IT BEGINS WITH YOU FRIENDS OF FAIRFIELD ATHLETICS
ABOUT FRIENDS OF fairfield ATHLETICS Gifts from Friends of Fairfield Athletics supplement the Athletics Department’s operating budget, making possible much-needed enhancements for the daily activities of our teams. These contributions also help build a solid foundation for the future of Fairfield Athletics. There are three main areas where we need your support:
FACILITIES, ENDOWMENT AND CURRENT USE.
Facilities Attractive, modernized facilities are essential to the viability of Fairfield Athletics.
Recruitment: When recruits decide on a college, facilities rank in the top three factors of their decision. Great facilities show prospective student-athletes — and coaches — that the University is publicly committed to its Athletics programs, and that their role is important. Fan Experience: Great facilities enhance the experience of both fans and student-athletes.
current use Current Use funds are gifts of any size to a Friends of Fairfield Athletics group for immediate use toward the most pressing program necessities and enhancements. Competitive Edge: Like endowment, Athletics programs with strong Current Use support are able to compete at a higher level, especially at the mid-major level. University Ranking: Higher education institutions are ranked in part on the giving participation rate of their alumni, so a gift of any size is important to the profile of the University and its Athletics program. Examples of Support from Current Funds: Travel: Out-of-region competition, training trips and off-season competition Equipment: Practice, travel and game gear Team Support: Meal plans, training, banquets and awards
Staffing: Support staff for varsity coaches
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Recruiting: Travel and official campus visits
endowment Endowed funds continue to generate income over time, providing both stability and flexibility.
Competitive Edge: More teams, more scholarships, more equipment — a strong endowment gives an athletics program a strong base and a huge competitive advantage. Academic Excellence: A robust endowment ensures that student-athletes have the resources they need to make the most of both their athletic and academic experience. Donor Involvement: Donors actively decide where support will go. An endowment can be a family affair, with the programs you care about supported across generations. There are also numerous tax benefits.
Examples of Endowed Funds: Programmatic: Income is designated for the highest priority needs of a specific sport, beginning at $50,000, payable over three to five years Travel: Income supports out-of-region trips and out-of-season competitions Team/Coach: At their discretion, the head coach allocates to their highest priority — often recruitment
Scholarship: Scholarships sustain individual student-athletes in the named sport Coaching Positions: A donor-named endowed Head or Assistant Coach position ensures ongoing resources for that position
To learn more about giving opportunities, see back cover.
how to give Online: Visit fairfield.edu/giveathletics. Designate your gift to the sport/area of your choice. Mail: Make your check payable to Fairfield University, noting the Friends group name on the memo line, and mail to: Jhanay Harris Friends Group Manager Fairfield University 1073 North Benson Road, BLM 314 Fairfield, CT 06824 For more information about Friends of Fairfield Athletics, or any of these giving opportunities, please call Jhanay Harris at 203-254-4000, ext. 2406 or e-mail jharris@fairfield.edu. For more information about facilities projects, endowments or major gifts, please call Marie Muhvic, Associate Director of Athletics; Director of Development, Athletics and Recreation at 203-254-4000, ext. 2474 or e-mail mmuhvic@fairfield.edu. Fairfield University is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct as well as excellence in athletic performance. As a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Fairfield University Athletics is responsible for ensuring that its coaches, staff, student-athletes, alumni, faculty, donors, boosters and friends abide by University, Conference, and NCAA guidelines.