2019 Annual Fund Brochure

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ANNUAL FUND GUIDE THE IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT 2019 S E M I N O LE S .CO M

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SEMINOLE BOOSTERS “As the fundraising arm of Florida State University Athletics, Seminole Boosters, Inc. is honored to have the responsibility of engaging fans, alumni and loyal supporters of FSU in order generate financial contributions. These vital resources serve the purpose of enriching the overall educational and athletic experience for over 500 student-athletes participating in 20 sports programs by providing financial security for long-term growth and prosperity. I thank you for your commitment to supporting the mission and vision of Florida State Athletics by becoming a Seminole Booster member. Go Noles!”

— Andy Miller, President and CEO 2018 MEMBERS: 13,351 2019 MEMBERSHIP GOAL: 16,000

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Class of 1973

TRENT FORREST Men’s Basketball “Belief. Faith. Support. Gratitude.

These are the first words that come to mind when I think of the support that I receive from the Seminole Booster members as a student-athlete at Florida State University. The Boosters are the team behind the teams. We know they are there for us providing scholarship support, cheering us on in the stands, and encouraging us to be the best versions of ourselves for today and tomorrow.”

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THE ANNUAL COST OF THE FSU

STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE

(average based on in-state and out-of-state tuition) In 2017-18, 529 student-athletes participated in at least one of 20 varsity sports.

Tuition and Fees $12,216

Competitive Costs* $42,994

Books $800

Housing $6,256

ANNUAL TOTAL

Academic Support $3,983

$82,082 Meals $4,048 Athletic Training/ Medical Care

$6,809

Misc. $4,976

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ANNUAL FUND

MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEAR

MEMBERS

REVENUE

COST OF FUNDRAISING

OPERATING TRANSFER

2018 13,351 $17,732,279

9.54%

$20,012,000

2017 14,114 $18,809,813

10.25%

$20,106,000

2016 15,428 $18,535,320

11.62%

$18,432,000

2015 14,676 $15,656,964

12.52%

$18,480,000

2014 18,231 $16,419,527

13.29%

$21,308,000

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2019 MEMBERSHIP GOALS LEVEL

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

IRON ARROW

4,968

3,059

3,185

2,578

2,419

3,905

BRAVE

1,255

1,016

1,443

1,141

1,135

1,600

RENEGADE

3,134

2,511

2,153

1,826

1,753

2,100

WARRIOR

3,333

3,046

3,119

2,491

2,592

2,900

TOMAHAWK

3,225

2,968

3,291

3,801

3,265

3,400

SILVER

879

888

890

980

919

1,050

GOLD

788

785

780

808

791

840

PLATINUM

146

150

159

167

155

185

LEGACY

12

11

13

13

14

20

17,740

14,434

15,033

13,805

13,043

16,000

TOTAL

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ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE ANNUAL FUND AND PER SEAT ANNUAL FUND

MEMBERSHIP

LEVELS LEVEL

AMOUNT

Legacy Chief

$25,000 or more

Platinum Chief

$13,000–$24,999

Golden Chief

$6,500–$12,999

Silver Chief

$3,250–$6,499

Tomahawk

$1,300–$3,249

Warrior

$650–$1,299

Renegade

$330–$649

Brave

$140–$329

Iron Arrow

$70–$139

New tax legislation has led Seminole Boosters to create two distinct annual fund designations — the Athletic Excellence Fund and the Per Seat Annual Fund — which both provide funding for 500 student-athletes competing on your 20 sports teams. Seminole Boosters created this distinction to preserve the deductibility of some donor’s annual fund gifts. The distinction between the funds is based on whether the donor purchases season tickets for home football games.

As of January 1, 2018, donors may no longer claim a tax deduction for contributions made to the benefit of a university for which they receive the right to purchase tickets for home games.

If you purchase season tickets, each seat in Doak Campbell Stadium has a per-seat contribution requirement. Please reference the priority-seating map for the required per seat contribution associated with tickets. All members who purchase season tickets will be entered into the Per Seat Annual Fund. These contributions are no longer tax deductible.

Members who do not purchase season tickets will be placed in the Athletic Excellence Annual Fund. Contributions to this fund are fully deductible to the extent the law allows. Game day parking is a benefit but must be claimed as the fair market value which will be reported on year-end tax receipts.

Members of either Annual Fund will enjoy the following benefits: >> Satisfaction of providing life-changing scholarships for FSU student-athletes >> Funding the program (without you we would not have teams to cheer for) >> Away, post-season, neutral-site ticket priority >> Parking priority >> Invitations to special events >> Membership packet >> Member card with 10% discount to retail partners >> Subscription to Unconquered magazine Home ticket priority/rights are given to Per Seat Annual Fund members only.

Tax note: Please consult your tax advisor about any tax impact and before claiming any deduction. At this time, no additional guidance has been provided by the IRS regarding the implementation and potential scope of this new federal tax law.

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HOME TICKET PRIORITY AND FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET

GUIDELINES

Booster Membership Level

MOORE ATHLETIC CENTER

40

4

35

$330

FLORIDA STATE

34 33 $350 32 31 $330

30

27 123

C228

C327

Platinum Chief

$13,000–$24,999

14*

Golden Chief

$6,500–$12,999

12*

Silver Chief

$3,250–$6,499

10*

Tomahawk

$1,300–$3,249

8*

Warrior

$650–$1,299

6*

Renegade

$330–$649

3*

Brave

$140–$329

n/a

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Iron Arrow

$70–$139

n/a

EAST $300

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*Priority sections include 30-36 and 8-13. All other sections which offer season tickets are not subject to quantity limits.

Section

12 13 14

$295 16

Marching

122 121 Chiefs

C226

C225

C324

C224

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119 118

C222 C221 C220

C218

C217

C323 C322 C321 C320 C319

C216

C318

$199

C214

C215

DUNLAP CHAMPIONS CLUB CLUB SEAT SECTION

8

14*

8

$330 10

$295

C227

C325

$25,000 and above

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19 C2

C326

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FLORIDA STATE

29 $300 28

$250

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VISITORS

10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10

36

10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10

SEMINOLES

37 $330

5

NORTH END ZONE

$300

C22 3

38

WEST

3

39

$250

Priority Quantity Limits

Legacy Chief

2

1

41

Membership Range

C315 C316

C317

Per seat Requirement

Ticket Price Row 1-50

Ticket Price Row 51-86

$500

$350

$330

$400

$330

$300

$325

$350

$330

$200

$330

$300

$200

$295

n/a

$100

$300

$250

$35

$295

n/a

$25

n/a

$199

Non-Season Ticket Sections FSU Students

Visiting Team/Single Ticket

Recent Grad Program

2019 IMPORTANT DATES Season Ticket & Parking Priority Deadline

March 1

Spring Priority Point Calculation

April 1

Spring Football Game

April 6

Season Ticket & Parking Movement/Selection

Starts May 1

Away Game Tickets Available for Request*

June 1

Annual Fund Policy – 50% Paid

June 1

Single Game Home Tickets on Sale Annual Fund Policy – 100% Paid Fall/Post-season Priority Point Calculation

June 17 October 31 November 1

*Boise State tickets on sale now

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FLORIDA STATE ATHLETICS

TOP ACADEMIC PLAYS OF 2018

SCHOOL BEST 268

59%

Academic All-ACC Award Winners

of Student-Athletes

WERE ABOVE

2017-18 Academic Year All Teams Collectively

3.0 GPA

ACHIEVED A 3.0+ GPA

for Spring 2018

SPRING 2018 WOMEN’S GOLF HAD

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HAD

TERM GPA at 3.625

TERM GPA at 3.223

THE HIGHEST

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THE HIGHEST

127

Student-Athletes made the

DEAN’S LIST (3.5+ on 12 letter-graded hours)

68

Student-Athletes made the

PRESIDENT’S LIST (4.0 on 12 letter-graded hours)

MEGHAN KING Softball “I am beyond blessed to have received a scholarship from Florida State University. Not only have I grown as a player at this institution but also tremendously as a person. With this scholarship, I have been able to put all of my efforts into my schoolwork and softball without having to worry about tuition like many other students. I am so thankful for the entire Seminole family and the countless hours and support that they give to all sports!�

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OACH C KRIKORIAN “A National Championship doesn’t come without the dedication of the entire team — players, coaches, administrators and donors.

Thank you for everything that you do.

We use technology to help develop our players and wouldn’t have that without the support of Seminole Booster donors.

With your continued dedication we will remain Unconquered.”

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One Tribe Loyalty Rewards

Sign up today to start receiving additional benefits for being a season ticket and Seminole Booster Member

HOW TO EARN REWARDS:

» Renew, upgrade and make payments on your membership » Purchase tickets from Seminoles.com » Volunteer as a Nole Rep » Join and dine at the University Center Club » Eat and visit the merchants of CollegeTown » Engage on social media » And much more!

REWARDS INCLUDE:

» Gift cards to retailers and partners » Exclusive game day experiences » Special event access » Memorabilia » Game day ticket/seat upgrades » And much more!

SeminoleBoosters.com/loyaltyrewards

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OTHER WAYS TO GIVE Annual Membership supports the $20 million transfer to athletics which funds scholarships, operating expenses, and support services including athletic training and academic support.

There are additional ways to give that have an impact on the program and the student-athlete experience, including:

The Coaches Clubs

Gifts to a Coaches Club are 100% taxdeductible and are directed to the team of your choice. Funds are used only by that program for expenses beyond or not included in the annual budget such as special training equipment.

Facilities

Gifts toward an athletic facility are 100% tax-deductible and help fund new construction or renovations or help pay the bonding, on existing athletic facilities of which is carried by Seminole Boosters. Gift amounts range from $100 to more than $1 million and include brick recognition on the Doak Campbell Stadium Legacy Walk or naming recognition, depending on the gift.

Scholarship Endowment

Gifts toward the scholarship endowment are enduring and secure the legacy forever. These 100% tax-

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deductible contributions stay intact within the fund, and only the interest earned is used to fund scholarships.

Varsity Club Membership

All varsity letterman are invited to join the Varsity Club, which provides a connection back to FSU while supporting funding initiatives on behalf of the athletics program.

Gifts of Stock or Property

Seminole Boosters accepts gifts to any fund via stock transfer or property. To learn more about this type of giving, please call (850) 644-3484.

Planned Giving or Bequests

Many Seminole fans and donors choose to leave Florida State in their will or estate plans. There are many options and funds that can be designated toward the funding area of your choice.

To learn more, please call Mike Dasher at (850) 644-3484.

Seminole Boosters, Inc. ANDY MILLER President & CEO

Board of Directors Executive Committee DOUG RUSSELL Chair BOB DAVIS Chair-Elect BOB FREY Secretary JOHN CROWE Treasurer TOM JENNINGS Presidential Designee ED BURR Chair of the Board of Trustees

ONE TRIBE. UNCONQUERED.

DAVID COBURN Interim Director of Athletics GARY THURSTON Immediate Past Chair NYLAH THOMPSON 2nd Immediate Past Chair DELORES SPEARMAN At-Large JIMMY GRAGANELLA At-Large KRIS INCHCOMBE At-Large

It’s estimated that the Florida State Seminoles fan base stretches to more than 4 million across the country and around the world. We are thankful for each and every fan who considers themselves Seminoles.

Within that 4 million, we are thankful to have the support, commitment and participation from nearly 15,000 donors who help fund the program.

It is our mission to fully fund the scholarship endowment, to increase annual membership, to build and enhance elite facilities, and to provide an excellent experience — on and off the field — for all student-athletes.

This is only achievable with support from donors and the commitment to private gift funding.

Thank you!

ALAN FLAUMENHAFT At-Large 2019 S E M I N O LE S .CO M

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SEMINOLE BOOSTERS, INC.

Florida State University Center Suite C5100, 5th Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32306 P.O. Box 1353, Tallahassee, FL 32302 (850) 644-1830 SeminoleBoosters.com Seminoles.com

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