The Team Makers Club, the annual fundraising arm for the athletic department, produced another record-breaking effort this year by increasing the number of members, cash donations and total revenues. The mission of Team Makers is to provide financial support, promotion and spirit for student-athletes and the athletic department.
The membership drive surpassed 1,900, an increase of more than 200 members. The expansion reflects exceptional local and regional outreach efforts by the fund drive committee and the many volunteers. Cash donations surpassed $2.1 million, an increase of more than $350,000 from the previous year.
“To realize this growth, both in membership and in total dollars raised, speaks volumes for the efforts of our many volunteers. With the state of the economy, their efforts reflect their passion and commitment to assist in the education of our student-athletes,” Pat Simmers, associate athletic director for annual giving and executive director of Team Makers, said. “We are grateful to all who made donations to support our athletic program.”
Trade for goods and services totaled more than $200,000, in addition to more than $200,000 in other revenues, with the total impact for Bison Athletics in 2008 surpassing $2.5 million.
The Team Makers Club is a separate 501C3 foundation.
For more information contact, Simmers at 1-9555.
Jan. 23, 2009