2015 Buff Club Membership Guide

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MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 2015

TAKE IT TO THE

NEXT LEVEL


“NEXT LEVEL

TAKE IT TO THE Loyal Buff Supporters,

Last year we asked, “Are you in?” I was overwhelmed by how many of you responded with a resounding, “Yes, I’m in!”

Our athletic department has made great strides in the past year, but we’ve still got a lot of work to do. We’re proud that our student-athletes are posting the highest collective GPAs in the history of the University. We’re proud that we had one of our highest ever finishes in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings. We’re proud of our record-setting fundraising efforts. We’re proud of the progress being made with our new athletics facilities. We are proud of many things, but we are nowhere near satisfied.

Your annual gifts are the financial foundation for everything we do. You provide the opportunities for these extraordinary student-athletes. You are the key to our future and our mission for sustainable excellence in the Pac-12 Conference. Most of you have been generous Buff Club donors for years – thank you! In the year ahead we are asking all Buffs to take it to the next level and give just a little bit more. If you are not currently a donor, you can take it to the next level by joining the Buff Club at whatever level you can. If you are already a donor we’re asking you to consider making additional gifts to move up to the next annual giving level. Together, we will take CU Athletics to the NEXT LEVEL! Collaboration and Unity,

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We’ve set lofty goals. With your help, there’s no question that we will achieve these goals.

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This year, we’re taking everything to the NEXT LEVEL and we need you with us. We’re taking our facilities to the next level. Our student-athletes are taking their athletic and academic performance to the next level. Our coaches and staff are working harder than ever, while tightening their belts and helping us balance our budget.

We have made significant progress, but that’s not enough. We need to take it to the next level. We need to win more championships. We need to graduate all of our student-athletes. We need to finish our facilities. We need to increase revenues and balance our books.

RICK GEORGE, Director of Athletics Buff Club Donor


CONTENTS AD Message

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Football Parking

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Vision & Mission

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MBB Seating

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Budget

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MBB Parking

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Expense Overview

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WBB Seating

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Ways to Give

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Volleyball/Soccer

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How to Make Your Gift

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Lacrosse, M&W Golf

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Priority Ranking System

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Ski, Track/XC, Tennis

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National Buff Club Cabinet

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Compliance Notes

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Scholarship Donor Program/Endowment Giving

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Contact Us/FAQs

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Football Seating

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201415 IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

July 1

December

Beginning of 2015 Buff Club membership year.

December 31

2015 membership renewal packet mailed.

Last day to make a tax deductible contribution and receive a receipt for 2014 calendar year.

JANUARY 21 Feb. 2

MARCH 5

PRIORITY DEADLINE: Buff Club donation due for football benefits to secure seating and parking location and receive season ticket application. Priority point ranking established for postseason basketball, football season ticket and parking upgrades, and football away game tickets.

2015 Football season ticket renewals available.

PRIORITY DEADLINE: 2015 Football season ticket renewal due. Priority seating donation and tickets must be paid in full.

March 30 — April 10

Football season ticket and parking upgrade period.

May 1

Men’s and women’s basketball priority seating donation and season ticket renewals available.

JUNE 5 June 22 — July 3 June 30

PRIORITY DEADLINE: Men’s and women’s basketball priority seating donation and season ticket renewals due. Priority point ranking established for men’s and women’s basketball season ticket and parking upgrades.

Men’s and women’s basketball season ticket and parking upgrade period. End of fiscal year; all Buff Club gifts due in full to establish annual membership level.

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REMINDER: Season ticket renewals will be sent electronically. Dates subject to change.

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2014 men’s cross country

Second consecutive NCAA Championship, Fourth consecutive Pac-12 Championship


STRATEGIC ARCHITECTURE PURPOSE To secure philanthropic funding that directly supports CU Athletics in its mission to deliver a world-class and comprehensive student-athlete experience.

CORE VALUES INTEGRITY – We always operate in an honest, confidential, and ethical manner PASSION – We are passionate about our University and optimally aligning the philanthropic interests of our donors with the needs of our student-athletes TEAMWORK – We work in partnership with our colleagues in both Athletics and Advancement, respecting and embracing each individual’s unique value towards achieving a collective goal DEDICATION – We have unwavering commitment to the shared vision of the University and Athletic department, while striving to achieve new standards for excellence in everything we do.

MISSION Strategically grow our support base while increasing philanthropic giving for CU Athletics.

VALUE PROPOSITION With a commitment to and an intimate understanding of CU Athletics, we connect constituents’ passions with the vision and priorities of the department by leveraging our professional expertise in a uniquely personal way.

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BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 Successful businesses cannot operate with an annual deficit, and Colorado Athletics is no exception. It is the responsibility of University and Athletic Department leadership to continue the work of charting a new financial trajectory. While this challenge may be significant, our goals and ambitions will not be suppressed, and you can expect the following: • We WILL provide a world-class intercollegiate student-athlete experience. • We WILL compete for championships in the Pac-12 and nationally. • We WILL continue to graduate student-athletes that are prepared for success in business and in the community. We are calling on all Buffs to join us in this mission. Together, we can eliminate our current funding gap and place CU Athletics on a path to sustainable excellence!

REVENUES

TOTAL

% OF TOTAL

EXPENSES

TOTAL

% OF TOTAL

Football Tickets

10,589,000

16.9%

21,378,025

34.1%

Men’s Basketball Tickets

2,000,000

3.2%

Sports Operating/Recruiting (Includes salaries, travel, & equipment)

Women’s Basketball Tickets

183,000

0.3%

Game Guarantees

967,475

1.5%

3,110,500

5.0%

9,790,975

15.6%

Other Sports Tickets

36,300

0.1%

Game Management, Operations, Officials

Contributions

8,996,250

14.3%

Scholarships

Sponsorships

3,552,500

5.7%

5.7%

Pac-12/NCAA

23,102,000

36.8%

Student-athlete Support (Sports Medicine, 3,578,400 Strength, Academics, Life Skills, Nutrition)

Licensing

500,000

0.8%

Administration

3,912,423

6.2%

Parking

286,850

0.5%

Facilities, Maintenance and Utilities

4,974,075

7.9%

Booster and Outside Events

864,900

1.4%

Debt Service

5,674,300

9.0%

Concessions/Merchandise

715,000

1.1%

Institutional Fee

2,271,900

3.6%

Student Fees

1,539,000

2.5%

Spirit Groups and Ralphie

356,000

0.6%

Institutional Support

8,299,448

13.2%

3,926,200

6.3%

Other Revenue

2,038,625

3.3%

Promotions, Booster Events, Ticket Office, Sports Information, Buff Vision Other Expenses

2,762,600

4.4%

62,702,873

100.0%

62,702,873

100.0%

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ANNUAL STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPENSE OVERVIEW

ANNUAL STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPENSES

CHAMPIONSHIPS START WITH SCHOLARSHIPS To compete nationally, the University of Colorado must ensure the top in-state student-athletes are choosing to compete for the Buffs, while also attracting the best and brightest from around the country. With scholarship costs rising nationally, it is imperative that the Buff Club increases both memberships and gifts to assist in covering these costs. Consider increasing your gift or referring a friend to the Buff Club today!

EXPENSE AREA

TOTAL EXPENSE

Strength & Conditioning Sports Medicine Nutrition Academic Support Equipment Travel Additional Meals/Lodging Scholarship Total

$1,977.00 $4,560.00 $3,025.00 $2,272.00 $4,217.00 $8,624.00 $1,839.00 $46,560.86 $73,096.86

2010

2011

2012

2013

9,048.00

2014-15 SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES

$

$46,560.86

31,410.00

$24,198.86

$

TOTAL

8,760.00

$1,000.00

$

$1,000.00

8,056.00 30,528.00

BOOKS

Tuition and Fees for out-of-state student-athletes costs $22,362 more annually than in-state student-athletes.

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$4,413.60

$

$4,413.60

29,952.00

MEALS

7,672.00

DID YOU KNOW?

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$7,846.40

$

$7,846.40

28,850.00

ROOM

$

$33,300.86

7,018.00

TUITION & FEES $10,938.86

Each year the Buff Club strives to not only support growing scholarship costs, but to fund the complete student-athlete experience. Including direct expenses such as travel, academic support and sports medicine, the individual student-athlete investment surpasses $66,000 annually (out-of-state). Clearly, these expenses add up, and our goal is to create a culture of sustainable excellence. Your continued support of CU Athletics is essential to ensuring that these talented young men and women have the necessary resources to be nationally competitive on the field and in the classroom.

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IN-STATE OUT-OF-STATE

28,000.00

$

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BREAKDOWN

2014

IN-STATE & OUT-OF-STATE TUITION

Total expense for one out-of-state student-athlete per year

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BUFF CLUB GIVING

WAYS TO GIVE

Donors who support CU Athletics through generous contributions are considered members of the Buff Club. A donation to the Buff Club is one of the best ways to make a positive impact on the future of Colorado Athletics. Our student-athletes do their part with hours of practice, studying, competing and striving for championships. Please help ensure their success and make a difference by making a gift today. ANNUAL GIVING Annual gifts to the Buff Club provide invaluable scholarship and operating resources which immediately impact and enrich the lives of our student-athletes. Some common examples of annual gifts are football and basketball seating contributions and the Scholarship Donor Program. CAPITAL GIFTS Capital gifts address specific facility needs of the athletics department. Capital gifts are included when determining a Buff Club member’s annual membership level. Gifts made to the Sustainable Excellence Initiative are Capital Gifts. ENDOWMENTS Endowments are gift funds that generate interest. A portion of the endowment’s total value can be utilized for the purpose you choose to support. Interest income is reinvested in the endowment’s principal each year, enabling it to grow in perpetuity and provide an enduring stream of income. Establishing an endowment provides funding for the future of Colorado Athletics. PLANNED GIVING A planned gift can pay future dividends to ensure competitive excellence, educational opportunities and lasting tradition for student-athletes, coaches and staff. Planned gifts can be made as charitable trusts, gift annuities, bequests, life insurance and numerous other tax wise tools. There is a planned gift to suit every circumstance. Each giving strategy has distinct benefits for you and for the athletics department. The Buff Club can guide you through the available choices and help you strengthen your giving legacy.

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MATCHING GIFTS Many companies have programs that match charitable gifts made by their employees in support of institutions of higher education. Please be aware that matching gift policies vary widely by company and often change from one year to the next. We encourage you to be familiar with your company’s current matching gift policy, particularly as the policy relates to giving to athletic programs, before you submit a matching gift claim.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: • Many companies will not match gifts tied to seating and parking contributions, also known as Benefit Giving. •

A number of companies only match the tax-deductible portion of your Benefit Giving, or 80% of your original gift. Non-benefit gifts, also known as Excellence Giving, are usually matched at 100%, but please refer to your company’s policy for confirmation. If your company fails to match your Benefit Giving or only matches a portion of it, you are responsible for the remaining balance. No season tickets or parking will be delivered until full payment has been received.

Some companies have specific policies prohibiting gift matching to athletics in any form.

Football seating and parking donations are due in full by June 30. Basketball seating donations are due in full by September 30. All matching gifts must be received by the respective deadlines. If you have a balance one month prior to a given deadline, you will be invoiced regardless of whether a matching gift claim has been submitted.


HOW TO MAKE YOUR GIFT CASH DONATIONS Cash or checks are a great way to make an immediate impact with your donation. Gifts are acknowledged by receipt from the University of Colorado Foundation. Please make all checks payable to the University of Colorado Foundation. CREDIT CARDS The Buff Club accepts all major credit cards. It is important to list the name as it appears on the credit card, the account number and the expiration date on the contribution form. PLEDGE You may pledge to join the Buff Club at a specific level and pay the pledge in installments with a recurring credit card charge, completing your pledge by June 30. ONLINE GIVING The Buff Club offers the ability to make a gift online. New donors joining for the first time or existing donors looking to renew their gift should visit www.cubuffclub.com. All donors to the Buff Club have an online account. If you are visiting the site for the first time and are a current Buff Club member, please call the Buff Club office to receive your AD/customer number and verify the e-mail address linked to your account. Then go online to activate your account. All new Buff Club members can register directly online. BENEFITS OF ACTIVATING YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT •

View Your Priority Ranking

View Your Giving History

Update Your Mailing Address

Contribute Online – Giving online is secure, saves time and postage and provides immediate confirmation that your gift has been received.

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Junior, Women’s Golf

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WHAT IS THE PRIORITY RAN The Buff Club Priority Ranking system is used to determine a donor’s ability to obtain various benefits (parking, seating improvements, postseason tickets, etc.). The Priority Ranking System is a two-tiered system. The first ranking level is the donor’s annual giving level. Within each ranking level, donors are further differentiated by their cumulative Priority Points. TIER 1 — ANNUAL GIVING LEVEL A donor’s annual giving level is the first tier of the Priority Ranking System. One’s annual giving level is the primary determination of your overall priority ranking.

DONOR BENEFIT CHART BENEFITS/MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

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Chip 100

$

Ralphie $ 250

Varsity 500

$

Coaches 1,000

$

All-American $ 2,500

Hall of Fame $ 5,000

$

Silver 10,000

Gold 25,000

Director’s Circle $ 50,000

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New Member Welcome Packet Buff Club Email Updates and Special Event Invitations Stampede Magazine (four issues yearly) Online Recognition at www.cubuffclub.com Football Parking Opportunity (with season ticket purchase) Recognition within Football Game Program Complimentary Tickets to Annual Football Kickoff Luncheon

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On-Field Experience for a Select Home Football Game National Buff Club Cabinet Weekend Invitation Premium Gift from CU Athletics

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PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE PRIORITY DEADLINES Priority Ranking “snapshots” are taken at various points of the year to determine your Priority Ranking for seating and parking selection and upgrades.


ANKING SYSTEM? TIER 2 — CUMULATIVE PRIORITY POINTS The priority point system is the second tier of the Priority Ranking System. A donor’s annual giving level is the first tier of the Priority Ranking System. Within each annual giving level, donors are further differentiated by their cumulative priority points.

CATEGORIES

BENEFIT GIVING ANNUAL EXCELLENCE GIVING BUFF CLUB MEMBERSHIP

POINTS*

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CU LETTERWINNER ALUMNI C-CLUB MEMBERSHIP

One (1) point is accrued for every $100 donation made to receive priority seating and parking benefits. Benefit giving points are cumulative and earned for life.

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Five (5) points are accrued for every $100 donation made to the Buff Club to support excellence funds, endowments, capital projects and specific sports. Annual Excellence giving points are cumulative and earned for life.

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Five (5) points are accrued for each year of consecutive membership to the Buff Club at a minimum $100 level. Buff Club Membership points are cumulative, but if a year of membership is skipped or your donation falls below the $100 level, this point category resets to zero (0).

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Five (5) points are accrued for each year of consecutive season ticket purchase in your name per sport. Season tickets points are cumulative, but if a year of purchasing season tickets is skipped, this point category resets to zero (0).

SEASON TICKETS

• Football • Men’s Basketball • Women’s Basketball • Women’s Volleyball • Women’s Soccer

DEFINITION

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WHERE DO I RANK? 2014 BUFF CLUB PRIORITY RANKINGS BY GIVING LEVEL

MEMBERSHIP LEVEL

2014 RANKINGS

Director’s Circle

1 - 31

Gold

32 - 84

Silver

85 - 201

Hall of Fame

202 - 336

All-American

337 - 591

Coaches

592 - 1731

Varsity

1732 - 3464

Ralphie

3465 - 4663

Chip

4664 - 6834

Under $100

6835-7261

Want to increase your Priority Ranking? Take it to the next level! Moving up to the next giving level is the easiest way to improve your priority ranking.

Ten (10) points one-time accrual for being a Colorado letterwinner. Three (3) points per year are accrued for active dues paying CU letterwinners. Alumni C-Club membership points are cumulative, but if a year of membership is skipped, this point category resets to zero (0).

* Current Priority Point calculations have been in effect since 2011. For additional information or a historical Priority Point calculation, please contact the Buff Club.

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NATIONAL BUFF CLUB CABI NET S

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he National Buff Club Cabinet (NBCC) is an exclusive program for CU Athletics’ most generous annual supporters. In appreciation for their impact on our pursuit of athletic and academic excellence, NBCC members receive numerous benefits and event invitations throughout the year. We also convene the NBCC exclusively each year to discuss the current state of our programs and future plans for CU Athletics.

DID YOU KNOW? The National Buff Club Cabinet consists of 190 members spanning 15 states and the District of Columbia.

Incredibly, members of the National Buff Club Cabinet accounted for 57% of total giving to CU Athletics in 2013-14. Today, we are poised to build upon the collective commitment of this loyal segment of the CU family to achieve our vision of Sustainable Excellence as a model intercollegiate athletics program. With the backing of our NBCC members, our ambitious goals are attainable, and we will soon be on the path to unprecedented academic and athletic achievements.

WHO ARE NBCC MEMBERS?

The outstanding annual commitment from National Buff Club Cabinet members helps to fund scholarships, academic support, sports medicine, and other services that directly benefit CU student-athletes. Without the generous support of NBCC members, this simply would not be possible.

• Alumni • Parents • Friends • Former Student-Athletes • Business & Civic Leaders • CU Athletics’ Coaches & Administrators

Consider becoming our newest NBCC member today!

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Gold: $25,000-$49,999 Director’s Circle: $50,000 and above


SECURING THE FUTURE OF COLORADO ATHLETICS ENDOWMENT GIVING

SCHOLARSHIP DONOR PROGRAM

Endowment giving provides an opportunity to establish a legacy of support for CU Athletics that will survive in perpetuity.

Student-athlete scholarships are one of CU Athletics’ largest expenses. The Athletic Department spends nearly $10M/year to support the scholarships of over 300 student-athletes.

Endowments allow a donor to establish a fund in support of any CU athletic program. Each year, distributions from these endowed funds are used for a specific purpose, as defined by the donor. Endowments can provide support for scholarships, facilities, academics, or any other area about which the donor is passionate. Comprised of over 80 funds, CU Athletics’ endowment is currently valued at approximately $15 million. While we are grateful for the contributions of so many loyal endowment donors, this figure is dramatically lower than many of our peers and competitors throughout the Pac-12 Conference and the nation. Our ultimate goal is to build a much stronger pool of endowments, providing much-needed annual financial support. We must increase our focus on this vital source of revenue as we strive for Sustainable Excellence. Join us in our pursuit! Contact a member of our development staff today to learn more about establishing a scholarship endowment for CU Athletics.

The Scholarship Donor Program is an initiative to raise funds specifically allocated towards CU Athletics’ annual scholarship expenses. Your donation goes into a fund that directly supports student-athlete scholarships. Being a Scholarship Donor is an exceptionally rewarding way to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our student-athletes. Scholarship Donors have the opportunity to build uniquely personal relationships with studentathletes, getting to know them outside of the field of competition.

vitaliya alkhovik Freshman, Tennis

Scholarship support begins at $10,000 per year. Five year commitments are preferred, as that allows you the opportunity to stay paired with a student-athlete from the beginning of their career through graduation. Scholarship donors also receive many additional benefits, including invitations to exclusive events, a premium gift each year, and other experiences that are unique to our scholarship donors. If you would like to learn more about the scholarship donor program, please contact the Buff Club.

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FOOTBALL SEATING

Buff Club members are offered the opportunity to purchase football season tickets in the priority seating sections of Folsom Field. Priority seating sections require a minimum per seat contribution to the Buff Club in order to purchase the seats on a season ticket basis. The chart on pg. 15 displays the minimum per seat contribution needed to purchase priority seats. Contributions made for priority seating count toward your total Buff Club annual membership level and earn priority points at the rate of one (1) point per $100. Priority seating contributions do not guarantee seats in a particular section at Folsom Field, but are offered as a guide to illustrate the minimum gift requirement to secure seats if available. All requests for new/additional season tickets and upgraded/improved season ticket locations are accommodated based on the donors’ Buff Club Priority Ranking. Members of the Buff Club staff and CU Ticket Office are available to personally assist you with selecting a season ticket location that matches your desired level of giving. For an appointment, please call the Buff Club. AWAY GAME & BOWL GAME TICKETS Buff Club donors receive first priority for away game and bowl game tickets.

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Demand for some away games will exceed demand for others, thus varying the number of donors able to receive tickets for each game. Away game and bowl game ticket quantities are determined by giving level and assigned to a seat location according to donor priority rank. The amount of tickets eligible for purchase for each away game is indicated on the season ticket application. Donors who qualify and would like to pre-order away game tickets should do so when renewing season tickets. However, donors may be refunded if the demand for tickets exceeds the supply. JANUARY 21 PRIORITY DEADLINE – Buff Club members who renew or donate to secure season tickets or parking by this date will receive priority consideration for additional season tickets, upgrades, and away game ticket eligibility. Failure to make your priority seating contribution by Jan. 21 may result in delayed receipt of your season ticket renewal application.


2014 COLORADO FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET PRICES DAL WARD ATHLETIC CENTER

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160179

140159

1 0 2 0

3 0

3 0

4 0

2 0

1 0

LO R AD O 110 111

216

115

214 213

112

771 770 768 767 766 765 764 763 762 761 760

215

114 113

205

217

116

BUFFALOES 204

218

117

CO

109

203

577

219

118

4 0

2 0

1 0

3 0

108

220

119

3 0

4 0

107

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579

5 0

5 0

106

202

121 120

4 0

2 0

105

201

123

1 0

104

402 302

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BUFFALOES

103

200

2

122

102

401 301

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Sophomore Quarterback

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Club Contribution BuffBuff Club Contribution Ticket

Ticket Total

Total

Price Level Price Level1 1

$400/seat $400/seat + $425

$825 + $425

$825

Price Level 2

$250/seat

$675

Price Level 3

$125/seat

+ $425

$675

$50/seat $125/seat + $225

+ $295 $275

$420

+ $175 $50/seat

$175 + $225

$275

+ $175

$175

Price Level 2 Price Level4 3 Price Level Price Level Price Level5 4 Students

Price Level 5 Visitors

No Donation

+ $425

$250/seat

+ $295

No Donation

$420

Students Touchdown Loge Box

$2,030*

+$470

$2,500

Visitors Touchdown Club Seats

$405*

+$470

$875

Champions ClubLoge SeatsBox Touchdown

$255*

+$470 $2,030*

$725 +$470

$425

+ $470

$895

West Side Covered

Touchdown Club Seats Flatirons Club

$1,275

$2,500

$405*

+$470

$875

+ $470

$1,745

Champions East Side ClubClub - LevelSeats 7

$1,850

$255* + $470

+$470 $2,320

$725

East Side ClubCovered - Level 8 West Side

$1,225

+ $470 $425

$1,695 + $470

$895

East Side Club - Level 9

$925

+ $470

$1,395

East Side Club - Level 10

$550

$1,275

+ $470

$1,745

$1,850

+$50,000 $470

$2,320

East Side Club - Level 8

$1,225

*Contribution and fees

+ $470

$1,695

East Side Club - Level 9

$925

+ $470

$1,395

Flatirons Club

East Side Club - Level 7 East Side Suites

+ $470

$1,020

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PREMIUM SEATING

FOLSOM FIELD EAST SIDE SUITES • Twenty-two (22) season tickets • Opportunity to purchase additional Standing Room Only (SRO) tickets • Four football parking passes • Cushioned stadium seats • Elevator access

Premium seating at the University of Colorado is a great way to take a leadership role in support of Colorado Athletics, while enjoying one of the best seats available at Folsom Field.

• Two in-suite televisions

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• Refrigerator and catering options

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• Beer, wine and premium beverages in suites

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• Game programs

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BYRON R. WHITE STADIUM CLUB

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Located on the east side of Folsom Field, the Byron R. White Stadium Club offers Buff fans the opportunity to enjoy a premium seating experience with the most spectacular view in all of college football. • Undercover outdoor seating • Two climate-controlled indoor club areas • Multiple televisions • Premium concessions, including beer and wine

FLATIRONS CLUB

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The original premium seating area at Folsom Field, the Flatirons Club offers unparalleled sightlines from the west side of the stadium. • Covered chair back seating • Private club room

FOLSOM FIELD EAST SIDE SUITES

• Televisions viewable from the seating area

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• Premium concessions, including beer and wine

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sections and associated Buff Club contributions.


NEW PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS As part of the Sustainable Excellence Initiative, we have added three new premium seating areas in Folsom Field.

TOUCHDOWN LOGE BOXES & TOUCHDOWN CLUB The Touchdown Loge Boxes and Touchdown Club seats are located in the north endzone. Combining first class perks with a close-to-the-action feel, both of these seating areas provide a truly unique experience for Buff fans.

TOUCHDOWN LOGE BOXES • Four (4) person, individual loge box, option to add up to two (2) additional seats • Inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages, plus access to beer and wine • In-seat food and beverage service • Premium parking spot near Dal Ward • Private club room • Moveable chairs • Individual television in each loge box

TOUCHDOWN CLUB • Inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages, plus access to beer and wine • Private club room • Extra wide, cushioned chairs with drink holders

CHAMPIONS CLUB The Champions Club is the new premium seating area in the northeast corner of Folsom Field. These seats provide a stunning view of both the on-field action and Boulder’s signature Flatirons Mountains. • Ultra-light, moveable mesh bar-height chairs • Bar-height drink rail • Access to beer and wine • Private club room

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FOOTBALL PARKING The tailgating atmosphere at Folsom Field is among the best in the nation, and the Buff Club is proud to offer multiple parking options for members on gameday. BUFF CLUB VIP PARKING: • FRANKLIN FIELD - SOLD OUT IN 2015 • LOT 360 • LOT 354 The Buff Club staff is available to work with you to secure a location that best fits your needs. To learn more about options for VIP parking, please contact us at (303) 492-2200. BUFF CLUB GENERAL PARKING: Buff Club members at the Ralphie ($250+) annual giving level or higher have the opportunity to purchase one parking pass from among several options on the CU-Boulder campus. Minimum annual contribution levels are required to be eligible to park in specific lots (based on availability) and the Buff Club uses donor rank, as determined by the priority point system, to assign final parking locations within each lot.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All Football parking will be reallocated for the 2016 season. Construction projects around campus are impacting the available parking in the areas surrounding Folsom Field.

Buff Club VIP Parking Franklin Field

Buff Club Annual Donation SOLD OUT

360

$10,000

354

$10,000

Buff Club General Donor Parking

Buff Club Annual Donation

Please note that all parking areas are subject to change annually based on parking lot availability and construction projects as determined by the University of Colorado.

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JANUARY 21 PRIORITY DEADLINE – Buff Club members who renew or donate to secure football season tickets or parking by this date will receive priority consideration when 2015

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Subject to availability, Buff Club members are offered the opportunity to purchase CU men’s basketball season tickets. All seating in Coors Events Center requires a minimum per seat contribution to the Buff Club in order to purchase seats on a season ticket basis. The seating chart on the next page displays the minimum per seat contribution required to purchase priority seats. Contributions made for basketball priority seating count toward your total Buff Club annual membership level and earn priority points at the rate of one (1) point per $100. Basketball Ticket Assignments and Improvements – The Buff Club begins with the top annual giving level (Director’s Circle) and reviews all requests from those that purchase or request tickets in this category in rank order. After all the requests in this category have been processed, the Buff Club then reviews all requests from those that purchase or request season tickets in the next annual giving level in rank order. This process continues through all the giving levels until all of the available tickets have been assigned.

*Please note, due to our SOLD OUT status for men’s basketball in the 2014-15 season, we anticipate very limited season ticket availability for the 2015-16 season. PRIORITY SEATING CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASE Members of the Buff Club staff and CU Ticket Office are available to personally assist you with requesting a season ticket location that matches your desired level of giving. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Buff Club at (303) 4922200.

JUNE 5TH PRIORITY DEADLINE – Buff Club members who renew or donate to secure basketball season tickets by this date will receive priority consideration for additional season tickets and upgrades.

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*All parking areas are subject to change annually based on parking lot availability and construction projects as determined by the University of Colorado. Please note, while men’s basketball parking is currently offered complimentary to all eligible Buff Club members, this is subject to change in future seasons. Additionally, specific lots may require minimum annual contribution levels in future seasons. JUNE 5 PRIORITY DEADLINE – Buff Club members who renew or donate to secure men’s basketball season tickets or parking by this date will receive priority consideration when 2015-16 parking locations are assigned.

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*Men’s Basketball Parking

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Subject to availability, Buff Club members are offered the opportunity to purchase CU Women’s Basketball priority seating season tickets. All priority seating in Coors Events Center requires a minimum per seat contribution to the Buff 2014-15chart Colorado woMEN'S BASKETBall pricing map Club in order to purchase seats on a season ticket basis. The seating displays the minimum Ticket Donation Total per seat contribution required to purchase priority seats. Floor Seats

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SOCCER

One of the best options for providing financial support for our Women’s Soccer program is through purchase of a Prentup Pass.

In addition to reserved seating and parking, all Prentup Pass holders will receive a special gift. Prentup Pass holders get an inside look at the CU Soccer program with email updates from the coaching staff. In addition you will also receive important information you need to know as a Prentup Pass Holder emailed directly to you including account updates, game time announcements, pregame advisories, breaking news and more. 2015 PRENTUP PASS PLATINUM $500 (includes $400 donation)

All the benefits of the Prentup pass plus a personalized parking space at Prentup Field

2015 PRENTUP PASS GOLD $100

All the benefits of the Prentup Pass plus a reserved parking spot at Prentup Field

2015 PRENTUP PASS $50

Reserved section in the center bleachers, special credential, a special gift, and email updates from the coaching staff.

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LACROSSE TENNIS MEN’S GOLF W LACROSSE TENNIS MEN’S GOLF WOMEN’S GOL TRACK & FIELD SKIING LACROSS SUPPORTING ALL OF GOLF CROSS COUNTRY TRACK & CU’S PROGRAMS NIS MEN’S GOLF WOMEN’S GOLF SKIING LACROSSE TENNIS MEN’S COUNTRY TRACK & FIELD SKIING WOMEN’S GOLF CROSS COUNTRY CROSSE TENNIS MEN’S GOLF WO TRACK & FIELD SKIING LACROSS GOLF CROSS COUNTRY TRACK & NIS MEN’S GOLF WOMEN’S GOLF The purchase of season tickets is a great way to support your favorite CU athletic program, but many of our programs don’t sell season tickets. There are still a number of opportunities to provide financial support for your favorite CU Athletics programs. Two of the easiest ways to provide financial support are through contributions to the Student-Athlete Excellence Fund or the Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund. When taking your support to the next level, please consider a gift to these allocations.

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FGOLFWOMEN’S GOLF CROSS COUNTR SKIING CROSS COUNTRY TRACK & FIELD SSE TENNIS MEN’S GOLF WOMEN & FIELD SKIING LACROSSE TENLF CROSS COUNTRY TRACK & FIE N’S GOLF WOMEN’S GOLF CROSS NG LACROSSE TENNIS MEN’S GO RY TRACK & FIELD SKIING LAWOMEN’S GOLF CROSS COUNTRY SSE TENNIS MEN’S GOLF WOMEN & FIELD SKIING LACROSSE TENLF CROSS COUNTRY TRACK & FIE GOLDEN BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund (GBSF) is used to provide scholarship support for all of our student athletes in every sport.

Gifts made to the GBSF provide tremendous benefits to all of our athletic programs and all of our scholarship student-athletes. These gifts will help the athletic department offset the nearly $10M in scholarship expenses incurred on an annual basis.

STUDENT-ATHLETE EXCELLENCE FUND

The Student-Athlete Excellence Fund (SAEF) is used to provide support for essential operations for Athletics at the University of Colorado Boulder. The SAEF provides critical additional funding to the entire Athletic Department, each sport program and each of our student-athletes. These funds are used where they are needed most to help take each program to the next level!

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SUSTAINABLE EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE The Sustainable Excellence Initiative for Colorado Athletics is a comprehensive effort focused on building and securing CU’s competitive future in the Pac-12 Conference. The roadmap for sustainable excellence is multi-faceted, consisting of strategic planning and vision setting, the centerpiece of our effort is a major investment in facilities that will allow us to provide a world-class and holistic experience to develop our studentathletes, provide unparalleled training and competition venues, and enhance the game day experience for all Buff fans. This is a transformational opportunity, and the generosity of our loyal donors will enable the CU Athletic Department to provide the most enriching intercollegiate athletic experience possible for decades to come.

For more information on how you can get involved with the Sustainable Excellence Initiative, please visit http://cusustainableexcellence.com or contact the Buff Club. Photos courtesy Populous | Mortenson

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PROTECT YOUR TEAM REPRESENTATIVE OF CU’S ATHLETICS INTEREST As a member of the Buff Club, you are considered a “Representative of CU’s Athletics Interest,” commonly referred to as a booster. As a CU booster, you have a higher level of involvement with Buffaloes Athletics than the general public and the Office of Compliance Services would like to make sure you have a better understanding of NCAA rules. RECRUITING

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Only CU coaches may be involved in the recruiting process with recruits or “prospects”. As a booster, you may not have face-to-face contact or reach out and communicate with a prospect, their parent, or their coach. Prospects include any student in grades 9-12. In Men’s Basketball, 7th and 8th grade students are also considered prospects.

EXTRA BENEFITS The NCAA considers an extra-benefit to be any special arrangement for a student-athlete, by a booster, not expressly authorized by the NCAA (i.e., cash; free or discounted meals in restaurants; concert or game tickets; the use of a vehicle). Extra benefit legislation not only applies to a student-athlete, but their friends and family as well. OCCASIONAL MEALS A booster may host a student-athlete, or an entire team, for an occasional meal at their home (not a restaurant), so long as the meal is not excessive and their home is within a 30-mile radius of Boulder. The booster may provide the student-athlete a ride to their home for the meal. Before providing the meal, the booster must receive approval from the Office of Compliance Services. SCHOLARSHIP DONORS

HAVE QUESTIONS? ASK COMPLIANCE! comply@colorado.edu

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The Scholarship Donor program pairs CU student-athletes with scholarship donors. Unfortunately, NCAA rules prevent scholarship donors from selecting which student-athlete they would like to support.


FAQs Q: IS MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE BUFF CLUB TAX DEDUCTIBLE? A: Yes, the Internal Revenue Service allows a full deduction on contributions where there is no tangible or intangible benefit to the donor, otherwise an 80% deduction is allowed when the benefit is received. Contact your financial advisor for detailed information. Please note that contributions are nonrefundable. Q: HOW IS MY GIFT TO THE BUFF CLUB USED? A: Your gift to the Buff Club is used for student-athlete scholarships, facilities, academic services and general operating budget needs of the athletics department. With over 300 student-athletes on campus, the role the Buff Club plays is essential to the success of the Colorado Buffaloes. Q: WHO CAN JOIN THE BUFF CLUB? A: All CU fans are encouraged to join the Buff Club.

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Q: CAN I JOIN THE BUFF CLUB IF I DON’T WANT SEASON TICKETS? A: Yes, the Buff Club is Colorado Athletics’ main source of private support. Being a Buff Club member at any level helps CU Athletics build sustainable excellence in strengthening its athletic programs and helps to drive CU’s stature as an elite national university. A successful athletic program needs funding to provide the resources critical to the success of its student-athletes. Annual gifts to the Buff Club are what make all of this possible. Q: DOES MY BUFF CLUB DONATION QUALIFY ME FOR FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS? A: Your cumulative annual donation amount qualifies you for season tickets in football and men’s/women’s basketball. The total gift amount corresponds to seating locations that you are eligible for based on your annual giving level and availability. Q: CAN I PAY BUFF CLUB DONATION IN INSTALLMENTS? A: You can make monthly payments toward your Buff Club pledge. Equal monthly payments can be charged to your credit card on the 1st of each month. If your donation is tied to athletic benefits of any kind, your balance must be paid in full by June 1. Please contact a Buff Club staff member to discuss payment plan options. When setting up a payment plan, please pay special attention to the Priority Deadlines. Priority rankings are based on cash received by the priority deadline date. Q: CAN I TRANSFER PRIORITY POINTS, TICKETS, OR PARKING? A: Tickets can be transferred and the Buff Club would be pleased to discuss this process with you. Unfortunately, priority points and parking cannot be transferred, as these benefits are uniquely associated with each individual donor.

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CONTACT US: Phone: (303) 492-2200 Fax: (303) 492-8334 Email: buffclub@colorado.edu www.cubuffclub.com

Mailing Address: 369 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309

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