Shaping Champions: 2014-15 Mustang Club Donor Guide

SHAPING CHAMPIONS

THANK YOU Last year, Mustang Club donors supported our 424 student-athletes by contributing a record $3.3 million to SMU Athletics. I offer my gratitude because every time you donate or buy a ticket, you contribute to the academic and athletic success of our student-athletes.

SMU’s message of “World Changers Shaped Here” has been adopted by the Department of Athletics, and by you, the donor. With your gift, the Mustang Club provides the resources to help our student-athletes reach their academic and athletic potential. Thanks to your generosity we are Shaping Champions.

We invite you to join us in our quest to establish SMU as the premier program in the American Athletic Conference. Please make a donation to the Mustang Club to show your support of our student-athletes in the classroom, in competition and in life.

Go Mustangs!

Rick Hart Director of Athletics

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MUSTANG CLUB At SMU, the education of our student-athletes is at the core of our mission. Your gift to the Mustang Club enables SMU Athletics to provide our student-athletes with the resources needed to succeed at a world-class university, and bring honor and recognition to SMU. Established in 1935, the Mustang Club provides the opportunity for the most loyal fans of SMU Athletics to show their commitment and invest in our student-athletes.

It begins with you. Every gift made to the Mustang Club helps to transform the lives of our student-athletes by creating pathways to success in the classroom and on the field.

Your Investment A scholarship at SMU provides much more than tuition and room and board. Your gift to the Mustang Club supports every aspect of the student-athlete experience, including: EDUCATION – Talented young men and women gain access to an SMU education.

SUPPORT SERVICES – Strategic resources enhance student-athletes’ pursuit of academic excellence.

ROOM AND BOARD – Student-athletes benefit from living on campus and in Residential Commons.

TRAVEL – Student-athletes experience parts of the country they might not otherwise visit.

PERSONNEL – Coaches and trainers instill values that complement student-athletes’ formal education.

LIFE SKILLS – Student-athletes receive career planning assistance and learn how to create résumés, manage money and prepare for interviews.

EQUIPMENT – We provide the best equipment available in all levels of sport to ensure our student-athletes’ safety and minimize their risk of injury.

HEALTH INSURANCE – Our student-athletes receive exceptional health care.

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Factoring in scholarship costs, equipment, personnel, academic support, medical costs, team travel and all other expenses, SMU invested $116,344.34 in each of its 424 studentathletes in 2013–14.

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The investment in our student-athletes

Senior B.S. in Applied Physiology and Sport Management Master’s in Liberal Studies candidate

“My experience at SMU has enriched my life. It has provided me with the tools to earn a firstclass education while I continue to develop

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my skills on the football field. I am a stronger person because of my SMU education and the impact it has made on my life.”

Shaping Results Many academic, athletic and community milestones were achieved during 2013–14. These results show the true impact of your gift.

2013–14 Academic Success More than 230 student-athletes received Honors Recognition 70 student-athletes earned degrees and graduated

American Athletic Conference FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

Cross Country Indoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field Men’s Golf Nine teams finished in the top three in the conference standings

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2,340 SERVICE HOURS invested by SMU student-athletes in the D-FW community

Junior Accounting and Biological Sciences Double Major

“SMU and the Mustang Club have given me the opportunity to live my dream of being a college athlete. I am confident in my pursuit of a career in medicine because I know I will always have my Mustang family to support and encourage me! I can’t thank you enough for making my experience here at SMU possible.”

Shaping champions with increased support The Mustang Club has had exceptional growth in the last five years, highlighted by a record $3.3 million raised in 2013–14. It is critical that we continue to increase revenue through donor support to keep pace with the rising costs of operating a successful Division I athletics department. Your investment is vitally important as we continue to shape champions and position SMU Athletics as the premier program in the American Athletic Conference.

Resourcing a broad-based Division I athletics department Fundraising 40%

Personnel Costs 57%

A history of increasing support Mustang Club Growth

Annual Giving Growth

$10,000,000 $9,000,000

REVENUE

$8,000,000

EXPENSES

$7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000

Other Expenses 16% Ticket Sales 17% Other Sources 23% NCAA Distributions 5% Conference Distribution 15%

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Marketing 2% Academic Support 2% Recruiting 2%

$3,000,000 $2,000,000

Game Guarantees 3% Debt Service 4% Equipment and Apparel 3% Team Travel 11% *Does not include scholarship costs

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ET INVOLVED G Donor support is one of the major sources of revenue as we keep pace with the rising expenses of operating a successful Division I athletics department. Your involvement in the Mustang Club is critical to the success of SMU Athletics.

GIVE TODAY Your gifts and continuing participation in the Mustang Club will not only help us establish SMU as the premier program in the American Athletic Conference, but also provide the foundation for every student-athlete’s success.

SHAPE CHAMPIONS Invest in the Mustang Club today to transform the lives of our student-athletes and help them reach their greatest academic and athletic potential.

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Please join the Mustang Club to help us maintain our competitive edge and ensure that we have the resources to support the core of our mission – the maintain competitive edge education our of our student-athletes – and propel SMU to the upper echelon of college athletics.

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JOIN US in shaping champions

Sophomore English Major

“Attending SMU has molded me into a person who is better prepared to succeed in the real world and as an athlete. I’m grateful for the opportunities that SMU is providing me.”

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Benefits associated with your investment Recognizing your support of SMU Athletics

Earn Priority Points for donations, season ticket purchases, longevity of support and attendance at athletic events.

Our Priority Points System is used to award and allocate • Tickets for high-demand events such as championships, bowls and away games • Luxury suites • Premium seating • Parking • Hospitality accommodations 4 ways your Priority Points add up • Mustang Club annual giving • SMU Athletics giving • Season ticket purchases • Game attendance To learn more, visit smumustangclub.com.

Experience Texas’ largest tailgate party At SMU, we don’t tailgate, we Boulevard! On Mustang football game days, Bishop Boulevard, running through the heart of the Hilltop, transforms into Texas’ largest tailgate party.

• Enjoy food, beverages and Mustang Club hospitality before all home football games.

• Connect with fellow alumni, season ticket holders, parents, friends, fans and other loyal members of the SMU community.

• Rent private Boulevard spaces for an exclusive game day experience. Rentals start at $200 for individual games. A Mustang Club donation of $1,000 is required for Season Boulevard purchase (based on availability).

every gift matters The cumulative amount raised by all gifts of $500 or less equaled $416,141.45, enough to cover the cost of providing health insurance for every Mustang student-athlete.

Enhancing your game day experience Football season tickets – great entertainment in the Dallas sports market

Whether you live in Dallas or out of state, you can support Mustang football through the purchase of season tickets.

• Guaranteed seating location for home action, including the biggest matchups • Entertain clients, reward employees • Spend quality time with family and friends • Ticket options for away and postseason games • Ticket options for available west priority seats for single games (subject to availability – donation levels apply) • Variety of ticket packages and group plans offer something for everyone • Take advantage of group and corporate ticket pricing – groups of 10 or more qualify for special group-rate prices

Priority seating and parking for Mustang Club donors Each area carries a minimum annual gift requirement. There are no limits on the number of seats or parking spaces that may be purchased, but donation requirements increase incrementally.

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Mustang Club Donation Level

Minimum Donation (per block of 4 tickets) Priority Sections

Top 25 Society $25,000 Thoroughbred $10,000 Stallion $5,000 Horseshoe $2,500 Peruna $1,000 Mustang $500 Pony $250 Colt $150

Stadium Club, Hall of Champions (Suite eligible) Stadium Club, Hall of Champions (Suite eligible) Stadium Club, Hall of Champions (Suite eligible) Stadium Club, Hall of Champions 104, 204 – Mustang Reserved 103, 203, 105, 205 Sideline Reserved (SR) 102, 202, 106, 206 (SR) 100, 200, 101, 201, 107, 207, 108, 208 (SR) Non-Priority Seating Center Reserved, East Sideline End Zone

Season Price - Parking Locations $315 – Meadows Parking Center $315 – Meadows Parking Center $315 – Meadows Parking Center $315 – Meadows Parking Center $210 – Church $175 – Binkley Parking Center $175 – Binkley Parking Center $175 – Binkley Parking Center

Experience Moody Magic The best seats in Dallas

Support the Mustang basketball teams in one of the premier and most intimate basketball arenas in the country.

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SOUTH LOGE

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$5,000 Floor/Loge $2,500 Club – Sideline 103–105 $2,500 Club – HOF 208 $2,500 Floor – Baseline (Second Row Only) $1,500 Club – Baseline 102/106 $1,500 Sideline – Bench 111/113 $500 Sideline 203–205/211–213 $250 Sideline – Upper 211/213 $250 Baseline 200–202/206–207 209–210/214–215 $0 Baseline – Upper 207A–209A 201–201A/214A–215 $0 Students/Media/Visitors

New era, new seating Exclusive Moody Coliseum seating opportunity for season ticket holders Due to increased demand for tickets and access to premium seating, Moody Coliseum will be reseated during the summer of 2015. This will give fans the opportunity to select their seat location based on their longevity as a season ticket holder, donor level and priority point ranking.

Additional reseating information will be communicated to current men’s basketball season ticket holders in December 2014. The athletics department has created a website dedicated to keeping fans and ticket holders informed throughout the process. Stay connected by visiting moodyseating.com for updates and announcements from SMU Athletics.

ACT NOW Increase your gift to the Mustang Club to improve your Moody Coliseum seating and enhance your overall game day experience.

VALUE-ADDED benefits of Giving In appreciation of your investment in the Mustang Club

Every gift to the Mustang Club at the Red and Blue Level or above will receive benefits. Your donations will be included in the Priority Points calculation, and you will receive recognition for your gifts on the Mustang Club website. As a Mustang Club member, you also will receive exclusive invitations to special events throughout the year. Additional benefits are determined by giving level on the following page.

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2015–16 DONOR BENEFITS Student-Athlete Support RECOGNITION AND COMMUNICATION Recognition on Mustang Club website Game program recognition Stadium Club recognition display TICKETS AND PARKING Priority Points for annual donations Opportunity to purchase FB/MBB Priority seating Opportunity to purchase Priority parking Opportunity to purchase Ford Stadium Club tickets Opportunity to lease Ford Stadium or Moody Coliseum Suites HOSPITALITY Athletic Events Pregame Hospitality

Scholarship $60,000+

Top 25 Society Thoroughbred $25,000–$59,999 $10,000–$24,999

Stallion $5,000–$9,999

Horseshoe $2,500–$4,999

Peruna $1,000–$2,499

Mustang $500–$999

Pony $250–$499

Colt $150–$249

Red and Blue $75–$149

Shaping champions with committed leadership Mustang Club Board of Directors

The Mustang Club is led by a Board of Directors committed to promoting SMU Athletics and the Mustang Club throughout the community.

The Board of Directors represents all Mustang Club donors who made gifts last year to support 424 student-athletes in the classroom and in competition.

To learn more about the Mustang Club Board of Directors and how you can help make an impact on SMU Athletics, please call the Mustang Club at 214-768-2582.

2014–15 Board Officers

Board Members

R. Terry Boyer ’88 President

Craig Adams ’88

Allen Shank ’02 First Vice President/President-Elect

Searcy Ferguson ’00

Jeri Jessee ’83 Vice President/Awareness Patrick McEvoy ’03 Vice President/Communication

Steve Curts ’82 Shawn Fullam ’96 Mitch Glieber ’89 Paul Grindstaff Jim Johnston ’70 Brian Maguire ’01 Kyle Miller ’01

Pete Chilian ’97 Vice President/Fundraising

Katelyn Olles ’08

Blake Cecil ’93 Immediate Past President

Tom Sabin ’79

Chris Rentzel ’72 Scott Sealy ’95 Mike Talley ’87

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MATCHING GIFTS: Company matching gifts are an important part of Mustang Club donations. If your company has a matching gift program, please return a completed form with your pledge payment. If you are not sure that your company matches charitable contributions, please list your employer below, and the Mustang Club will contact the company directly. Please note: Matching gifts cannot be used to satisfy a personal pledge.

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IRS guidelines, Section 170(l), indicate that donations entitling the donor to priority seating consideration are deductible at 80 percent.

In addition, the IRS has ruled that this 80 percent portion of your gift is tax deductible only to the extent that it exceeds the value of the benefits you receive. Call 214-768-2582 to request this information.

Please consult your tax adviser.

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2015–16 SEASON MUSTANG CLUB PLEDGE CARD Please print and fill out completely.

(Mr.)(Mrs.)(Ms.)________________________________________________ Preferred class year ______ Letter winner Y N Sport ______________ Spouse _____________________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________________ Title ________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________________ State ___________________________________ ZIP ________________ Email _______________________________________________________ Phone (H) ___________________________________________________ Phone (C) ___________________________________________________ Phone (W) ___________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________ Date___/____ /____ Fund Drive Volunteer _________________________________________

DONOR LEVELS

Scholarship

$60,000+

Top 25 Society

$25,000–$59,999

Thoroughbred

$10,000–$24,999

Stallion

$5,000–$9,999

Horseshoe

$2,500–$4,999

Peruna

$1,000–$2,499

Mustang

$500–$999

Pony

$250–$499

Colt

$150–$249

$75–$149

Red and Blue

DONATION __________________________________________ MATCHING GIFT _____________________________________ TOTAL RECOGNITION ________________________________ PDPGNCATHAL21XLP