Record Number of Donors Prompts Second-Highest Fundraising Year For CU Athletics
7/29/2024 8:40:00 AM | Ath. Development
OMAHA, Neb. – Thanks to the support and generosity of a record 6,218 donors across the country, Creighton Athletics announced today it recorded its second-best fundraising year while bringing in over $13.6 million dollars during the recently-completed 2024 fiscal year.
"We can't thank our supporters enough for their investment in Creighton Athletics," said McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom. "Their generosity helped produce another outstanding year, both in the classroom and in the competition venues. The support we receive is truly a game-changer, allowing us to provide our student-athletes with a great experience and compete for championships. As we embark on a new year, in what is a new era of college athletics, we are looking forward to continued success fueled by the contributions of our donors and the very supportive Omaha community."
The cash contributions totaling $13.6 million trailed only the $14.6 million mark done in FY 2011. It marked a 14.5% increase over FY 2023 and a 48% increase over FY 2022.
The 6,218 donors who gave a gift in FY 2024 surpassed last year's record-breaking number of 5,781.
The Champions Circle, Creighton's leadership annual giving society supporting the men's basketball program is one of the top priorities of the athletics department. Donations given to this fund go to enhance the areas of travel, personnel, student-athlete development and facility improvements. Over the past year, this fund saw a 39.5% increase in year-over-year funding and reached its all-time annual high of $1.9 million. To learn more about the Champions Circle visit http://GoCreighton.com/2024championscircle.
"For our donors to step up with these numbers while also supporting our NIL efforts speaks volumes to the passion and dedication of the Creighton fan base," Associate AD and Assistant Vice President for Athletics Development Matt Giller said. "In today's ever-changing college athletics landscape, donor support is more important than ever, and we are grateful that Bluejay nation has helped get us here."
Donors to Creighton Athletics enjoy unique stewardship opportunities in recognition of their support. To learn more about how you can invest in the life-changing experiences being provided within Creighton Athletics, please visit http://GoCreighton.com/2425guide, e-mail AthleticDevelopment@creighton.edu, or call (402) 280-GIVE.
"We can't thank our supporters enough for their investment in Creighton Athletics," said McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom. "Their generosity helped produce another outstanding year, both in the classroom and in the competition venues. The support we receive is truly a game-changer, allowing us to provide our student-athletes with a great experience and compete for championships. As we embark on a new year, in what is a new era of college athletics, we are looking forward to continued success fueled by the contributions of our donors and the very supportive Omaha community."
The cash contributions totaling $13.6 million trailed only the $14.6 million mark done in FY 2011. It marked a 14.5% increase over FY 2023 and a 48% increase over FY 2022.
The 6,218 donors who gave a gift in FY 2024 surpassed last year's record-breaking number of 5,781.
The Champions Circle, Creighton's leadership annual giving society supporting the men's basketball program is one of the top priorities of the athletics department. Donations given to this fund go to enhance the areas of travel, personnel, student-athlete development and facility improvements. Over the past year, this fund saw a 39.5% increase in year-over-year funding and reached its all-time annual high of $1.9 million. To learn more about the Champions Circle visit http://GoCreighton.com/2024championscircle.
"For our donors to step up with these numbers while also supporting our NIL efforts speaks volumes to the passion and dedication of the Creighton fan base," Associate AD and Assistant Vice President for Athletics Development Matt Giller said. "In today's ever-changing college athletics landscape, donor support is more important than ever, and we are grateful that Bluejay nation has helped get us here."
Donors to Creighton Athletics enjoy unique stewardship opportunities in recognition of their support. To learn more about how you can invest in the life-changing experiences being provided within Creighton Athletics, please visit http://GoCreighton.com/2425guide, e-mail AthleticDevelopment@creighton.edu, or call (402) 280-GIVE.
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