Membership Guide

RED WOLVES FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

LETTER FROM JEFF PURINTON

DEAR RED WOLVES SUPPORTERS,

It is a privilege to serve Arkansas State University and work alongside you, our supporters, to provide an exceptional student-athlete experience. Thank you for supporting Arkansas State Athletics, and we appreciate your investment or newfound interest in the Red Wolves Foundation!

As we look at our journey ahead at Arkansas State, a quote that resonates comes from Rudyard Kipling’s, “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.” For Arkansas State Athletics, these words have never been more true. As Red Wolves, EVERY member of our Pack is critical to our success, and that includes you.

Together as one Pack, we will propel our department to unprecedented heights. We will continue to provide and improve upon the environments that allow our coaches and student-athletes to compete and succeed, both academically and athletically, at the highest level. We will create both capital and internal infrastructure that will advance our department for many years to come.

While many great accomplishments have been achieved over the years, we know the best is yet to come as we progress with strength and unity. Please consider renewing your commitment(s) to the Red Wolves Foundation or making a first-time contribution. Your gift is paramount to our current goals and future prosperity.

Thank you again for your pride and commitment to Arkansas State University and our student-athletes. Wolves Up!

JEFF PURINTON Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics

RWF MISSION

THE MISSION OF THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES AT ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, FACILITIES, AND OTHER OPERATIONAL NEEDS. WE PROVIDE OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO ENSURE THEY REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION FACILITATES COMMUNICATION AND SERVICE TO ALL OF ITS MEMBERS TO KEEP THEM INFORMED, WHILE STEWARDING THEM TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR THEIR UNWAVERING SUPPORT.

5 SBC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS & 9 BOWL APPEARANCES

SINCE 2011

2020-21 WOMEN’S BOWLING

NCAA TOURNAMENT RUNNER-UP

34 SUN BELT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

OVER THE LAST DECADE

3-TIME VIC BUBAS CUP CHAMPIONS

SCHOOL RECORD

994 ACADEMIC SUCCESS RATE

IN 2021

3 CAPITAL ONE CUP “TOP 50” AWARDS

2019-20 MOST RECENT IN THE LAST 10 YEARS

82% OR HIGHER GRADUATION

SUCCESS RATE

SINCE 2017

RANKED TOP 3 IN THE SBC IN THE LEARFIELD DIRECTORS CUP STANDINGS

SEVEN OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS

LAYING

THE FOUNDATION

FOR SUCCESS AT ARKANSAS STATE

OUR PEERS BY THE NUMBERS

DID YOU KNOW?

AS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, ATHLETICS DEPARTMENTS CAN ONLY BE ALLOCATED UP TO 2.0% OF THEIR INSTITUTION’S OVERALL EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL BUDGET. THIS LAW ONLY APPLIES TO SCHOOLS IN ARKANSAS AND, THEREFORE, IS NOT APPLICABLE TO OTHER SCHOOLS IN THE SUN BELT CONFERENCE. THIS MEANS THAT ARKANSAS STATE ATHLETICS AND THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION RELIES MORE HEAVILY ON PRIVATE SUPPORT FROM OUR DONORS TO ENSURE WE STAY COMPETITIVE IN OUR CONFERENCE AND ACROSS THE LANDSCAPE OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.

SCHOLARSHIP CAPITAL PROJECTS & FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS RECRUITING

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING NUTRITION

AREAS OF SUPPORT

ANNUAL GIVING BENEFITS CHART

PRIORITY POINTS

DONORS ARE FIRST RANKED WITHIN EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS. PRIORITY POINTS ARE USED AS THE SECOND-TIER TO THE DONOR RANKING SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM HELPS IN THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS SUCH AS: PARKING, AWAY GAMES, BOWL GAMES, AND POSTSEASON.

1 POINT FOR EVERY $100 SPENT TOWARDS SEASON TICKET CONTRIBUTIONS.

2

2 POINTS FOR EVERY $100 SPENT TOWARDS DONATIONS TO THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION.

PRIORITY POINTS EXPLAINED

HOWL AND SCARLET HAVE TWO (2) FOOTBALL SEATS IN SECTION SS WITH A $100 PER TICKET COST ($200 TOTAL).

$200 TICKET COST

2 PRIORITY POINTS

2 PRIORITY POINTS

MR. AGGIE HAS TWO (2) FOOTBALL SEATS IN SECTION F WITH A $220 PER TICKET COST ($440 TOTAL) AND A $125 PER SEAT DONATION ($250 TOTAL). THIS DONOR IS PASSIONATE ABOUT THE STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE AND ALSO GIVES AN ADDITIONAL GIFT OF $250 TO REACH THE VICTORY GIVING LEVEL STATUS (MINIMUM $500/ANNUALLY).

THE PACK FAMILY HAS FOUR (4) FOOTBALL INDOOR CLUB SEATS WITH A $2,000 PER SEAT DONATION ($8,000 TOTAL) AND FOUR (4) MEN’S BASKETBALL SEATS IN SECTION S WITH A $170 PER TICKET COST ($680 TOTAL) AND A $200 PER SEAT DONATION ($800 TOTAL).

AREAS OF GIVING

THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION BREAKS DOWN ITS AREAS OF GIVING BY ANNUAL GIVING, MAJOR GIVING AND BOOSTER CLUBS. MONETARY GIFTS ARE VITAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT AND SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND ATHLETICS PROGRAMS AT ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.

ANNUAL GIVING

ANNUAL GIVING IS DEFINED BY YEARLY GIFTS MADE TO THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION. EXAMPLES INCLUDE PER SEAT DONATIONS (FOOTBALL, MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, BASEBALL) AND GIFTS TO THE RWF ANNUAL FUND. ALL ANNUAL GIVING RELATED DONATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE ASSOCIATED DEADLINES.

MAJOR GIVING

MAJOR GIVING IS DEFINED AS A MINIMUM DONATION OF $25,000 (PAYABLE OVER FIVE YEARS). THESE DONATIONS ARE ABOVE AND BEYOND PRIORITY TICKET-RELATED CONTRIBUTIONS AND CAN BE APPLIED TOWARDS FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS, CAPITAL PROJECTS, SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS, AND UNRESTRICTED GIVING. PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS THAT SUPPORT THESE INITIATIVES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A TAX DEDUCTION.

BOOSTER CLUBS

GIVING TO BOOSTER CLUBS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS THAT ARE RESTRICTED TO A PARTICULAR SPORT AT ARKANSAS STATE. THIS METHOD OF IMPACT ASSURES THAT YOUR GIFT IS USED DIRECTLY TO FUND THE SPORT OF YOUR CHOOSING AND COVER IDENTIFIED NEEDS TO THE PROGRAM.

ANNUAL FUND

THE ANNUAL FUND IS THE LIFEBLOOD OF OUR SPORT PROGRAMS AND DEPARTMENT-WIDE INITIATIVES. RED WOLVES FOUNDATION MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS BASED ON THEIR ANNUAL GIVING WITHIN THE ACADEMIC/ATHLETIC YEAR. THIS FUND IS USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES OUTSIDE OF FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIP NEEDS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ACADEMIC SERVICES, RECRUITING, SPORTS MEDICINE, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, NUTRITION AND TRAVEL.

YOUR GIFT MAKES IT POSSIBLE

FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETING

FOOTBALL PREMIUM SEATING

JOHNNY ALLISON TOWER IS HOME TO THE WOODARD MCALISTER FAMILY CLUB WHICH OFFERS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CLUB SEATING AS WELL AS PERSONALIZED LOGE BOXES. PRIVATE STADIUM SUITES ARE LOCATED ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS OF THE TOWER. PLEASE CONTACT THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION FOR SUITE AVAILABILITY.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

• RESERVED PARKING

• EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM ENTRANCES AND ELEVATOR ACCESS

• INDOOR ACCESS WITH PRIVATE RESTROOMS, TVS, AND MODERN FURNISHINGS

• ALL-INCLUSIVE FOOD AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

• OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

THE NORTH END ZONE WOLVES DEN ALLOWS FANS TO ENJOY A UNIQUE OUTDOOR PREMIUM SEATING EXPERIENCE WHILE WATCHING THE GAME FROM A QUARTERBACK’S VANTAGE POINT. THE WOLVES DEN PROVIDES LOGE BOXES WITH OPTIONS RANGING FROM 2 TO 6 SEATS. THE TERRACES LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST CORNERS ACCOMMODATE UP TO 30 GUESTS.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

• RESERVED PARKING

• PREGAME HOSPITALITY TAILGATE

• EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM ENTRANCES

• ACCESS TO PRIVATE RESTROOMS

• ALL-INCLUSIVE FOOD AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

• OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AS WELL AS IN-SEAT COCKTAIL SERVICE

• OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE RED WOLVES FOOTBALL TUNNEL PREGAME, HALFTIME, AND POSTGAME AT ALLISON FIELD

FOOTBALL PARKING

FOOTBALL PARKING ALLOCATIONS

HOW WE ALLOCATE PARKING

FOOTBALL PARKING WILL BE ALLOCATED BY PRIORITY POINTS WITHIN ANNUAL GIVING

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS TO DETERMINE PARKING LOCATION(S) AND THE NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE

PASSES FOR EACH ACCOUNT. FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET HOLDERS STARTING AT THE SCARLET & BLACK

MEMBERSHIP LEVEL ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PARKING ON GAMEDAYS. PLATINUM LOT AND WHITE LOT PREMIUM

PARKING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR ACCOUNTS STARTING AT THE CHAMPION MEMBERSHIP LEVEL. FOOTBALL SUITE HOLDERS HAVE ADDITIONAL PARKING BENEFITS AS OUTLINED IN THEIR LEASE AGREEMENTS.

PLATINUM WOLF ($50,000) 6 PREMIUM & 2 GAME DAY

1 PARKING PASS PER 2 TICKETS IS ALLOCATED UP TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE NUMBER DISPLAYED IN THE CHART.

GOLD WOLF ($30,000) 4 PREMIUM & 2 GAME DAY

SILVER WOLF ($15,000) 3 PREMIUM & 3 GAME DAY

BRONZE WOLF ($10,000) 2 PREMIUM & 3 GAME DAY

OLYMPIAN ($5,000) 2 PREMIUM & 2 GAME DAY

ALL-AMERICAN ($2,500) 1 PREMIUM & 2 GAME DAY

CHAMPION ($1,250) 1 PREMIUM & 1 GAME DAY

VICTORY ($500) 2 GAME DAY

SCARLET & BLACK ($250) 1 GAME DAY

*SEASON PARKING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE RWF STARTING AT THE SCARLET & BLACK MEMBERSHIP LEVEL

BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETING & PARKING

ALL MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET HOLDERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PARKING (LOTS C-H) AT FIRST NATIONAL BANK ARENA. SEASON TICKET HOLDERS HAVE THE ABILITY TO REQUEST THEIR DESIRED LOT(S). THE RWF OFFICE WILL ALLOCATE PARKING PASSES BASED ON AN ACCOUNT’S PRIORITY POINTS WITHIN THEIR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVEL. ONE BASKETBALL PARKING PASS WILL BE AWARDED FOR EVERY TWO SEASON TICKETS, BASED ON AVAILABILITY. PREMIUM SEAT HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE PARKING IN THE B LOT, BUT ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO PARK IN LOTS C-H.

BASKETBALL PREMIUM SEATING

EXPERIENCE PREMIUM SEATING IN FIRST NATIONAL BANK ARENA FROM EITHER OUR SUMMIT SUITES OR COURTSIDE SEATING.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

• B LOT PASS (WHICH GRANTS ACCESS TO LOTS C-H)

• EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM ENTRANCE

• ACCESS TO COURTSIDE CLUB HOSPITALITY ROOM

• GAME DAY PROGRAMS & SPECIAL TOUCHPOINTS

• PRIVATE RESTROOMS (SUMMIT SUITES ONLY)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETING

HOW ARE MY BENEFITS DETERMINED BASED ON MY CONTRIBUTIONS?

EACH GIVING ALLOCATION COMES WITH ITS OWN SET OF BENEFITS SPECIFIC TO THAT AREA OF GIVING. DONATIONS TO THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION ARE SEPARATED INTO THREE AREAS:

1. ANNUAL GIVING

2. MAJOR GIVING

3. BOOSTER CLUBS FOR EXAMPLE, GIVING TO A SPORT-SPECIFIC BOOSTER CLUB COMES WITH A BENEFITS STRUCTURE SEPARATE FROM THE ANNUAL GIVING BENEFITS.

WHY SUPPORT THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION?

SUPPORT FOR THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION MEANS SUPPORT FOR OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES, OUR ATHLETICS PROGRAMS, OUR COACHES, AND THE ADMINISTRATION. THE A-STATE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT RELIES ON PRIVATE SUPPORT FROM OUR DONORS TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE THE RESOURCES TO BE COMPETITIVE IN THE SUN BELT CONFERENCE AND ON A NATIONAL LEVEL.

IS MY DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

UNDER THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017, THE RWF IS NO LONGER ABLE TO PROVIDE A TAX-DEDUCTION RELATED TO SEATING DONATIONS TIED TO SEASON TICKETS. EVERY DONOR THAT MAKES A DONATION TO THE RWF, REGARDLESS OF THE AREA OF GIVING, WILL RECEIVE A GIFT RECEIPT.

WE ENCOURAGE THAT ALL QUESTIONS SURROUNDING THE TAX DEDUCTIBILITY OF YOUR GIFT SUPPORTING A-STATE ATHLETICS SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH YOUR TAX PROFESSIONAL.

CAN I JOIN THE RWF IF I DON’T HAVE SEASON TICKETS?

YES, YOU CAN!!!

AS A MEMBER OF THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION, YOU JOIN OTHER A-STATE SUPPORTERS WHO COLLECTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO SUPPORT STUDENT-ATHLETES. YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS AT ANY LEVEL PROVIDES RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR A WORLD-CLASS STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE.

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF UNIQUE SPORT-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES AND SPECIAL EVENT INVITATIONS AS HIGHLIGHTED ON THE ANNUAL GIVING MEMBERSHIP CHART?

EXAMPLES OF SPORT-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, INSIDER-INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SPORT PROGRAMS PRIOR TO PUBLIC RELEASE AND INTIMATE FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTIONS WITH OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND COACHING STAFFS. THE SPECIAL EVENT INVITATION IS MEANT TO PROVIDE A ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENT FOR THE TOP LEVELS OF GIVING WITH UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP AS WELL AS OUR SPORT PROGRAMS.

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE RWF DEADLINE DATES?

THE RWF DETERMINES THE DEADLINE DATES FOR DONATION AND TICKET MONIES BASED ON THE GIVING YEAR OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, AS WELL AS THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 1 THROUGH JUNE 30. THIS BETTER HELPS OUR ORGANIZATION ALIGN WITH THE A-STATE CAMPUS AND THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT IN COORDINATING BUDGETS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.

WAYS TO GIVE

CASH/CHECK:

CASH OR CHECKS ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTABLE. PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE RED WOLVES FOUNDATION.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

GIFTS OF STOCK/SECURITIES

MATCHING GIFTS

DEBIT & CREDIT CARDS:

WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS. PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE VIA A ONE-TIME INSTALLMENT OR ON A MONTHLY/QUARTERLY BASIS.

IRA DISTRIBUTIONS

PLANNED GIVING/ESTATE GIFTS

RESOURCE DISBURSEMENTS

BANK DRAFT AUTHORIZATION:

For your convenience, we offer a monthly bank draft option, which automatically withdraws from your specific bank account on the 15th of each month.

GIFT-IN-KIND/TRADE

JAN

• RENEWALS AVAILABLE

FEB

• BASEBALL SEASON

TICKETS & SEATING

DONATIONS DEADLINE (FEB. 1)

MAR

• FOOTBALL

SEASON TICKET

EARLY RENEWAL

DEADLINE (MIDMARCH/UPON FB SCHEDULE RELEASE)

MAY

• BASEBALL SEASON

TICKETS DISTRIBUTED

JULY

• BEGINNING OF THE NEW FISCAL YEAR (JULY 1)

• FOOTBALL AWAY GAME REQUESTS AVAILABLE

AUG

• MEN’S/WOMEN’S BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL SEASON TICKET RENEWAL DEADLINE (AUG. 1)

• FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS DISTRIBUTED

OCT

• FOOTBALL SEASON

TICKET RENEWAL

DEADLINE (MAY 1)

• BASKETBALL SEASON

TICKETS AND PARKING DISTRIBUTED

JUNE

• ANNUAL FUND

/SEATING DONATIONS

DEADLINE (JUNE 30)

DEC

• END OF YEAR GIVING DEADLINE (DEC. 31)

rwf TEAM

BRANDON

DEPUTY AD, DEVELOPMENT & REVENUE GENERATION

BCUNNINGHAM@ASTATE.EDU

(870) 972-3005

ASSOCIATE AD, DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION

MSTEIN@ASTATE.EDU

(870) 972-3854

COLE

ASSISTANT AD, ANNUAL FUND & DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS

CCHISHOLM@ASTATE.EDU

(870) 680-4353

GWINCHESTER@ASTATE.EDU

(870) 972-2993

MGARRETT@ASTATE.EDU

(870) 972-3448

ZPATTERSON@ASTATE.EDU

(870) 972-3895

JDEBERRY@ASTATE.EDU

(870) 972-2978

MIYA GARRETT DIRECTOR, DONOR ENGAGEMENT

ZACHARY PATTERSON DIRECTOR, ANNUAL FUND & PREMIUM SEATING

JAMES DEBERRY COORDINATOR, DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS

GINA WINCHESTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RWF ADMINISTRATION

CUNNINGHAM

MADISON MASON

CHISHOLM