JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY // 2015 MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE
MADISON, JAMES MADISON,
WE ARE THE DUKES
OF JMU, MADISON
JAMES MADISON THE
FIGHTING DUKES
OF JMU FIGHT FOR GLORY
HONORS WON BRIGHTEN THE LIGHTS
OF MADISON, MADISON
JAMES MADISON SHOW YOUR COLORS
PROUD AND TRUE
WE ARE THE DUKES OF JMU MADISON, JAMES MADISON,
WE ARE THE DUKES
DUKE CLUB
2015 MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE
PROUD AND
TRUE
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 2
DUKE CLUB MISSION THE DUKE CLUB IS THE FUNDRAISING ARM FOR JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS. THROUGH ITS ANNUAL FUND DRIVE, THE DUKE CLUB RAISES UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE ATHLETIC BUDGET. ADDITIONALLY, THE DUKE CLUB AIDS ATHLETIC FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS AND OTHER NEEDS THROUGH CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS.
PG 3
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 4
A LETTER FROM THE
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
We are excited here in JMU Athletics! This past year brought continued improvement in academic achievements by our student-athletes in addition to significant athletic victories when several teams won CAA Championship titles and moved on to post-season play. The opportunities for our coaches and student-athletes to excel are directly attributable to your generous support of JMU Athletics by allowing us to provide the best resources to compete at the highest levels in the classroom and on the field. In collaboration with the University’s planning process, we finalized and released our athletic strategic plan “Engaged in Excellence” earlier this year. This comprehensive document outlines our mission, vision and guiding principles, along with a detailed blueprint to help shape and guide the future success of our program, while defining important aspects of engagement with internal and external constituents of the University. It continues to be our goal to provide each student-athlete with a unique blueprint for success. Many of our student-athletes will graduate and become tomorrow’s leaders outside the venue of professional sports. We strive to provide each student-athlete with an optimal experience to complete their education, develop and contribute to their maximum ability through athletic competition and grow socially through their experiences on campus and civic engagement. I want you to know how much we appreciate your support and passion for the athletics program at JMU and I ask that you will continue that dedication to our student-athletes with your future gifts. If you are not one of the over 4,000 current Duke Club members, hopefully this book will help demonstrate how special our student-athletes are and the support they need. Every donation matters and we deeply appreciate your assistance in making a difference! Go Dukes!
Jeff Bourne Director of Athletics
PG 5
VISION
To be the NCAA model for the student-athlete experience distinguished by Our academic achievement, integrity, personal development and nationally-competitive programs.
MISSION
JMU Athletics contributes to a vibrant University, community and student experience. Through Our resolute commitment to excellence, service, inclusiveness and engagement, We generate pride, passion and national exposure for the University. Central to Our mission is ensuring an exemplary student-athlete experience emphasizing academic achievement, personal development, social responsibility and competitive excellence.
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 6
ENGAGED IN EXCELLENCE
JMU Athletics Strategic Plan
A notable piece of the strategic plan is the Sustainable Athletics Generated Revenue section – where the Duke Club is prominently positioned. The section states – “the capacity to grow sustainable athletics generated revenues greatly effects the strength of JMU’s position within a rapidly evolving stratification of Division I members. Concurrently, it is essential to maintain appropriate levels of institutional support for Athletics. JMU’s tradition of excellence includes significant investment in providing athletics’ staff and student-athletes with the resources to be successful in Division I.” The Duke Club’s goal within that section is to “strategically grow resources to offset scholarship costs and essential operating budgets.” The strategies to achieve that goal are as follows:
• Enhance comprehensive strategic fundraising and engagement plan based on goals established
by the JMU Foundation, University and Athletic Department.
• Develop and implement a Leadership Giving Society of five-figure donors.
• Align Athletics Capital Campaign priorities with University/Athletics Facilities Master Plan.
• Develop and implement a plan to raise $12M in private contributions toward JMU Convocation Center.
• Create a planned giving society to enhance the athletic endowment; align with University
planned giving programs and goals.
PG 7
IMPACT OF GIVING Student-Athlete Scholarship Support
Scholarships are the most critical piece of a successful athletics program. Scholarships are not complimentary admissions to the University, but are in fact paid expenditures of the Athletics Department. Last year JMU allocated more than $7.1M in scholarship support.
General Operating Budget This budget is used to fund significant needs such as recruiting, equipment, and travel. Funding these areas is critical to the success of our teams and our ability to attract first class student-athletes and coaches.
University Recognition Athletics truly is the front porch to a university. By competing at the highest levels regionally and nationally, JMU Athletics connects the University with prospective students, potential employers, potential donors and the community.
Personal Benefits Duke Club donors are valued supporters of the University. We reward the generosity of our members by providing them our very best seating, parking and hospitality among other opportunities. You may also receive tax benefits for your gift.
· $2.25M IN UNRESTRICTED GIFTS · 4,750 DUKE CLUB DONORS · RETAIN 75% OF CURRENT DONORS
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 8
RESULTS OF 2014: $1.99
4,006
$496,771
$106,475
Million in unrestricted funds
Capital Contributions
Duke Club Members
Restricted Funds Raised
DUKE CLUB FUND DRIVES
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
$1,109,208
$1,191,487
$1,366,696
$1,418,883
$1,797,102
$1,822,727
$1,906,423
$1,996,122
PG 9
LETTERWINNER CHAPTER
It is important that our former student-athletes stay engaged with JMU by joining the Letterwinner Chapter, which helps keep them connected to the department and current student-athletes who are following in their footsteps. The Letterwinner Chapter falls under the guidelines and benefit levels of the Duke Club while supporting sports programs. Visit JMUDUKECLUB.COM/LETTER for more information.
DC25
DC25 is the official program to foster a spirit of philanthropy among current students, fans, and friends of JMU. Specifically created for fans 25 and younger, DC25 gives countless ways to support and be a part of JMU Athletics! By joining DC25, you will receive: • DC25 annual Member Only gift • Double priority points on DC25 gifts • Onsale and Special Event Invitations • First access for Student football & basketball tickets (current JMU students only) • And More! Check out JMUDUKECLUB.COM/DC25 for the most up to date information and events.
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 10
ROOTIN’ REWARDS
Rootin’ Rewards is comprised of members who help support the overall mission and vision of the Duke Club and JMU Athletics. Members assist with the fundraising and engagement goals of the Duke Club by recruiting new members, stewarding current donors and hosting fundraising events in their area. Membership has its privileges and Rootin’ Rewards members have the opportunity to receive unique JMU items and experiences, only available to those participating in the program. The more you do, the more you earn! For more information, visit DUKECLUBREWARDS.COM .
PG 11
DONATION INFORMATION Priority Points
Priority points are accumulated through your support of the Duke Club and JMU Athletics. Your priority points are used to calculate your Duke Club rank. This ranking is used when assigning tickets and parking, including away games and post-season events. A current year annual gift is required to activate your priority points. Priority points are calculated as follows: AN N U AL G I F TS .08 points X current annual gift Gift is defined as monies applied to your pledge. L IFE T IM E G I VI N G .02 points X total lifetime athletics gifts, excluding the current year. C ONSE C U T I VE Y E A R S A S A M E M B E R Consecutive years giving X 5 SE ASO N T ICKE TS 1 point for each season ticket
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 12
PPGG 1133
SILVER SILVER
ROYAL ROYAL
SCHOLAR-ATHLETE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
FULL FULLSCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
GOLD GOLD
BLUESTONE BLUESTONE
CROWN CROWN
DUKE DUKE
PURPLE PURPLE
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
PAW PAW
2015 DUKE CLUB BENEFITS $50 $50
$150 $150
$350 $350
$575 $575
$1,150 $1,150
$1,750 $1,750
$2,250 $2,250
$4,000 $4,000
$6,250 $6,250
$13,000 $13,000
$26,000 ++ $26,000
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Lot GGLot
Hanson Hanson
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Up to 8 Up to 8
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Up to 10 Up to 10
Up to 10 Up to 10
BasketballHospitality HospitalityPasses Passes Basketball
Up to 6 Up to 6
Up to 6 Up to 6
Up to 8 Up to 8
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FootballChairback ChairbackTickets Tickets Football
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Up to 8 Up to 8
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FallDuke DukeClub ClubEvent EventAdmission Admission Fall
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MembershipPackage Package Membership FootballPriority PriorityTickets Tickets Football
FootballClub ClubLevel LevelTickets Tickets Football RecognitionGift GiftItem Item Recognition FootballSuite SuiteLevel LevelTickets Tickets Football PersonalizedField FieldParking Parking Personalized
DukeClub ClubMember MemberEvent Event Duke * Duke Club Membership Package includes 2015 Duke Club car * Duke Club Membership Package includes 2015 Duke Club car decal, weekly JMU Game Plan email, Duke Club E-Paw emails, decal, weekly JMU Game Plan email, Duke Club E-Paw emails, invitations to member events, and more. All benefits are based invitations to member events, and more. All benefits are based on giving level and availability. on giving level and availability. * Minimum donation for Suite Level is $8,500. * Minimum donation for Suite Level is $8,500.
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 14
· All ticket and parking opportunities are based on availability within specific areas. Tickets must be purchased. · All ticket and parking opportunities are based on availability within specific areas. Tickets must be purchased. · Hospitality passes will be based on the number of eligible season tickets. · Hospitality passes will be based on the number of eligible season tickets. · Football reparking exemptions will be granted to donors giving at the level above the required amount for their current lot. · Football reparking exemptions will be granted to donors giving at the level above the required amount for their current lot. · Duke Club gifts are tax deductible as permitted by law. Consult your tax professional for more information. · Duke Club gifts are tax deductible as permitted by law. Consult your tax professional for more information.
MAY 15
Duke Club Football Priority Deadline: 50% of pledge must be paid
AUG. 1
Duke Club Donation Deadline to receive Football benefits, the remaining balance of your Duke Club pledge must be paid.
NOV. 1
Duke Club Donation Deadline to receive Basketball benefits, the remaining balance of your Duke Club pledge must be paid.
DEC. 31 Remaining Duke Club Pledges Due-for any non-Football and/or Basketball benefit gifts.
PG 15
MAJOR GIFTS
Along with your annual Duke Club gift, there are additional ways you can make a significant impact on the present and the future of JMU Athletics. Private support is a difference maker in our quest for comprehensive excellence in the classroom and in competition. Please consider how these vehicles may be beneficial to your financial plan as they will help shape JMU Athletics for years to come.
Capital Gifts: History has proven with new and enhanced facilities like University Park, Veterans Memorial Stadium and Bridgeforth Stadium that private support is critical in providing JMU student-athletes with first class training and competition facilities. Our current need is for the JMU Convocation Center, which will house our men’s and women’s basketball teams and be a central civic asset for the Shenandoah Valley. These facilities are vital to our mission of ensuring an exemplary student-athlete experience. Opportunities exist to recognize donors at these facilities and will outwardly display to others your commitment to and support of the athletic facilities at JMU.
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 16
Endowment Opportunities: Endowment gifts are an investment in the future of JMU Athletics. Gifts and commitments may be made and satisfied over time and designated to your choice of student-athlete scholarships, a specific team or program or to the General Athletics Endowment. These gifts are uniquely designed to defray our annual budgetary needs and provide financial support to JMU Athletics in perpetuity.
Legacy Gifts: The ultimate gift signifying a deep-rooted passion for JMU Athletics can be made through a legacy gift. These gifts can be made several different ways, including through an estate plan. A Duke Club staff representative will work with your personal advisors on a legacy gift plan that is most advantageous for your personal financial situation while identifying how to leave your personal legacy with JMU Athletics.
Duke Dog Plaza: Your opportunity to show your love for Duke Dog exists by purchasing a brick or paver to be placed around the Duke Dog Statue in front of the Plecker Center. Bricks (4”x8”) or pavers (8”x8”) are available for purchase through the Duke Club. Each engraved piece is a permanent display of your support for JMU Athletics.
PG 17
FOOTBALL TICKETS Season Ticket Package
Duke Club Donation
CLU B L E V E L $7 0 0
U P TO 2 TI CKE TS : $2,250
Up to 4 Tickets: $4,000
Up to 8 Tickets: $6,250
Up to 10 Tickets: $13,000
CHAIR B AC K S $ 2 9 5
U P TO 2 TI CKE TS : $1,750
Up to 4 Tickets: $2,250
Up to 6 Tickets: $4,000
Up to 8 Tickets: $6,250
Up to 10 Tickets: $13,000
P R IO R IT Y $ 1 5 5
U P TO 4 TI CKE TS : $150
Up to 6 Tickets: $575
Up to 8 Tickets: $2,250
Up to 10 Tickets: $13,000
($126 for Senior Citizens & JMU Faculty/Staff)
P U B L IC $ 1 2 6
NO GIFT REQUIRED
($108 for Senior Citizens & JMU Faculty/Staff)
P U B L IC FAMILY PL AN $ 3 6 8
No gift required (4 tickets)
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 18
BRIDGEFORTH STADIUM CLUB* 401
PRESS BOX 402
403
CHAIRBACK*
404
405
407
408
410
409
411
412 413
UPPER CONCOURSE
PRIORITY *
305
304
303
302
306
307
414
308
309
310
311
5
41
312 3
31
SUITE LEVEL
PUBLIC
CLUB LEVEL
C1 C2
C6
C5
C4
C3
209
210
211
4
STUDENT/ GENERAL ADMISSION
203
202
201
31
STUDENT
212 213 214
LOWER CONCOURSE 101
ROBERT & FRANCES PLECKER ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER
103
102
104
105
106
107
108
215
109
110
111
112
JAMES MADISON
116 117
10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10
*Requires annual Duke Club donation
406
218
BAND
219
120 121
VISITOR 7
6
5
4
3
2
217
BAND
10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10
8
216
1
220 221 222
GODWIN BREEZEWAY
FOOTBALL RESEATING
Duke Club priority reseating is a process that allows active Duke Club members to upgrade their season ticket locations through the Duke Club Priority Point & Rank System. Priority points are calculated based on a donor’s support of JMU Athletics and factor in one’s annual and lifetime giving, season ticket purchases and consecutive years as a donor. Priority points are used to determine your overall rank within the Duke Club. A donor’s rank will dictate the reseating assignment time. JMU Athletics reseats Bridgeforth Stadium every four years in order of Duke Club rank. After the May 15 priority deadline, all Duke Club members who have ordered football season tickets will be ranked in order of their Duke Club priority points. Seat selection appointments will be scheduled in rank order. Duke Club members will be notified of their selection time by email after the May 15 deadline and selections will be facilitated using an online interface. The online interface will allow donors to become comfortable with seating options and review available seats before their appointment and once it is their selection time, pick their seat location for the next four years. In the event a donor cannot perform their online seat selection, JMU Athletics will select seats based on seating preferences, previous location, and the best available locations. PG 19
FOOTBALL PARKING
Football season ticket holders receive a parking pass with their ticket package. Parking lot locations are determined by Duke Club giving level and availability. Prior to every football season, parking locations are selected based on donor level and in order of Duke Club priority points. Donors who wish to forego the annual parking selection process can participate in the exemption process. The exemption allows for a donor to maintain their current parking space by giving at a donor level above that required for their lot. The parking exemption only allows a donor to maintain their current spot, and is not applicable to any requests to move. To verify the exemption donor level, please reference the benefit chart on page 14.
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 20
DUKE DRIVE
C4 DUKE DRIVE
R1
BOOKSTORE 81 BRIDGEFORTH STADIUM CHAMPIONS DR. PARKING DECK GODWIN HALL
HANSON FIELD
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CARRIER DRIVE
D2
GODWIN FIELD
CHAMPIONS DRIVE
LAKE AREA
Newman Lake
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CONVOCATION CENTER
UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
BLUESTONE DRIVE
PARKING MAP
CONVO
81
Season Parking Passes
Duke Club Donation
Godwin Field/Champions Drive Parking Deck
$2,250
Hanson Field
$1,750
G-Lot
$1,150
P-Lot
$575
C4
$350
D2
$150
Convo
No gift required
Season tickets and parking lot assignments are based on availability and filled in order of Duke Club priority points after the May 15 priority deadline. Order tickets at JMUSPORTS.COM/TICKETS or by calling (540) 568-3853. To be able to take part in the parking selection process, half of your Duke Club gift must be made and season tickets renewed by the Priority Deadline, May 15.
Football Hospitality Tent The Duke Club is pleased to offer our Hospitality Tent again for the 2015 football season. The Hospitality Tent provides complimentary food and beverage to Duke Club members at home football games and is accessible to donors at the Bluestone Level ($1,750) and above. PG 21
METHODS OF PAYMENT
• CASH, C HE CK S (payable to JMU Foundation), C RE D IT CARD S (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa) • JMU PAY R OL L DE DU CTI O N - Employees of James Madison University have the opportunity to set up a direct deduction from their paychecks to be transferred to the Duke Club. Visit jmudukeclub.com/payroll for the annual payroll deduction form and more information. • MATC HIN G G I F TS - When a donor is eligible and wants to apply for matching funds through a company, the donor should submit a company match form to the Duke Club with each payment he/she wants matched. Restrictions and rules specific to each matching company apply. If a donor wants his/her giving level to be determined on the donor’s personal pledge and the donor’s company match combined, then the donor must agree in writing to pay any and all balances expected/pledged by the end of the calendar year. • R E C U R R IN G G I F TS - JMU now offers a new and convenient way to give. Donors may now split donations into monthly, quarterly, or yearly automatic credit card payments. Please visit JMUDukeClub.com/ways for more information. • N O N -CASH G I F TS TO TH E DU KE CLU B , including appreciated securities such as stocks, bonds, real estate, products and services, and gifts-in-kind, may be donated for use by the JMU Athletics Department. For more information visit JMUDukeClub.com/ways. • B E QU E ST S, or gifts from your estate through your will, are an effective means of supporting JMU. You may add a codicil to your will at any time to include a gift to JMU Athletics.
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 22
Duke Club Staff DAVE B I A N CA M A N O Senior Associate Athletic Director Fundraising & External Development B RYA N A LLE N Assistant Athletic Director-Major Gifts LI Z M E N N E Director of Donor Administration K YLE YE AGE R Director of Major Gifts M E RE D I T H C OX Assistant Director of Development A A RO N E P S T E I N Assistant Director of Development A M A N DA HA LB E RT Assistant Director, Donor Engagement and Events S E A N JO N E S Athletics Development Graduate Assistant
JMU Duke Club, MSC 0402 · 380 University Boulevard, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 Phone: 540.568.6461 · Fax: 540.568.6420 · Email: dukeclub@jmu.edu JMUDukeClub.com · Twitter: @JMUDukeClub · Facebook: /JMUDukeClub PG 23
CONVOCATION CENTER The new Convocation Center is a key priority in the University’s Capital Campaign. Designed to
maximize the home game atmosphere for JMU Basketball, this venue will serve the campus, local community for events, concerts and other regional programming. Construction of the facility is contingent upon reaching a fundraising goal of $12M. The adjacent Basketball Operations Center will house the daily operations for men’s and women’s programs and will include offices, conference rooms, a full-court practice gym, team locker rooms and lounges, along with a sports medicine facility and dedicated strength and conditioning space. The new, on-campus facility, located at the corner of Carrier and University will seat approximately 8,500 and include a premium seating area, private suites, a center-hung videoboard and LED ribbon board.
2015 DUKE CLUB BROCHURE // PG 24
DATES TO REMEMBER MAY 15 Duke Club Football Priority Deadline: 50% of pledge must be paid
JUNE Football Reseating & Parking Selection
AUG. 1 Duke Club Donation Deadline to receive Football Tickets, Parking & Hospitality benefits
OCT. 15 Men’s Basketball Priority Season Ticket Deadline
NOV. 1 Duke Club Donation Deadline to receive Basketball Parking & Hospitality benefits
DEC. 31 Remaining Duke Club Pledges Due
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