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I was shocked to see how low the numbers were as far as total boosters signed up in dade, Broward, and palm beach. We literally have tens and tens of boosters that are members and contribute more than the minimum in Broward.
We have tens of Thousands of Graduates in those Three counties but less than 4000 donate to athletics as Boosters
We had a huge year last year. I cant find anything from schools in 16-17 but our numbers in 16-17 would have been top 5 in 15-16. We had some good pledges last year.
That was to an academic program not athletics. Athletics largest over time have been DeVoe Moore and Al Dunlap.
A national study said Our Alumni give back At a higher Rate. We’re completing the largest campaign in school history $1 billion and more
Than p25 percent of that will be to athletisp.
We’ve had dozens of million dollar pledges and a handful of $5 million gifts which were thrilled to receive. We’ve have two donors Who have pledged $15 mill or more.
Where you see andiscrepency is in our annual fund numbers where we generate about $17 mill from 14000 or 15000 members which is middle of pack for ACC schools and lower half of SEC. The main reason is ticket
Priority requirements. While we have increased our per sear requirement for each section of stadium we are still requiring less than most ACC or SEC schools.
Why?
We have a soft market as we seldom are sold out. Each time we raise requirements we feel push back from existing Ticket buyers
We have more than 360,000 alumni and
Friends but only 15000 contributing to athletics
I work in the college fundraising business and I can tell you that former college athletes do not give large gifts back to the university. I've worked with over 300 colleges and universities and have never seen a gift from an athlete of more than $5 million.
My experience with former athletes is they typically begin giving back just like non student-athletes. That is after they establish life after football in a sustainable career and family, which is in their 50s and 60s which our Dynasty Era players haven’t reached yet. Many of our major gift donors were once FSU student athletes in the 1950s to 1980s (ie Larry Strom, John Crowe, Barry Smith, Jimmy Gragenella, Leon Fowler and more).
While not an FSU grad, Al Dunlap’s gifts ($15 million to date) was motivated by his experience as a football player and shot putter at the academy.
What Willie is doing welcoming all players back will do nothing but help.
Give me a call.
We do see the same people making multiple gifts In their lifetime which is typical for all fundraising organizations. It speaks well for the stewardship we provided those repeat donors that they would give again.
But there are many new major donors each year than you may not be aware of. We can and will do a better job of communicating that in Unconquered magazine as we do have healthy growth.
Let me remind you we’ve raised more than $300 million in past eight years and much has come from new donors.
70k is probably optimum.
The design we’ve studied, which is compatible with Champions Club site lines, would include mid level skyboxes with more spacious rows and seats and upgraded concourses.
We have a lot to consider right now but this could be engine that funds it all.
Jerry, I want to see some renderings!
ReplyDeleteI don't care if they're merely conceptual.
I've seen them...…..What I have seen mirrors what has been said. The endzone is the frame work for the future renovations (2 tier, etc).
DeleteThese renderings in the public?
ReplyDeleteNo. I was surprised I got a chance to see. Nothing shocking. You can imagine if you just extend the 2 level Champions club all around the stadium.
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