2016 Mountaineer Athletic Club Giving Opportunities Handbook

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT

MAC ANNUAL FUND

Gifts to the annual fund help WVU Athletics achieve its goal of Advancing Scholarship and Building Champions by providing the necessary resources for student-athlete scholarships, travel assistance, equipment upgrades, recruiting enhancements and other essential budget relieving expenses. MAC members who make unrestricted contributions to the annual fund are also given the opportunity to purchase season tickets in priority seating areas. Unrestricted annual fund gifts qualify for football, men’s basketball and baseball priority seating and parking benefits.

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FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET INFORMATION

WVU Football Optional Seat Selection Process – All 2016 MAC annual fund members will receive an optional selection time to self-select new/upgrade season ticket locations. Current season ticket holders will have the option to log in to an interactive website to potentially upgrade/relocate seat locations and/or purchase additional season tickets. New season ticket holders will also have the option to log in to the interactive website and select your season ticket locations.

WVU Men’s Basketball Optional Seat Selection Process – All 2016-17 men’s basketball season ticket holders will receive an optional selection time to self- select new/ upgrade season ticket locations. 2016 MAC members interested in becoming a men’s basketball season ticket ...

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YOUR GIFT IS IMPORTANT The Mountaineer Athletic Club must grow its membership and level of support in order to keep WVU as one of the nation’s premier athletic programs. The cost of competing at the highest level and providing a first-class education for outstanding student-athletes continues to climb.

Membership in the MAC is recognized by unrestricted annual fund gifts that are made from December 1 - November 30. You can contribute at any level, but a ...

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LETTER FROM SHANE LYONS Dear Mountaineer Fans, On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, thank you for being involved and taking the time to learn more about supporting West Virginia University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. We take great pride in the athletic achievements by our programs, but the power and potential of our graduates are and always will be our biggest source of pride.

As you read this brochure, please consider how impactful your gift can be and the benefits it provides to our State’s flagship institution. Every donation to the MAC, no matter the size, provides the necessary resources to educate and guide our 520 deserving Mountaineers. Each day our student-athletes work diligently to achieve their goals of academic growth and athletic success. By giving to the MAC and establishing a relationship as a donor, you become an integral part of WVU Athletics and make a meaningful difference in the lives of each of our student-athletes.

Whether you are a long-time supporter or a first-time donor, your gift to the Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) has a significant impact on our programs’ success. By investing in our talented young men and women, you ensure that every WVU studentathlete will have the necessary tools to accomplish his or her goals at WVU and beyond.

Thank you for helping us Advance Scholarship and Build Champions.

Let’s Go Mountaineers!

Shane Lyons Director of Athletics, Associate Vice President Department of Intercollegiate Athletics West Virginia University

WHAT IS THE MAC?

OTHER REVENUE $1,031,049

The Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) is the fundraising arm for the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics pays 100% of the scholarships awarded to over 520 studentathletes in 18 varsity sports from generous contributions made by 6,500+ MAC Members. MAC members provide support to the following areas:

2016 PROJECTED REVENUE TICKET SALES $19,943,473

OUR COMMITMENT

PROGRAMS/CONCESSIONS/ NOVELTY/PARKING $2,830,500 STUDENT FEES $4,300,000

• Student-Athlete Scholarships • Academic Support • Training & Nutrition • Facility Enhancements • Travel Assistance • Recruiting • Equipment Upgrades • Cost of Attendance • Other Budget Relieving Expenses

ENDOWMENT INCOME $1,549,273

ROYALTIES/ ADVERTISEMENTS/ SPONSORSHIPS $11,718,000

YOU AND THE MAC ANNUAL FUND MAC annual fund donations provide you with priority on Football, Men’s Basketball and Baseball season tickets, parking passes, single game tickets and post-season tickets.

WHAT IS SPORT SPECIFIC GIVING?

NCAA TOURNAMENT PAYOUT/CONFERENCE REVENUE $26,208,533

MAC CONTRIBUTIONS $19,155,278

TOTAL $86,736,106

Sport specific giving (i.e. 1100 Club, Legacy Fund, Match Point Club) provides direct support to the WVU Athletic program of your choice. Sport specific gifts do not influence your annual giving level or provide priority on season tickets, parking passes, single game tickets or post-season tickets. However, sport specific contributions do help increase your priority point total. For more information on all of the sport specific giving options please see page 13.

*In 2016, gifts to MAC are projected to comprise 22% of the overall revenue for WVU Athletics.

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WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP & THE NEED FOR GROWTH 2016 PROJECTED EXPENSES

STUDENT-ATHLETE MEALS $1,650,000 GUARANTEES $2,075,500 MEDICAL EXPENSES & INSURANCE $767,000 DEFERRED MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS $3,450,000 DIRECT FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE & RENTAL $2,848,800 DEBT SERVICE $9,577,031 GAME EXPENSES, UNIFORMS & SUPPLIES $6,430,200 TRAVEL $8,930,550 OTHER EXPENSES $9,781,914 SCHOLARSHIPS $9,220,000

TOTAL $86,736,106

SALARIES & BENEFITS $32,005,111

WVU FACULTY/STAFF

As a token of our appreciation for your ongoing support of our student-athletes in the classroom and on the field and for your devotion to providing a world-class educational experience to all of our students, the MAC provides WVU faculty and staff members with a 100% soft credit towards your annual fund contribution. For more information about WVU faculty/staff benefits please call 800.433.2072.

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WVU MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB

The Mountaineer Athletic Club must grow its membership and level of support in order to keep WVU as one of the nation’s premier athletic programs. The cost of competing at the highest level and providing a first-class education for outstanding student-athletes continues to climb.

Membership in the MAC is recognized by unrestricted annual fund gifts that are made from December 1 - November 30. You can contribute at any level, but a minimum gift of $100 is required to activate your annual MAC membership and receive benefits. Renewing and new members have until April 29 to complete payment towards your annual giving level, while enjoying the full benefits of membership throughout the year.

As a member of the MAC, you are a vital component to the success of WVU student-athletes in the classroom and on the field of play. Your membership provides WVU student-athletes with the opportunity to proudly say, “I’m a Mountaineer.”

Essential private support enables the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to recruit and train elite student-athletes in first-class facilities, fund scholarships and compete on a level playing field with peer institutions. Financial stability in athletics ultimately breeds success, and success breeds pride among WVU alumni and friends.

Your individual and corporate contributions help Advance Scholarship and Build Champions.

YOUNG ALUMNI

As a token of our appreciation for our recent WVU alums, the MAC provides a young alumni membership that provides a 100% soft credit towards your annual fund contribution for the first four (4) years after graduation (i.e. 2013 – present). For more information about MAC young alumni membership please visit WVUMAC.com or call 800.433.2072.

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BENEFITS CHART Men's Basketball Premium Blue Lot Parking Complimentary Football & Basketball Media Guide Complimentary Year End Gift Statler Club Access (Men's Basketball) Opportunity to Request Additional Men’s Basketball Parking Pass(es) Invitation to Pre-Game Donor Meal (Football) Complimentary Basketball Parking Pass WVU Baseball Game Club Access **Opportunity to Request Football Parking Pass(es) *Priority to Purchase Football Season Tickets

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BUCKSKIN $100 - 399

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BLUE $400 - 799

All Donors Receive Priority on Postseason, Away/Neutral Site, Big 12 & NCAA Tournament tickets (If Available & Applicable) Priority Seating for Postseason, Away/Neutral Site, Big 12 & NCAA Tournament (if available & applicable)

GOLD $800 - 1,499

Football Game-Day Program Recognition

CAPTAIN $1,500 - 3,499

McKinney, Texas Exercise Physiology

DIRECTOR $3,500 - 6,499

ROSS VANCE

CHAMPION $6,500 - 9,999

Invitation to Attend MAC Events

BLUE SCHOLAR $10,000-14,999

Invitation to Donor Day

GOLD SCHOLAR $15,000 - 24,999

Priority to Purchase Baseball Season Tickets

MOUNTAINEER SCHOLAR $25,000 +

*Priority to Purchase Men's Basketball Season Tickets

ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS

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* Please page 7 & 8 for Priority Ticket Limits and Per-Seat Minimum Donations **Please see page 9 for Priority Parking Limits and Annual Giving Level Requirements

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Donors must have season tickets in their account to request parking

If you have any questions regarding the benefits listed above, please contact the Mountaineer Athletic Club office at 1-800-433-2072 or via email at MAC@mail.wvu.edu.

HOW TO VIEW YOUR PRIORITY POINTS ONLINE STEP 1

Go to WVUMAC.com

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

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Click on “Priority Points” STEP 3

Click on “Priority Points Calculator” and log in to your account STEP 4

Enter your estimated 2016 MAC annual fund gift Select “Yes” for the boxes that apply to you Your total priority points, current annual giving level and rank with your level will be listed at the bottom.

PRIORITY POINTS West Virginia Athletics are self-funded, and our future ability to compete on a national level depends on the generosity, loyalty and support of our MAC members. In recognition of the generosity of those who support WVU Athletics on an annual basis, the MAC utilizes a Priority Points system to allocate seats and benefits in the most fair, equitable and transparent manner.

Current Giving (Dec 1 – Nov. 30)

2 pts per $100

Consecutive Years of Giving

5 pts per year

Lifetime Giving to Athletics

1 pt per $100

Consecutive Years of Season Tickets

5 pts per year

Varsity Club Membership

1 pt per continued year of membership 25 pts lifetime membership (one-time)

Alumni Association Memberships

1 pt per continued year of membership 15 pts lifetime membership (one-time)

Jerry West Society

15 pts for a planned gift to Intercollegiate Athletics (one-time)

Faculty/Staff at WVU

10 pts (one-time)

Gifts to the WVU Foundation

1 pt per $1000 (outside athletics)

Adjust your estimated 2016 gift to increase your giving level or ranking within giving level.

STEP 5

Click “Donate Now” to contribute your estimated gift for 2016.

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MEN’s BASKETBALL & FOOTBALL TICKET INFORMATION

WVU Football Optional Seat Selection Process – All 2016 MAC annual fund members will receive an optional selection time to self-select new/ upgrade season ticket locations. Current season ticket holders will have the option to log in to an interactive website to potentially upgrade/ relocate seat locations and/or purchase additional season tickets. New season ticket holders will also have the option to log in to the interactive website and select your season ticket locations.

WVU Men’s Basketball Optional Seat Selection Process – All 2016-17 men’s basketball season ticket holders will receive an optional selection time to self- select new/upgrade season ticket locations. 2016 MAC members interested in becoming a men’s basketball season ticket holder may request a time. Current season ticket holders and 2016 MAC members requesting a time will have the option to log in to an interactive website to potentially upgrade/relocate seat locations and/or purchase additional season tickets.

The football season ticket renewal deadline is April 29. The men’s basketball season ticket renewal deadline is July 29.

Selection times will be assigned immediately after each deadline. Selection times will be based on your annual giving level, in order from highest to lowest, and total Priority Points within your giving level. It is important to note that these are not re-seating processes. All existing season ticket holders will have the opportunity to maintain the same seat location as this past season as long as you maintain the necessary MAC per-seat gift requirement (football) or MAC annual giving level (men’s basketball) at which you contributed at to acquire your seats. Existing season ticket holders do not have to participate in the Optional Seat Selection Process, if you are satisfied with your current season ticket location.

Members of the MAC staff will be available to personally assist you with any season ticket relocation questions leading up to and throughout the Optional Seat Selection Processes. Contributions made to the MAC annual fund for priority seating/parking benefits count towards your total MAC annual giving level and earn Priority Points at the rate of 2 pts per $100. The deadline to make a MAC annual fund gift for football or men’s basketball is April 29.

Additional information regarding the Optional Seat Selection Processes and selection dates will be communicated throughout the MAC giving year.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL PRIORITY SEATING

MEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING

MAC members are given the opportunity to purchase priority season tickets at the WVU Coliseum. To maintain equality after the 2013 Reseating Process, lower level seating in the WVU Coliseum has annual giving level requirements and Priority Ticket limits. Please see below. There are no limits or giving level requirements for upper level season tickets.

MAC members at the Director annual giving level and above qualify for men’s basketball priority parking opportunities. Director level annual donors and above receive one (1) complimentary parking pass. Champion level annual donors and above with five (5) or more season tickets have the option to purchase additional parking passes. Mountaineer Scholar and Stadium Suite Holders qualify for one (1) premium blue lot pass.

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(WVU Coliseum Lower Level Seating Only) Stadium Suite Holder/ Mountaineer Scholar ($25,000+) 10 season tickets (up to 4 VIP seats)

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FOOTBALL PRIORITY SEATING

2016 MAC members will be given the opportunity to purchase football season tickets in priority seating sections throughout Milan Puskar Stadium.

Priority season tickets require a minimum per-seat contribution to the MAC annual fund. The chart below displays the minimum per-seat contribution requirements:

FOOTBALL MAC ANNUAL GIVING LEVEL PRIORITY TICKET LIMITS

MOUNTAINEER SCHOLAR ($25,000+)

Blue Zone 12 Red Zone 20-32 (Up to 32 seats in Blue and Red Zones with no more than 12 Blue Zone) Gold Zone & Orange Zone Limit based on meeting per-seat gift requirement

GOLD SCHOLAR ($15,000 - 24,999)

Blue Zone 10 Red Zone 12-22 (Up to 22 seats in Blue and Red Zones with no more than 10 Blue Zone) Gold Zone & Orange Zone Limit based on meeting per-seat gift requirement

BLUE SCHOLAR ($10,000 – 14,999)

Blue Zone 8 Red Zone 8-16 (Up to 16 seats in Blue and Red Zones with no more than 8 Blue Zone) Gold Zone & Orange Zone Limit based on meeting per-seat gift requirement

CHAMPION ($6,500 - 9,999)

Blue Zone 4 Red Zone 8 - 12 (Up to 12 seats in Blue and Red Zones with no more than 4 Blue Zone) Gold Zone & Orange Zone Limit based on meeting per-seat gift requirement

DIRECTOR ($3,500 - 6,499)

Blue Zone 2 Red Zone 6 - 8 (Up to 8 seats in Blue and Red Zones with no more than 2 Blue Zone) Gold Zone & Orange Zone Limit based on meeting per-seat gift requirement

Season Ticket Cost: $1,100

CAPTAIN ($1,500 - 3,499)

Annual MAC Gift per-seat minimum: $500 Season Ticket Cost: $395

Annual MAC Gift per-seat minimum: $0 Season Ticket Cost: $395

Annual MAC Gift per-seat minimum: $425 Season Ticket Cost: $395

Annual MAC Gift per-seat minimum: $0 Season Ticket Cost: $395

Annual MAC Gift per-seat minimum: $250 Season Ticket Cost: $395

Students

Annual MAC Gift per-seat minimum: $125 Season Ticket Cost: $395

Visitors

*The majority of sections at Milan Puskar Stadium have a “per-seat” gift requirement, which at a minimum, a new season ticket holder would be required to make in order to purchase season tickets in that section. However, making this “per-seat” gift does not guarantee that you will receive season tickets in designated sections. All season tickets are subject to availability. The average gift, specifically in the Blue Zone often times well exceeds the minimum per-seat gift requirement. Please see the MAC Annual Giving Priority Ticket Limits below for more information.

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Red Zone 4 - 5 Gold Zone & Orange Zone Limit based on meeting per-seat gift requirement

GOLD ($800 - 1,499)

Red Zone 2 - 3 Gold Zone & Orange Zone Limit based on meeting per-seat gift requirement

BLUE ($400 - 799)

Gold Zone & Orange Zone Limit based on meeting per-seat gift requirement

BUCKSKIN ($100 - 399)

Gold Zone & Orange Zone Limit based on meeting per-seat gift requirement

FOOTBALL PARKING

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The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is dedicated to improving the in-game experience for fans of WVU Athletics.

Milan Puskar Stadium is in the midst of a historic renovation project and included in this project is an upgrade to the field box seating areas of the Stadium. All Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) members, season ticket holders and fans will have the opportunity to purchase field box season tickets.

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• New chair back padded seats with cup holders

Renewing field box season ticket holders purchasing a full field box (41-42 seats) will have first right to renew their current location(s) at the new ticket price point by signing a 5 year commitment. Renewing or new season ticket holders who purchase a full field box will be classified at the Stadium Suite holder MAC annual giving level. Half field boxes (3 to 4 rows or 18-24 seats) are also available. Half field box holders must also sign a 5 year commitment and will be classified at the Gold Scholar MAC annual giving level.

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FULL FIELD BOX 41 Tickets: $53,300/year 42 Tickets: $54,600/year

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FULL FIELD BOX 41 Tickets: $61,500/year 42 Tickets: $63,000/year

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A portion of the field box season ticket cost contains a gift component that is considered 80% tax deductible. For individual field box season purchases, this gift component does not count towards MAC annual giving levels. If necessary, field box season ticket purchases will still need to meet per-seat minimum donation requirements for other priority season tickets in Milan Puskar Stadium, football season parking pass(es) and/or annual giving level requirements for men’s basketball season tickets.

Total cost per seat: $1,500

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All other MAC members and season ticket holders will have the option to purchase field box season tickets, but previous field box seat locations are not guaranteed.

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The season ticket cost for field boxes 12-27 and 50-65 (located at the top of sections 104-107 and 124-127) will cost $1,500 per ticket. All other field box seats will cost $1,300 per ticket.

FIELD BOX PRICING

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• New overhanging LED flat screen television

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 2014 - 2015 • • • • • • • •

82% Four-Year Graduation Success Rate for all student-athletes 65% Federal Graduation Rate 95 Big 12 Academic All-Conference 1st Team (3.20 GPA and Above) 29 Big 12 Academic All-Conference 2nd Team (3.00 GPA to 3.19 GPA) 36 Big 12 All-Rookie Academic Team (3.00 GPA and Above) 14 Big 12 Academic At-Large Team (3.00 GPA and Above –Men’s Soccer/Rifle) 3.01 Average student-athlete GPA 4.00 GPA’s

Fall 2014 Semester - 36 Spring 2015 Semester - 48

• Garrett Ford Academic Excellence Honor Roll (3.00 and above)

Fall 2014 Semester - 212 Spring 2015 Semester - 199

• 60% of student-athletes are above a 3.00 GPA • 24% of student-athletes are above a 3.50 GPA 3 Capital One Academic All-Americans • • 6 Big 12 Scholar Athletes of the Year 1 GARC Scholar Athlete of the Year • • 83 Student-athletes graduated from WVU. • WVU’s average Academic Performance Rate (APR) for all sports is a 973 • Various Team Academic Awards

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6 College Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) National Scholar-Athletes

8 College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) All-Academic Team

2 Academic Team Awards (Women’s and Men’s Soccer)

12 Capital One Academic All-District II

7 Big 12 Conference’s Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award (3.80 Cum. GPA)

6 WVU Foundation Outstanding Senior Academic Awards

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Norfolk, Va. Women’s Basketball Child Dev & Family Studies, Graduated 2014

MAC OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT MAC ANNUAL FUND

Gifts to the annual fund help WVU Athletics achieve its goal of Advancing Scholarship and Building Champions by providing the necessary resources for student-athlete scholarships, travel assistance, equipment upgrades, recruiting enhancements and other essential budget relieving expenses. MAC members who make unrestricted contributions to the annual fund are also given the opportunity to purchase season tickets in priority seating areas. Unrestricted annual fund gifts qualify for football, men’s basketball and baseball priority seating and parking benefits.

BRICK CAMPAIGN

Honor a special fan, friend, family member or loved one with an engraved brick located outside Touchdown Terrace at Milan Puskar Stadium or at the WVU Coliseum on the sidewalk in front of the Jerry West Statue. The MAC will engrave your message on a 4” x 8” brick, which will become a permanent part of the WVU landscape for only $150 per brick.

Once orders are processed, you will receive a “Thank You” note confirming your order and brick inscription(s). All Brick Campaign gifts are awarded 2 Priority Points for every $100 received in the current giving year. All Brick Campaign gifts are 100% tax deductible. They are processed and receipted by the WVU Foundation. Brick Campaign gifts do not count towards MAC annual giving levels.

WHEELS CLUB

SPORT SPECIFIC GIVING

Sport specific giving allows interested contributors to make gifts that are designated to a particular program(s) of their choice. This method of contribution assures that your gift is used to directly fund the sport of your choosing and cover identified needs specific to the program. Contributions to individual sports accelerate each sport’s pursuit of winning championships.

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More than 50 car dealerships support the WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics through their participation in the Wheels Club by providing courtesy vehicles to WVU coaches and administrators.

Wheels Club members who participate in the program receive six (6) complimentary football season tickets and (4) complimentary men’s basketball season tickets per vehicle donated. MAC annual giving benefits and priority points are based on the value and number of vehicles provided for Athletic Department use.

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MAJOR GIFTS

In addition to funding scholarships for WVU student-athletes, MAC members play a pivotal role in the enhancement, construction and maintenance of first-class athletic facilities. For recruiting purposes, it is essential that our facilities exceed the expectations of prospective student-athletes and compare favorably to other schools in the BIG 12 Conference and throughout the nation. As always, maintaining facilities and strategically planning for the future is an ongoing process. Current major gift opportunities are available in facility campaigns, program enhancements, recruiting funds, scholarship endowments and mentorship programs. All major gifts and pledges to WVU Athletics — above and beyond contributions made for priority football and basketball ticket opportunities — that match or exceed $50,000 qualify for recognition in the All-American Society.

All-American Society donors are invited to exclusive events with Mountaineer coaches and administrators throughout the year and are recognized on campus in other various ways. All-American Society gifts do not offer football and basketball season ticket priorities; although they may have an impact on season ticket seating and parking locations should donors also participate in the MAC annual fund. For more information on major gift campaigns and the AllAmerican Society, contact the MAC at (800) 433-2072.

SPORT SPECIFIC GIVING PROGRAMS:

ENDOWMENT

The primary goal of the Athletic Endowment Program is to fully fund all 360 athletic scholarships through the ongoing establishment of Athletic Endowments. To fully fund all 360 scholarships each year, the principal balance of the Athletic Endowment Fund needs to be $225 million. Each contribution to a current and/or newly created endowment brings WVU Athletics that much closer to fully funding all 360 scholarships, further enabling WVU Athletics to utilize unrestricted dollars generated by the annual fund for other essential needs across all varsity sports.

By supporting any of the opportunities in the Athletic Endowment Program, you will play a vital role in WVU Athletics’ commitment to its current and future student-athletes’ academic achievement, competitive success and personal growth. Your generous support will be a major contribution to the continuing improvement of WVU Athletics.

JERRY WEST SOCIETY PLANNED GIVING Membership in the Jerry West Society (JWS) is exclusive to those who make commitments to the MAC and WVU Athletics in the form of planned gifts. The following are a variety of ways to join the JWS and impact the future of WVU Athletics while creating a lasting legacy: • Gift provision in a Will or Revocable Trust • Income-Producing Gift • Charitable Lead Trust • Testamentary Gift of Retirement Assets • Life Insurance or Annuity Policy • Property/Real Estate New members of the JWS receive fifteen (15) priority points for notifying MAC staff about their planned gift commitment that names the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as beneficiary. New this year, when a planned gift is realized the priority points generated from the gift can be assigned to another supporter. Please call our Jerry West Society Coordinator for more information, 304-293-4733.

• FRIENDS OF MOUNTAINEER BASEBALL • 1100 CLUB Football Recruiting VARSITY CLUB FORMER STUDENT-ATHLETES The Varsity Club provides a way for all former Mountaineer student-athletes with the opportunity to remain connected with their athletic program, teammates, coaches and University. Former Mountaineer student-athletes have always been generous in their loyalty, enthusiasm and support for their respected programs and the Varsity Club provides former student-athletes with an opportunity to continue traditions that were so valuable when they were in Morgantown.

Varsity Club membership is an exclusive opportunity for involvement for all former WVU student-athletes, coaches, managers, trainers, cheerleaders, mascots, Athletic Department employees and support personnel. The Varsity Club encourages continued involvement and participation of its members in all activities relating to WVU. The Varsity Club hosts a number of events including the annual Varsity Club Weekend and various team reunions, which are designed to bring alumni back to campus and to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to WVU Athletics.

Annual Varsity Club memberships are $25 whereas a lifetime membership is $1,000. For those that are 60 years of age or older the lifetime membership cost is $500. Annual dues-paying and lifetime members receive a number of benefits while continuing their legacy as a WVU studentathlete and promoting WVU’s rich athletic heritage.

Annual membership runs from July to June.

• 10.0 CLUB Gymnastics • LEGACY FUND Men’s Basketball Recruiting • THE GALLERY Men’s Golf • GOAL CLUB Men’s Soccer • 365 CLUB Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving • 1200 CLUB Rifle • MATCH POINT CLUB Volleyball • WOMEN’S LEGACY FUND Women’s Basketball Recruiting • BASELINE CLUB Women’s Tennis • 90 MINUTE CLUB Women’s Soccer • WOMEN SUPPORTING ATHLETICS • OTHER SPORTS INCLUDE: Wrestling Women’s Cross Country Women’s Track Rowing

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HOW TO MAKE AN ANNUAL FUND GIFT TO THE MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB ONLINE STEP 1: Go to WVUMAC.com STEP 2: Click Make a Gift

STEP 4 Log in to your account. If you are a new donor please create an account. *If you have purchased single game tickets or season tickets online at any time please link your account.

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Our Mountaineer student-athletes give 112% in competition in the classroom, and in the community. We hope that you will join them by adding an extra 12% to your annual MAC donation.

• 12% Donor Experience • Recognition on the Mountaineer Athletic Club website

Next Level Gift

Please consider increasing your MAC annual fund contribution to the next giving level in order to not only further impact the lives of WVU student-athletes, but also better position yourself for priority season tickets, parking, single game and post-season ticket opportunities.

STEP 5 Select your MAC annual giving level of support.

STEP 3: Click on 2016 Annual Fund/Season Ticket Priority if you have interest in making a gift to receive football, men’s basketball and baseball ticket and parking benefits. *If you have an interest in giving to a sport specific fund, please click on sport specific Giving and continue to WVUF.org (sport specific gifts do not receive a season ticket or parking benefits).

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Matching Gift

Please check the “I anticipate participating in a company matching program” box and fill in your company’s name.

Matching gifts are a key component to our overall fundraising efforts each year for the MAC and the University as a whole. Participation in a matching gift program provides the MAC with additional scholarship dollars and is a great way to increase your MAC annual giving level and Priority Points. Please see the page 15 for more information.

STEP 6 Add to Cart & Check Out

METHODS OF GIVING ONLINE

Please visit WVUMAC.com to make your annual fund/season ticket priority or sport specific gift online.

CHECK/MONEY ORDERS/CREDIT CARDS

Checks and money orders should be made payable to WVU Athletics. The MAC accepts all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

SECURITIES

Donors have the ability to make a charitable gift through an electronic transfer of stock or via the actual stock certificate.

BEQUESTS

Gifts through wills and bequests can provide donors with the opportunity to sustain your family name in conjunction with WVU’s intercollegiate athletics program.

The MAC can provide you with the necessary language to ensure that your intentions are clearly expressed.

GIFT-IN-KIND

Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to the WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, while offering the donor a tax-deduction for the value of the gift. Giftsin-kind are accepted on a limited basis and must be pre-approved by the Executive Director of the MAC and submitted to the WVU Foundation for gift recognition. Please consult your tax advisor and the MAC office for further information.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many companies and corporations provide matching gift programs for employee contributions. Ask about your employer’s matching gift policy to see how you can double the impact of your philanthropic support. Return the matching gift form provided by your company with your contribution to the MAC to increase your gift and annual giving level. *If you plan on using your company’s corporate matching gift toward your minimum required donation for priority seating and/or parking, the matching gift must be received by June 30 each year. Many matching gifts require a significant period of time for processing, so please plan the timing of your gift accordingly. It is the responsibility of the donor to ensure the matching gift is received by the deadline. Gifts received after the deadline will not be applicable towards your current annual giving level. Donors will receive benefits based on the dollar amount that is received, and are personally responsible for making up any necessary difference.

TAX INFORMATION

If you make a gift to the MAC in order to purchase priority season tickets, 80% of your contribution is tax-deductible. For 100% tax deductibility on your annual fund contribution, at the time you make your gift you must decline your right to receive any benefits including, but not limited to priority seating. Major gifts or contributions not associated with ticket priority or other benefits are considered 100% tax deductible. MAC donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes from the WVU Foundation upon receipt of you donation.

Since the MAC operates within the West Virginia University Foundation, contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization, and its tax exempt identification number is 556017181.

The MAC encourages donors to seek their own tax and legal counsel in matters related to charitable giving.

2016 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

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MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB - ANNUAL GIVING FORM Please indicate if you would like to receive information on any of the following giving opportunities:

SPORT SPECIFIC GIVING PROGRAMS: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Friends of Baseball

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1200 Club – Rifle

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Baseline Club – Women’s Tennis

1100 Club – Football Recruiting 10.0 Club – Gymnastics Legacy Fund – Men’s Basketball Recruiting The Gallery – Men’s Golf Goal Club – Men’s Soccer 65 Club 3 – Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving

Match Point Club – Volleyball omen’s Legacy Fund W – Women’s Basketball Recruiting

90 Minute Club – Women’s Soccer Women Supporting Athletics

MAJOR GIFTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS: ■ ■ ■ ■

Scholarship Endowments Facility Renovation Projects Varsity Club (Former Student-Athletes) Wheels Club (courtesy vehicle)

PLANNED GIVING: ■

Jerry West Society

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I have already included WVU Athletics in my estate plans and would like to be a recognized as a member of the Jerry West Society.

MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB - ANNUAL GIVING FORM ■ New Donor

■ Renewing Member

Last Name_______________________________________ (Name of Organization if Applicable)

First Name ______________________________________ Publish Name_____________________________________ Mailing Address___________________________________ City, State, Zip____________________________________ Cell Phone Number________________________________ E-mail address____________________________________ Gift amount $_____________________________________ Desired MAC Annual Giving Level____________________ WVU Faculty/Staff Member

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Yes

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No

GIFT PAYMENT INFORMATION ■

Check (payable to WVU Athletics)

or

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Credit Card Number

________________________________________________ Exp. Date_______________________ CVC _____________ Please send completed form with gift payment to: Mountaineer Athletic Club PO Box 877 Morgantown, WV 26507 You may also make a gift online at WVUMAC.com or by calling 800-433-2072

Questions?

Please call 800-433-2072 or E-mail MAC@mail.wvu.edu

Thank you for helping the MAC Advance Scholarship and Build Champions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB?

You can become a member of the MAC by donating a minimum of $100 to the MAC annual fund. There are also a variety of other ways to join/support the MAC and WVU Athletics. Please see our Opportunities for Involvement on page 12.

WHY SHOULD I DONATE TO THE MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB?

Private support is essential to the success of WVU’s intercollegiate athletic program. The WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics receives no financial assistance from the state of West Virginia. It is a self-funded entity, solely dependent upon self-generated revenues to operate and provide student-athlete scholarships. Your individual support helps talented young people receive a quality education from West Virginia University while ensuring WVU’s tradition of athletic excellence continues to grow.

WHAT BENEFITS DO I RECEIVE FOR BECOMING MEMBER OF THE MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB?

MAC members receive a variety of membership benefits which include, but are not limited to, invitations to MAC functions and priority seating options for football, men’s basketball and baseball. For a complete breakdown donor benefits and annual giving levels, please refer to the Benefits Chart on page 4.

MAC annual fund contributions from December 1 through November 30 determine your annual giving level and benefits administrated.

IS MY DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

If your contribution includes an option to purchase season tickets, 80% of your donation is tax-deductible. For 100% tax deductibility of your annual gift, you must decline your rights to receive benefits at the time you make your gift. Major gifts or contributions not associated with ticket priority are 100% tax deductible. Only the individual or company making the gift is eligible to receive the tax deduction. MAC donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes from the WVU Foundation. Please refer to Tax Information on page 15.

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MY COMPANY HAS A MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO MAKE SURE THEIR MATCHING GIFT IS APPLIED TO MY ANNUAL DONATION?

Matching gifts are great way to increase your annual fund contribution. Please visit WVUMAC.com to use the WVU Foundation’s Matching Gift Search Engine to see if your employer sponsors a matching gift.

Matching gifts must be received by June 30 in order to be applied towards priority seating and parking gift requirements.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO INCREASE MY PRIORITY POINT STANDING?

Increasing your annual giving level and purchasing season tickets are great ways to increase your Priority Point standing.

WHAT IS THE PRIORITY POINTS PROGRAM?

The Priority Points Program is designed to reward longevity and generosity of support towards West Virginia University, its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the MAC. It is used to determine seating at away games, bowl games, post-season tournaments, new season ticket requests and parking. For more information please refer to our Priority Points Program on page 6.

TICKETING QUESTIONS IS THE OPTIONAL SEAT SELECTION PROCESS FOR WVU FOOTBALL AND MEN’S BASKETBALL A RESEATING PROCESS?

It is important to note that these are not re-seating processes. All existing season ticket holders will have the opportunity to maintain the same seat location as this past season as long as you maintain the MAC annual giving level at which you contributed to acquire your seats. Existing season ticket holders do not have to participate in the Optional Seat Selection Process, if you are satisfied with your current season ticket location.

CAN I PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL HOME GAME TICKETS?

All MAC donors are eligible to purchase individual game tickets. The quantity and/or location of tickets you can purchase is based on availability, annual giving level, and Priority Points within your level WHAT IS THE LIMIT ON AWAY/NEUTRAL GAME TICKETS?

The quantity of tickets you are eligible to purchase is based on your annual giving level, Priority Points ranking within your level, availability and demand.

The availability and location of the tickets is determined by the opposing school and/or venue.

WHEN ARE INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS MAILED?

Single, away and neutral site game tickets are typically mailed 7-10 days prior to each game.

HOW DO I CHANGE THE ADDRESS/CONTACT INFORMATION ON MY ACCOUNT?

Please note any changes on your order/request forms returned to the Mountaineer Ticket Office. You may also update your contact information online logging into your account at WVUGame.com For more information please contact the MAC at 800-433-2072.

MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB

Matt Borman Senior Associate AD / Executive Director

VARSITY CLUB

Ben Murray Associate AD – Major Gifts

Kevin Miller Assistant AD - Annual Giving

Dale Wolfley Coordinator

Ben.Murray@mail.wvu.edu

Kevin.Miller@mail.wvu.edu

Dale.Wolfley@mail.wvu.edu

M.G. Bailey Major Gifts Officer

Michael Gilstorf Major Gifts Officer

Jacob Kirkham Major Gifts Officer

MG.Bailey@mail.wvu.edu

Michael.Gilstorf@mail.wvu.edu

Jacob.Kirkham@mail.wvu.edu

Susan Hammond Director of Donor Relations & Special Events

Greta Gibboney Assistant Director of Development & Special Events

Tyler Wilson Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Susan.Hammond@mail.wvu.edu

Greta.Gibboney@mail.wvu.edu

Tyler.Wilson@mail.wvu.edu

Matt.Borman@mail.wvu.edu

MOUNTAINEER ATHLETIC CLUB PO Box 877 | Morgantown, WV 26507-0877 800-433-2072

MAC@mail.wvu.edu

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