2012 Annual Giving Brochure

I GET...

[ SEASON TICKETS ] To purchase season tickets in the priority seating areas, patrons must first join the Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) by making an annual fund gift. All MAC members will receive a season ticket application for each respective sport at a designated time or, following receipt of their MAC donation. New season ticket seating locations are assigned after the season ticket order deadline has passed, based on the following criteria:

AVAILABILITY All seats are subject to availability. A contribution to the MAC, at any level, does not guarantee you will receive season tickets. Once all renewal orders are processed, new MAC members will be assigned the best available seats based on their donation level, in order, from highest to lowest.

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION All numbered seating sections in Milan Puskar Stadium are assigned a required “per seat” contribution, which at a minimum, a new season ticket holder would be required to make. However, making this “per seat” contribution does not guarantee you will receive seat locations in those designated sections. Seating in the Coliseum will be assign based on your annual giving level.

Once all renewal orders are processed, new MAC members will be assigned the best available seats based on their donation level, in order, from highest to lowest. If demand exceeds availability in designated sections, seat locations will be assigned in the next best section available.

[ PARKING ] Parking in the general area of the stadium or coliseum is sold on a season basis and requires a color-coded permit, which matches the designated areas. Parking permits are available on a limited basis to season ticket holders who are MAC members. Parking will be allocated and assigned based on MAC priority guidelines and are purchased through the Mountaineer Ticket Office. A parking order form will be included with each season ticket application.

For more information on acquiring season tickets or parking, please contact the Mountaineer Athletic Club at (800) 4332072 or MAC@mail.wvu.edu. More information can also be found at MountaineerAthleticClub.com.

I M P O R TA N T DATES TO

REMEMBER (all dates approximate)

DECEMBER 1NOVEMBER 30

MAC gifts accepted for season ticket and parking priority. A MAC gift received during this time offers donors a season ticket and parking option for both football and basketball.

MARCH/APRIL Football season ticket and reserved parking renewal forms mailed to MAC donors. New season ticket request forms sent.

MID-MAY Priority deadline to renew season football tickets and make your MAC gift.

AUGUST

Football tickets mailed. Parking passes are sent under separate cover.

SEPTEMBER Basketball season tickets renewal forms mail to MAC donors. New season ticket request forms sent.

OCTOBER Basketball season ticket renewals due to WVU Ticket Office.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER Basketball season tickets mailed.

Parking is sent under separate cover.

Mail to: Mountaineer Athletic Club

PO Box 0877 Morgantown, WV 26507-0877 Phone: 800-433-2072 Fax: 304-293-7576 Email: mac@mail.wvu.edu MountaineerAthleticClub.com

PO Box 0877 Morgantown, WV 26507-0877

HOW DO

PLEASE NOTE:

Opportunity to Request Premium Blue Lot Parking Pass (football) Reserved Silver Lot parking pass (football) Pregame Brunch Option (football)

Access to Coliseum Club Room (men’s basketball)

[ BENEFIT LEVELS ]

BUCKSKIN

BLUE

$100 - 399

$400 - 799

GOLD

CAPTAIN

$800 - 1,499

DIRECTOR

$1,500 - 3,499

$3,500 - 6,499

CHAMPION

GOLD SCHOLAR

$6,500 - 12,899

$12,900 - 23,499

$23,500 +

MOUNTAINEER SCHOLAR

BENEFITS C H A R T

Should you choose to pool your giving with other WVU alumni/friends, please be aware that the MAC can only recognize one individual from the group as the contact person and only the contact person will receive the benefits listed.

Joining the MAC does not obligate you to purchase priority location season tickets for WVU football and/ or men’s basketball, although we hope donors will choose to exercise this option.

Invitation(s) to exclusive donor appreciation events Donor Plaque (new donors only) Opportunity to Request Parking Pass(es) for Men’s Basketball Opportunity to Request Blue Lot Parking Pass (football) Opportunity to Request Parking Pass(es) for Football

[ WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP ]

Priority Ticket Purchase (football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball) Invitations to select MAC functions

As a self-supporting auxiliary to the University, the WVU Department of

Auto Decal, Email Updates, Gift Receipt Priority Seating for Postseason, Away/Neutral Site Games, BIG 12 Tournament (if available & applicable)

ONLINE - Annual Fund/Season Ticket priority gifts can be made online at WVUgame.com. A confirmation email will be sent acknowledging receipt of your gift.

*

All parking and ticket purchases subject to availability ** Donors must have season tickets in their account to request parking

CREDIT CARD – the Mountaineer Athletic Club accepts all major credit cards including MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

SECURITIES - Donors may make a charitable contribution through an electronic transfer of stock or the actual stock certificate. You may eliminate paying capital gains tax and receive an income tax charitable deduction for gifts of long-term appreciated securities.

MATCHING GIFTS - Many companies will match your contribution to the Mountaineer Athletic Club. Submit your company’s matching gift form with your contribution and it can significantly increase your support, associated giving level, and benefits received.

GIFTS IN KIND - Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to West Virginia University Athletics while offering the donor a tax deduction for the value of the gift. Please consult your tax advisor and the Mountaineer Athletic Club office for further information.

All benefits are subject to change

significant need for private support. WVU Intercollegiate Athletics pays 100% of the scholarship bill from the University for its student-athletes, primarily with monies received from MAC members who understand the need and costs of maintaining a premier college athletic program. MAC fundraising efforts also support critical capital projects and other special programs undertaken by the athletic department.

[ VALUE PROPOSITION ]

MountaineerAthleticClub.com

MI.

LAST

ADDRESS 1: ADDRESS 2: CITY:

STATE:

ZIP:

E-MAIL: MOBILE: NAME (FOR PUBLICATIONS):

❑ I DO NOT WISH TO BE LISTED IN ANY PUBLICATIONS

FACULTY/ STAFF:

❑ YES

INCLUDE COPY OF WVU ID

ANNUAL FUND/SEASON TICKET PRIORITY GIFT:

$__________________

I WANT TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL GIFT OF:

$__________________

TO:__________________________________________ (Please Specify)

TOTAL:

$__________________

____ I HAVE ENCLOSED A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (PAYABLE TO WVU ATHLETICS) CREDIT CARD NUMBER: EXP. DATE:

IVC:

SIGNATURE:

[ TAXINFORMATION ]

BILLING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS) ADDRESS:

If you choose to purchase tickets based on priority seating, in addition to making a contribution, 80% of your contribution is tax deductible. For 100% tax deductibility of your annual contribution, you must decline your right to receive any benefits at the time you make your gift. Only the individual, organization, or business making the contribution and holding priority seating status is eligible to receive the tax deduction.

Major gifts or contributions not associated with ticket priority or other benefits are 100% deductible. Mountaineer Athletic Club donors will

The Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) is the fundraising arm of West Virginia University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and operates in partnership with the WVU Foundation. The WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics pays 100% of the scholarships awarded to more than 350 student-athletes in 17 varsity sports from monies raised by the MAC. MAC fundraising efforts also support capital projects required to build and maintain first-class athletic facilities. In addition, monies raised by the MAC are used to support a variety of programs which enhance the overall experience of WVU student-athletes. Your individual and corporate contributions help Advance Scholarship and Build Champions.

BEQUESTS - Gifts through wills and bequests can provide the opportunity to sustain your family name in conjunction with WVU’s intercollegiate athletic program. The Mountaineer Athletic Club can provide you with the language necessary to ensure that your intentions are clearly expressed.

University. With more than 350 studentathletes in 17 varsity sports receiving

FIRST,

HOME PHONE:

state funds or financial support from the

financial aid each year this creates a

(ACCOUNT # WILL BE ASSIGNED IF NEW)

SPOUSE NAME:

CHECK/MONEY ORDERS - Checks and money orders should be made payable to WVU Athletics.

Intercollegiate Athletics receives no

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

ACCOUNT #:

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

CITY:

STATE:

WILL YOUR EMPLOYER MATCH YOUR GIFT?

ZIP: ❑ YES

[ SPECIAL PROJECTS ] I am interested in receiving more information on the following Special Projects:

❑ 1100 Club (Football) ❑ Legacy Fund (Basketball) ❑ Jerry West Society

University Foundation, contributions are tax deductible to the fullest

❑ Capital Projects (Basketball Practice Fac.,etc.)

extent of the law. The West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. is

❑ Sport Specific

recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) (3) organization and its tax exempt identification number is 556017181.

❑ NO

(PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR COMPANY’S FORM)

Sport:

MEMBERSHIP APPLIC ATION & PAYMENT FORM

[ WAYS TO GIVE ]