription(s). All Brick Campaign gifts are awarded 2
2014 CONTRIBUTIONS
PRIORITY SEATING
RELATED GIFTS
$11,813,589.45
GENERAL
GIFTS
$294,475.66
SPORT SPECIFIC
DONATIONS
$381,990.54
SCHOLARSHIP
DONATIONS
$381,841.18
TOTAL $18,100,000
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CAPITAL GIFTS
$5,228,103.16
Priority Points for every $100 received in the current
giving year. All Brick Campaign gifts are 100% tax
deductible. They are processed and receipted by the
WVU Foundation. Brick Campaign gifts do not count
towards MAC annual giving levels.
VARSITY CLUB
FORMER STUDENT ATHLETES
The Varsity Club provides a way for all former
Mountaineer student-athletes to remain in contact
with their athletic program, teammates, coaches
and University. Former Mountaineer studentathletes have always been generous in their loyalty,
enthusiasm and support for their respected programs
and the Varsity Club provides former athletes with
an opportunity to continue traditions that were so
valuable when they were in Morgantown.
Varsity Club membership is an exclusive benefit
for all former WVU student-athletes, coaches,
managers, trainers, cheerleaders, mascots, Athletic
Department employees and support personnel. The
Varsity Club encourages continued involvement and
participation of its members in all activities relating
to WVU. The Varsity Club hosts a number of events
including the annual Varsity Club Weekend and
various team reunions which are designed to bring
alumni back to campus and to recognize individuals
who have made outstanding contributions to WVU.
Both annual dues-paying and lifetime members
receive a number of benefits while continuing their
legacy as a WVU student-athlete and promoting
WVU’s rich athletic heritage. Annual memberships
are $25 and run from July to June. Lifetime
memberships are $1,000. For more information
please call 304-293-9563.
GIFT-IN-KIND
Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to the WVU Department of
Intercollegiate Athletics, while offering the donor a tax-deduction for the value of the gift. Giftsin-kind are accepted on a limited basis, and must be pre-approved by the Executive Director of the
MAC and submitted to the WVU Foundation for gift recognition. Gifts-in-kind are awarded two
(2) points for every $100 worth of goods and/or services donated in the current giving year. Gifts
made prior to the current giving year will be awarded one (1) point for every $100 worth of goods
and/or services provided. Please consult your tax advisor and the Mountaineer Athletic Club office
for further information.
METHODS
OF GIVING
ONLINE
All Mountaineer Athletic Club related giving can be done at MountaineerAthleticClub.com
CHECK/MONEY ORDERS/CREDIT CARDS
Checks and money orders should be made payable to WVU Athletics. The Mountaineer
Athletic Club accepts all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and
American Express.
SECURITIES
Donors have the ability to make a charitable gift through an electronic transfer of stock or
via the actual stock certificate.
BEQUESTS
Gifts through wills and bequests can provide donors with the opportunity to sustain your
family name in conjunction with WVU’s intercollegiate athletics program. The Mountaineer
Athletic Club can provide you with the necessary language to ensure that your intentions are
clearly expressed.
MATCHING GIFTS
Many companies and corporations provide matching gift programs for employee
contributions. Ask about your employer’s matching gift policy to see how you can make your gift
work twice as hard for the Mountaineers! Return the matching gift form provided by your company
with your contribution to the MAC to increase your gift and benefits level.
*If you plan on using your company’s corporate matching gift toward your minimum required donation for
priority seating, the matching gift must be received by June 30 each year. Many matching gifts require a significant
period of time for processing, so please plan the timing of your gift accordingly. It is the responsibility of the donor
to ensure the matching gift is received by the deadline. Gifts received after the deadline will not be applicable
toward your current annual giving level. Donors will receive benefits based on the dollar amount that is received,
and are personally responsible for making up any necessary difference.
TAX INFORMATION
If you make a gift to the MAC in order to purchase priority season tickets, 80% of your contribution
is tax deductible. For 100% tax deductibility of your annual contribution, you must decline your
right to receive any benefits, including but not limited to priority seating, at the time you make your
gift. Only the individual, organization, or business making the contribution is eligible to receive the
tax deduction. Major gifts or contributions not associated with ticket priority or other benefits are
100% tax deductible. Mountaineer Athletic Club donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes from
the WVU Foundation upon receipt of their donation.
Since the Mountaineer Athletic Club operates within the West Virginia University Foundation,
contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The West Virginia University
Foundation, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization, and its
tax exempt identification number is 556017181.
The Mountaineer Athletic Club encourages donors to seek their own tax and legal counsel in matters related to charitable giving.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF THE
MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB?
HOW DO I CHANGE THE ADDRESS/CONTACT
INFORMATION ON MY ACCOUNT?
WHY SHOULD I DONATE TO THE MOUNTAINEER
ATHLETIC CLUB?
WHAT IS THE PRIORITY POINTS PROGRAM?
You can become a member of the MAC by donating a minimum of $100 to
the MAC Annual Fund. There are also a variety of other ways to join/support
the MAC and WVU Athletics. Please see our Opportunities for Involvement
on page 12.
Private support is essential to the success of WVU’s Intercollegiate Athletic
Program. The WVU Athletics Department receives no financial assistance
from the state of West Virginia. It is a self-funded entity, solely dependent
upon sporting event revenue and fundraising to operate and provide
student-athlete scholarships. Your individual support helps talented young
people receive a quality education from West Virginia University while
ensuring WVU’s tradition of athletic excellence continues to grow.
WHAT BENEFITS DO I RECEIVE FOR BECOMING
MEMBER OF THE MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB?
MAC members receive a variety of membership benefits which include, but
are not limited to invitations to MAC functions and priority seating options
for football and men’s basketball. For a complete breakdown of benefits and
corresponding donation levels, please refer to the Benefits Chart on page
7. Benefits reflect a donor’s total contributions from December 1 through
November 30 annually.
IS MY DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
If your contribution includes an option to purchase tickets, 80% of your
donation is tax-deductible. For 100% tax deductibility of your annual gift,
you must decline your rights to receive benefits at the time you make your
gift. Major gifts or contributions not associated with ticket priority are 100%
tax deductible. Only the individual or company making the gift is eligible to
take the tax deduction. MAC donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes
from the WVU Foundation. Please refer to Tax Information on page 15.
MY COMPANY HAS A MATCHING GIFT
PROGRAM. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO
MAKE SURE THEIR MATCHING GIFT IS
APPLIED TO MY ANNUAL DONATION?
BRIA HOLMES
New Haven, Connecticut
Criminology
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Matching gifts are great way to increase your annual fund
contribution. Contact the MAC and we will assist you
in your matching gift request. You can also use the
WVU Foundation’s Matching Gift Search Engine
to see if your employer sponsors a matching gift.
MAC members must have their gift matched
by June 30.
Please note any changes on order and request forms returned to the
Mountaineer Ticket Office. You may also send a written request via email, fax,
or mail to change your contact information. Please be sure to include your
account number and your previous contact information. Address change
deadlines will apply for specific events.
The Priority Points Program is designed to reward longevity and generosity of
support to West Virginia University, its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
and the MAC. It will be used to determine seating at away games, bowl games,
post season tournaments, new season ticket requests and parking. For more
information please refer to our Priority Points Program on page 6.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO INCREASE MY PRIORITY
POINT STANDING?
Increasing your annual giving level and purchasing season tickets are great ways
to increase your Priority Point standing.
TICKETING QUESTIONS
CAN I PURCHASE SINGLE HOME GAME TICKETS?
All MAC donors are eligible to purchase single game tickets. The quantity and/
or location of tickets you can purchase is based on availability, membership
level, and Priority Points within your annual giving level.
WHAT IS THE LIMIT ON AWAY GAME TICKETS?
The quantity of tickets you are eligible to purchase is based on your annual
giving level and Priority Points. The availability and location of the tickets is
determined by the opposing school.
WHEN ARE INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS MAILED?
Single and away game tickets are typically mailed 7-10 days prior to each game.
For more information please contact the Mountaineer Athletic Club at 1-800-433-2072.
MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB
Matt Borman
Senior Associate AD /
Executive Director
VARSITY CLUB
Ben Murray
Associate AD – Major Gifts
Kevin Miller
Assistant AD - Annual Giving
Dale Wolfley
Coordinator
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
M.G. Bailey
Major Gifts Officer
Michael Gilstorf
Major Gifts Officer
Jacob Kirkham
Major Gifts Officer
Steve Dunlap
Assistant Director of Development
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Susan Hammond
Director of Donor Relations &
Special Events
Greta Gibboney
Assistant Director of Development
& Special Events
Tyler Wilson
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB
PO Box 0877 | Morgantown, WV 26507-0877
(800) 433-2072
[email protected]
mountaineerathleticclub.com