Eagle Athletic Fund - Donor Guide 2023-24

DONOR GUIDE

March 2023

Football Season Ticket

Renewals Begin

AUGUST 2023

Football Season Tickets & EAF Benefits Distributed

NOVEMBER 2023

EAF Priority Points Locked for Football Postseason Tickets

MARCH 2024

Football Season Ticket Renewal Deadline

JULY 2023

EAF Benefit Year Begins

OCTOBER 2023

Men’s Basketball Season Tickets Distributed

ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM 2021-2023

ACADEMICS:

Fall 2022-46th consecutive quarter over 3.0 GPA (55 SA’s over 4.0, 139 on Dean’s List).

Big Sky Academic Awards

Fall ‘21, 72 SA’s | Winter ’21-‘22, 58 SA’s | Spring ‘22, 70 SA’s.

Women’s Tennis, Soccer and Men’s Cross Country had perfect APR scores (1,000) for 2021-22 academic year.

FOOTBALL:

2021-22 Eric Barriere Walter Payton Award, Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year.

SOCCER:

Maddie Morgan earned 2022 Big Sky Co-Offensive MVP and Co-Golden Boot Award.

2022 two players earned All-Big Sky First Team - Maddie Morgan, Madison Kem.

VOLLEYBALL:

Third-straight trip to the Big Sky Tournament.

Sage Brustad and Alyssa Radke were named to the 2022 All-Big Sky second team.

MEN’S BASKETBALL:

(First ever Big Sky team to reach 16-0) (Longest winning streak in program history (18).)

Steele Venters earned 2022 All-Big Sky second team honors.

Linton Acliese III named to the second team.

Ethan Price was named Big Sky freshman of the year ‘21-‘22 season.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:

‘21-‘22 season: Jaydia Martin was named Big Sky freshman of the year.

WOMEN’S GOLF:

Six 2021-22 WGCA All-American Scholars.

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS:

Scout Mathews 2022 All-Big Sky Second Team.

Five ITA Scholar Athletes.

CROSS COUNTRY:

Highest Finish at 2022 Big Sky Championships (6th) since 2016 (men’s and women’s).

TRACK & FIELD:

‘21-‘22 Maggie Nelson and Joe Gauthier earn Big Sky Conference Scholar-Athlete Award.

10 All-Conference performers at 2022 Big Sky Outdoor Championships.

2022 Indoor Big Sky Championships All Conference.

FEBRUARY 2024

EAF Priority Points Locked for Men’s Basketball Post Season Tickets

EFTON CHISM III WIDE RECEIVER “ A SCHOLARSHIP, TO ME, MEANS EVERYTHING. IT WAS A GOAL OF MINE TO NOT HAVE MY PARENTS PAY FOR COLLEGE AND THIS OPPORTUNITY IS LIFE CHANGING. I’M VERY BLESSED AND THANKFUL.”

ETHAN PRICE

MEN’S BASKETBALL

“ MY SCHOLARSHIP IS SUPER IMPORTANT TO ME. A LOT OF PEOPLE WOULD LOVE TO BE IN SITUATION, SO I NEVER TAKE THAT FOR GRANTED.

EAGLE NATION UNITE! JOIN EAGLE ATHLETIC FUND

INVESTING TO IMPACT THE EAGLE EXPERIENCE AND FUTURE OF OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES

The Eagle Athletic Fund (EAF) is the fundraising arm of EWU Athletics that provides scholarships and financial resources for hundreds of student-athletes to compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics and to achieve educational excellence. The EAF was established to encourage philanthropic giving to Eagle Athletics to secure the resources to be competitive today, the resources to build for the future and the resources to continue the legacy and traditions of EWU.

Our mission here at the EAF is to “Advance the Standard” of Eagle Athletics. We aim to provide a world class student-athlete experience through the pursuit of educational and athletic excellence. With the support of our donors, we can provide life-changing opportunities, develop champions and scholars and cultivate the next generation of leaders. The EAF can “Advance the Standard” of Eagle Athletics by providing the resources necessary for our studentathletes to reach their full potential in the classroom, in competition and in their community. Eagle Nation! Please join the call to action and invest in our student-athletes by buying season tickets, donating to the EAF and choosing a special project to support our teams. Please give generously each year to provide scholarships and support for Eastern’s 350 student-athletes. With your annual investments in the EAF, we can provide our student-athletes with the resources needed to be successful.

AVERAGE FINANCIAL INVESTMENT OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE $40,460

ARRIBAS

RILEY

WOMEN’S SOCCER

“ MY SCHOLARSHIP SERVES AS A REMINDER OF ALL THE HARD WORK I HAVE PUT INTO MY SPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. HAVING ACCOMPLISHED THIS, I USE IT AS CONTINUOUS MOTIVATION TO WORK TOWARD MY FUTURE GOALS IN ATHLETICS, AS WELL AS MY ACADEMICS.”

WAYS TO GIVE

The Eagle Athletic Fund is the fundraising arm of the Eastern Washington University Athletics Department. The EAF is the all-encompassing umbrella of athletics giving, donor and former student-athlete relations. All gifts made to sport excellence funds, capital projects, scholarships, unrestricted funds and to the EKG Society fall under the umbrella and mission of the Eagle Athletic Fund - which is to provide the resources necessary for the success of our student-athletes. Every gift to every athletic fund makes you an Eagle Athletic Fund member! However, to qualify for annual benefits, such as tickets and parking, gifts must be made through seat contributions or the Eagle Athletic Greatness (EAG) Fund. Below are some of the ways you can invest in our student-athletes.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Scan the QR code for ways to give.

EAGLE ATHLETIC FUND

SAGE BRUSTAD VOLLEYBALL

MAJOR: CRIMINAL JUSTICE

EAGLE ATHLETIC GREATNESS (EAG) FUND

Unrestricted gifts used at the discretion of the Athletic Director for special projects or immediate needs of student-athletes

EAGLE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Gifts made to support scholarships either annually or endowed for studentathletes

SEAT CONTRIBUTIONS

Unrestricted gifts made to EAF in association with season ticket purchases

CAPITAL PROJECTS EKG SOCIETY E CLUB

Gifts made to support the building of new athletic facilities or renovating

Major gifts of $25,000 or more, made on a five-year pledge to the Athletics Department

SPORT

EXCELLENCE FUNDS

Restricted gifts made to support a specific sport to supplement the program’s budget

Former studentathlete association

“ I AM BEYOND THANKFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES

I’VE BEEN GIVEN HERE AT EASTERN. I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL TO PLAY AT SUCH A HIGH LEVEL WHILE RECEIVING AN EDUCATION.”

TAILGATE PRICING

GAME DAY PARKING

MINIMUM PER STALL DONATIONS

P12 SOUTH - BRONZE EAGLE & UP

P12 NORTH - BRONZE EAGLE & UP/SINGLE GAME TAILGATE

P9 - BRONZE EAGLE & UP

P16 - EAF SINGLE CAR PASS**

P16 NORTH - STUDENT TAILGATE

P12 EAST - EAF SINGLE CAR PASS**

EAF VIP - GOLDEN EAGLE AND UP**

MEDIA PARKING

P18 - RED BARN/EWU POLICE STATION, SOUTH OF THE STADIUM, IS AVAILABLE FOR GENERAL GAME DAY PARKING

*Available for purchase to Red Wave members and up. (See benefits chart for eligible quantities)

**One (1) complimentary pass per eligible membership

SEASON TICKET PRICES

PREMIUM CHAIRBACKS

SECTIONS C, D

SECTIONS B, E SECTIONS A, F SECTION P, O, N EWU STUDENT

SECTION Q

VISITING TEAM PLAYER PASS SECTION M EWU MARCHING BAND

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RESTROOMS CONCESSIONS

EWU STUDENT SECTION

JACINTA BUCKLEY

WOMEN’S

“ MY SCHOLARSHIP HAS HELPED ME MAKE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS ALL WHILE PLAYING THE SPORT I LOVE. IT’S HELPING ME PAVE A WAY FOR MY FUTURE.

EAF BENEFITS CHART

*Must have season tickets for respective sport to receive benefit ^ Qualifies you to purchase number of passes corresponding to membership level

EAF PRIORITY POINTs PROGRAM

NEW FOR 2023!

Introducing the new Eagle Priority Points program. Created to better reward all donors regardless of what program or specific initiative they support, Eagle Priority Points calculates each fan’s affinity, loyalty and financial support of EWU Athletics via numerous categories and metrics. Each Eagle Priority Points category has an associated point value and is based on a fan’s history and activity. Every EWU fan’s point total will be compared and ranked to all active accounts. The Eagle Priority Points program will be used for distributing and allocating new/additional season tickets, seat improvements/upgrades, assigning parking and determining priority/access for postseason tickets and special events.

Each consecutive year of season tickets being purchased (account being active) is rewarded 10 points. NOTE: If an account ceases to be active all accumulated points in this category are forfeited.

CONSECUTIVE

FUND

Individuals who contribute to the Eagle Athletic Fund, year in and year out, receive 10 points for each consecutive year of giving. (Minimum $100 donation per year starting in 2010.) NOTE: Should an individual cease their giving, all accumulated points in this category are forfeited.

Each season ticket purchased in the sports of football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball since 2010 shall be awarded 2 points.

Recognizing their contributions to the EWU family, EWU student-athletes embody the ideals of excellence in both athletics and academics and automatically receive a one-time award of 20 points, for up to two individuals per account. (5 additional points for Joining the E-Club)

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EAGLE ATHLETIC FUND, CAPITAL/FACILITY PROJECTS*, ENDOWMENTS OR CURRENT YEAR E-CLUB MEMBERSHIP 5 POINTS PER $100 CURRENT

Give to a respective sport program: Receive 1 point for every $100 donated.

Eagle Priority Points rewards individuals for their past contributions and the opportunities they afforded previous student-athletes: Receive 2 points per $100 of historical giving to Athletics dating back to 2010. This does not include stadium giving.

THE E-CLUB is the Eagle family of former student-athletes, managers, athletic trainers, cheerleaders and coaches. Our goal is to keep our members connected and enhance their relationship with Eastern Washington University through every phase of their lives. We work together to honor the past and build the future all while supporting our current student-athletes.

ELIGIBILITY The following alumni groups are eligible members of the E Club Society: Former Student-Athlete Letterwinners | Head Coaches | Team Managers Athletic Trainers | Cheerleaders

SUPPORT

The E-Club strongly encourages our members to support our current student-athletes through a donation to the Eagle Athletic Fund. Donations made to the Eagle Athletic Fund provide Eastern student-athletes with resources for academic support, leadership and career development, mental health and wellness, and much more.

E-Club member discounted season tickets

• Two (2) complimentary single game ticket to two home games of your choice per year *based on availability

• Annual thank you from EWU student-athletes that participate in the sport that you lettered in

• Invitations to reunions and alumni events

• E-Newsletter

• Recognition at select EWU home games

• E-Club Sticker

• Eagle Athletic Fund priority points

E-Club Cost:

• FREE Membership to current EWU student-athletes

• FREE Membership for one (1) year to all EWU letterwinners who completed their degrees during the current academic year

• Young ‘Eag Annual Membership: $30 annual membership, within the first four (4) years after lettering

• Active ‘Eag Annual Membership: $50 annual membership, been graduated for 5 years +

Scan the QR Code for more information and to become a member.

MICHAEL ROOS

EWU FOOTBALL ‘05

“ I THINK IT’S IMPORTANT TO GIVE BACK, IF YOU’RE IN A POSITION TO DO SO, BECAUSE ALMOST EVERYONE YOU KNOW WAS HELPED BY SOMEBODY AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES. TO ME IT’S NOT EVEN A QUESTION OF IF, BUT HOW MUCH AND HOW OFTEN.”

EKG SOCIETY

The EKG Society was established in 2023, to honor donors who embody the qualities and characteristics of the student-athletes – EKG’S – we recruit here at Eastern. Our EKG’S achieve greatness by displaying the 3 G’s in everything they do: Grit, Grace and Gratitude. Donors who join the EKG Society embody those same 3 G’s and display a fourth through their financial commitment to the program: Generosity. This initiative is the highest level of membership in the EAF. To be a member of this group, EWU Athletics is asking for gifts that are a minimum of $25,000 and can be paid over a five-year period. Donors can choose to give an unrestricted gift to the Athletic Director’s Discretionary Fund to help with operational needs, to scholarships/ endowments or to capital projects. Members of the EKG Society will be differentiated from other EAF donors with access to special events, invited engagement with the Athletic Director and head coaches and on field experiences.

If the donor specifies that their gift goes strictly towards scholarships – either annually or endowed – then they will also receive an experiential opportunity with our student-athletes. Our goal will be to connect the donor with the studentathlete they are supporting to help create a level of engagement and relationship that will last a lifetime. This experience will be a true connector with the donor and the student-athlete as allowed per NCAA rules.

Capital gifts help fund facilities that many times serve as the home away from home for students and coaches. They train, practice,

compete, eat, rest, recuperate and learn in these spaces. Facilities also help shape the game day experience for fans and act as engagement hubs for our university. The role and impact of facility enhancement is immense and must be funded through private contributions. Current prioritized facility projects are the Roos Field Stadium Renovation, replacement of the playing floor in Reese Court, renovation of locker rooms and the building of a nutrition station that will accommodate all 14 sports.

Representing our passion and commitment to athletics here at Eastern, EKG Society members join us in our vision that will allow us to fulfill our mission of providing a top-tier student-athlete experience.

Here are benefits that you may receive

TUNA ALTAHIR FOOTBALL

• Pregame Sideline Passes for 2 FB home games

• Away game travel with football team

• Exclusive customized Eagle athletics experience

• Meal Opportunity with coach, AD or athletes

• Honorary Team Captain at home FB or MBB game

EKG SOCIETY

Scan the QR code for more information.

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AS A FIRSTGENERATION MY SCHOLARSHIP HAS ALLOWED ME TO GIVE BACK TO MY FAMILY, WHO WORKED HARD TO SUPPORT ME AFTER MOVING HERE FROM AFRICA.”

HOW TO MAKE A GIFT

CASH, CREDIT CARD OR CHECK

To make a gift by credit card you can log in to your account online at goeags.com/eaf, or call 509.359.6208. All major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express) are accepted.

To make a gift by check, please make the check payable to the Eagle Athletic Fund. If you would like the funds to be designated to a specific program, please indicate the sport or fund on the notes line.

Checks can be mailed to:

Eagle Athletic Fund

201 Cheney Hall Cheney, WA 99004

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:

IRA Distributions

Donors can choose to award a distribution from their IRA to the Eagle Athletic Fund. These types of gifts are welcome and may provide some tax advantages. IRA distribution gifts cannot be applied to contributions required for priority seating; however, they can be applied to all other support areas, such as sport enhancement funds, scholarship endowments, capital projects, etc.

Employer Matching Gifts

Many companies sponsor matching gift programs to support college or university giving. Please consult with your company’s HR or Community Relations experts to see if your company has such a program. Matching gifts cannot be applied to contributions required for priority seating; however, they can be applied to all other support areas, such as sport enhancement funds, scholarship endowments, capital projects, etc.

Stock Gifts & Securities

Gifts of stock transfer are acceptable and may provide some tax advantages. Stock gifts cannot be applied to contributions required for priority seating; however, they can be applied to all other support areas, such as sport enhancement funds, scholarship endowments, capital projects, etc.

Donor Advised Funds, Community & Family Foundations

Gifts made via Donor Advised Funds, Community and Family Foundations are welcome and may provide some tax advantages. Donor Advised Funds, Community Foundation and Family Foundation gifts cannot be applied to contributions required for priority seating, however, they can be applied to all other support areas such as sport excellence funds, scholarship endowments, capital projects, etc.

Planned Gifts

Donors can elect to include the Eagle Athletic Fund in their estate plan. Please contact the EAF if you are interested in learning more. The EAF works closely with the Eastern Washington University Foundation to ensure all planned gift documents are handled properly and respectfully.

EWU Employee Payroll Deduction

EWU faculty and staff may choose the convenience of payroll deduction to make a gift to the EAF. To enroll visit ewu.edu/give/payroll-deduction-form and complete the form with all the pertinent information. Please be sure to select Eagle Athletic Fund as your Designation.

MEET THE TEAM

TODD MCGANN

DEPUTY ATHLETICS DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

tmcgann@ewu.edu

RICH RASMUSSEN DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY, ATHLETICS

rrasmussen5@ewu.edu

RICKIE ALVAREZ DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY, ATHLETICS

ralvarez12@ewu.edu

KYLE HOOB

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, EAGLE ATHLETIC FUND khoob@ewu.edu

LUCAS BACON

ATHLETICS TICKET MANAGER lbacon@ewu.edu

BROOKE FLORES

EAF ASSISTANT

EAFassistant@ewu.edu

EAGLE ATHLETIC FUND

201 Cheney Hall

Cheney, WA 99004

509.359.6208

goeags.com/eaf