JMU Duke Club 2023 Membership Guide

MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

2023

MADISON, JAMES MADISON

WE ARE THE DUKES OF JMU. MADISON, JAMES MADISON

THE FIGHTING DUKES OF JMU

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PROUD AND TRUE

WE ARE THE DUKES OF JMU!

JMU Nation,

The balanced success of JMU Athletics has continued in the Sun Belt and congratulations are due for all involved: our student-athletes, coaches, staff and you, our faithful members of JMU Nation! We’re incredibly proud of our accomplishments.

As we’ve said before, competitive opportunities for our student-athletes are made possible by your support. Please consider the JMU Duke Club in your 2023 giving plan to support JMU student-athlete scholarships, facility improvements and more!

On behalf of everyone at JMU Athletics, we wish you and your family the very best.

Thank you for your support and Go Dukes!

Jeff Bourne Director of Athletics

Proud Duke Club Member Since

2000

Phone: (540)568-6461

Email: DukeClub@jmu.edu

Mailing Address: 380 University Blvd. MSC 0402 Harrisonburg, VA 22807

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WHY GIVE?

Your gift helps afford opportunities to student-athletes via scholarships and funding for equipment and travel to provide a first-class experience and help us compete at the highest level regionally and nationally.

OUR VISION

To be the NCAA model for the student-athlete experience distinguished by our academic achievement, integrity, personal development and nationally competitive programs.

OUR MISSION

JMU Athletics contributes to a vibrant University, community and student experience. Through our resolute commitment to excellence, service, inclusiveness and engagement, we generate pride, passion and national exposure for the University. Central to our mission is ensuring an exemplary student-athlete experience emphasizing academic achievement, personal development, social responsibility and competitive excellence.

WHAT IS THE DUKE CLUB?

The Duke Club is the fundraising arm for James Madison University Athletics. Through its annual fund, the Duke Club raises unrestricted contributions in support of student-athlete scholarships and the athletic budget. Additionally, the Duke Club aids athletic facility enhancements and other needs through capital campaigns.

BY THE NUMBERS

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS COVER THESE STUDENT-ATHLETE COSTS

$13,092 $12,140 ROOM & BOARD $1,106 BOOKS $2,083 EQUIPMENT $1,176 MEDICAL

IN-STATE TUITION & FEES

$30,152 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION & FEES

2021-22 SNAPSHOT

121 student-athlete graduates

2 ECAC championships

5 NCAA appearances

520 CAA Commissioner Academic Awards

14 All-Americans

2 National Players of the Year

1 Coach of the Year

JMU finished the regular season ranked third in the FCS in attendance at 21,769, placing JMU in the top four of FCS in all 10 seasons since the stadium’s expansion in 2011.

July 1, 2022 was the official start date for JMU to join Conference —meaning that all sports, including football, in the Sun Belt in the 2022-2023 seasons and transition later than the 2024 fall season.

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS BUILD CHAMPIONS

JMU ranked 126th in the final Learfield Director’s Cup, which measures NCAA postseason success. JMU was fourth in the CAA, fourth in the state of Virginia and third among members of the new Sun Belt.

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CHAMPIONS IN SPORT. IN SCHOOL. IN LIFE.

As part of the Dukes LEAD program, student-athletes completed 7,085 hours of community volunteerism. JMU ranked 4th for community engagement among approximately 100 Division I programs.

JMU had five teams appear in the national rankings in 2021-22, highlighted by football finishing third and ranked as high as second in various parts of the season. In addition, lacrosse was as high as 10, men’s soccer 15 and field hockey 24. In preseason polls, softball was No. 17.

JMU President Jonathan Alger was named to the Knight Commission, a key advocacy group in intercollegiate athletics.

JMU surpassed $4 million in annual fund donations for the first time in FY22, passing the previous high of $2.9 million in FY21.

That includes a record of nearly 4,600 total donors. Total fundraising exceeded $5 million.

HOW TO GIVE

WAYS TO SUPPORT

An unrestricted gift to the Duke Club helps to make an immediate impact on the lives of JMU student-athletes. Your investment in our mission and vision creates opportunities for success on the field and in the classroom. Help sustain and expand our success as we create champions.

ONLINE PHONE MAIL IN PERSON

Visit JMUDukeClub.com/give to make a gift and view your account information

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Call the Duke Club office at (540)568-6461 to speak with a member of the Duke Club about your contribution

CASH/CHECKS - All checks must be made payable to the JMU Foundation. Once the check is received by our office, the payment should clear within 7-10 business days.

CREDIT CARDS - JMU accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Donors may split donations into monthly, quarterly or yearly automatic credit card payments.

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS - Some companies will match tax-deductible gift(s) to JMU Athletics. Submit your company’s matching gift form with your contribution. Matching gifts are a great way to maximize your gift to the Duke Club.

JMU PAYROLL DEDUCTION - Employees of James Madison University have the opportunity to set up a direct deduction from their paychecks to be transferred to the Duke Club. Visit JMUDUKECLUB.COM/PAYROLL for the annual payroll deduction form.

All checks and pledge cards should be sent to “380 University Blvd. MSC 0402 Harrisonburg, VA 22807”

Visit the Duke Club office to make your donation

GIFTS-IN-KIND - A gift-in-kind donation is one of personal property or services that is charitably given to the JMU Duke Club.

SECURITIES - Gifts of stock, bonds, or mutual funds are becoming a common way to make substantial contributions to the Duke Club.

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS & IRA’s - Contributions in these forms are welcomed, but due to restrictions imposed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Duke Club cannot offer any benefits for these gifts. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.

ESTATE AND PLANNED GIFTS - Gifts from your estate through your will are an effective means of supporting JMU. You may add a codicil to your will at any time to include a gift to JMU Athletics.

For any additional questions, please contact the Duke Club office at (540)568-6461 or dukeclub@jmu.edu.

What is the difference between a restricted and unrestricted gift to the Duke Club?

Restricted gifts are designated to a specific program, facility or project. Unrestricted gifts go directly toward the general athletic scholarship fund and help offset departmental expenses. Only unrestricted gifts secure Duke Club benefits.

Is my gift to the Duke Club tax deductible?

All gifts to the Duke Club, excluding Duke Club Seat Contribution, are tax deductible. For more information regarding tax deductibility, please consult your tax advisor.

How much of my Duke Club gift will my company match and what is the procedure?

Companies that offer a matching gift program determine the specific criteria and policies by which they will match gifts. Please contact your human resources department for copies of these policies and the appropriate forms or contact the Duke Club for more information.

What is the difference between the Duke Club Seat Contribution and the “Proud and True” Fund?

Donations to the “Proud and True” Fund and your Duke Club Seat Contribution provide support for JMU student-athlete scholarships and the general operating budget. A Duke Club Seat Contribution allows access to premium seats at Bridgeforth Stadium. A “Proud and True” Fund gift provides access to gameday experience benefits like parking.

Do I receive Duke Club credit for contributions to the JMU Foundation on behalf of other JMU Departments or to the Alumni Association?

Duke Club membership benefits are determined by the unrestricted portion of a donation to JMU Athletics. The first-level of benefits begin at the Madison Level ($75 gift).

How is parking for athletic events allocated, and how is it related to my Duke Club gift?

JMU Athletics reserves football and basketball game day parking for season ticket holders. Parking pass locations are determined by your Duke Club giving level and based upon availability.

Can I receive a single-game parking pass as a non-season ticket “Proud and True” Fund donor?

Single game parking for “Proud and True” fund donors will be based on parking availability.

What are priority and chairback football season tickets and how are they related to my Duke Club gift?

Priority, Chairback and Club Level seats are our premium seating locations within Bridgeforth Stadium. These seats require varying Duke Club Seat Contributions along with the cost of the season ticket. See the seating chart (Page 17) and benefits chart (Page 11) for more information.

When will the next season ticket reseating occur?

In order to provide fair and equitable seating, football and men’s basketball season tickets are reassigned every four years based on Duke Club priority.

• Bridgeforth Stadium Reseating - June 2023

• Atlantic Union Bank Center Seating - August 2025

When do I give my “Proud and True” Fund gift?

Your full pledge to the “Proud and True” Fund must be in our system and half payment of your gift is due by May 15. The remaining balance is due on August 1 or a payment plan must be setup in order to participate in our annual reparking.

For more information and examples of point calculation, visit JMUDukeClub.com/prioritypoints.

Priority points are accumulated through your support of the Duke Club and JMU Athletics. Your priority points are used to calculate your Duke Club rank. This ranking is used when assigning tickets and parking, including away games and post-season events.

A current year annual gift at a minimum of $75 is required to activate your priority points.

There are a number of ways to earn priority points to access premier gameday parking, earn the opportunity to buy away game tickets and gain access to other game day amenities.

STUDENT DUKE CLUB

The Duke Club is proud to encourage student giving to foster a spirit of philanthropy while engaging current students with JMU Athletics.

The Student Duke Club is a philanthrophic organization fueled by passionate and committed members who suport JMU Athletics and its student-athletes. This organization fulfills its purpose by instilling a giving culture, promoting enthusiastic participation, and engaging with the student body and alumni.

Benefits of SDC

- Leadership Opportunities

- Early Ticket Access for Football/ Basketball

- Exclusive Membership T-Shirt and Gifts

- Special Event Invites

YOUNG ALUMNI PROGRAM

The Duke Club Young Alumni Program seeks to engage our recent graduates by showing them the importance of giving back to their alma mater.

We understand the financial rigors after graduation, so this program is intended to provide higher level benefits to graduates of the last four years at a reasonable cost.

The Young Alumni Program provides membership at the Paw Level ($150-$349 value) at a discounted rate for four years after graduation. You will begin at $30 and see a $30 increase each year.

Each young alum will receive three priority points per year over the course of the four year program to build their valuable foundation.

LETTERWINNER CHAPTER

The mission of the JMU Letterwinner Chapter is to help our over 7,000 varsity letterwinners stay connected to JMU Athletics and their sport programs in a way that is fun and impactful.

It is important for our former studentathletes to stay engaged with JMU by joining the Letterwinner Chapter, which helps keep them connected to the department and current student-athletes who are following in their footsteps. The Letterwinner Chapter falls under the guidelines and benefit levels of the Duke Club and

MEMBERSHIP & DONOR RECOGNITION GROUPS

CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS

The Circle of Champions was established in the Fall of 2008 by President Rose to show the university’s appreciation to donors of $100,000 or greater of approved capital projects within JMU Athletics.

This elite group consists of 70 members and they are recognized on the acrylic panels inside the Club Room of the Bridgeforth Stadium.

Membership benefits include annual exclusive event, branded merchandise, naming rights opportunities and priority points.

Athletic facilities that have been impacted by the Circle of Champions consist of: Bridgeforth Stadium, Robert & Frances Plecker Athletic Performance Center, Veterans Memorial Park, and the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

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IMPORTANT DATES

MAY 15

JUN 4

JUN 28

AUG 1

Football Priority Deadline

50% of Duke Club pledge must be paid or payment plan setup for donations related to football benefits.

Football Reparking Begins

During the first two weeks of June, Duke Club members will select their parking online for the 2023 season.

Football Single Game Tickets On Sale

Single game tickets go on sale exclusively for Duke Club members on June 28, before the public on-sale date of July 1.

Football Donation Deadline

The remaining balance of your Duke Club pledge must be paid or payment plan setup in order to receive football benefits.

AUG 4 Away Game Priority Deadline

All tickets will be located in the JMU seating block and requests will be assigned in order of Duke Club Priority Points.

OCT 1

DEC 31

Basketball Priority Deadline

Deadline to receive basketball benefits, the remaining balance of your Duke Club pledge must be paid or payment plan setup.

End of the Duke Club Calendar Year

Remaining Duke Club pledges due for the 2023 membership year.

Duke Club Golf Classic

Join donors, parents, alumni, and commuinty members to participate in support of JMU student-athletes in our yearly Golf Classic. Learn more at jmudukeclub.com/golfclassic.

Football Spring Game

The JMU Football team to host their annual Spring game at Bridgeforth Stadium! Learn more at jmudukeclub.com/events.

Circle of Champions

This exclusive event is to honor and show appreciation to our donors of $100,000 or more. Learn more about the Circle of Champions at jmudukeclub.com/coc.

Family Weekend

Enjoy fall football action with family and friends. Visit jmu.edu/parents for the full slate of events.

Friday Night Flights

The Duke Club’s premier event of the fall! Enjoy beer and wine tasting right on campus...on the field under the lights of Bridgeforth Stadium! Learn more at jmudukeclub.com/fnf.

Homecoming

There’s A LOT to celebrate! Join the fun and festivities with tailgating, the big game and so much more!

Letterwinner Weekend

Calling all JMU former student-athletes! Join us back on campus for an exclusive tailgate, happy hour and more! Learn more at jmudukeclub.com/letterwinner.

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FOOTBALL TICKET INFORMATION

Season Tickets & Reseating

Season tickets offer the best seat locations and pricing options for all home football games and will go on sale for the 2023 season on January 23. As this will be a full reseating year, order by May 15 to take part in the Duke Club Priority Reseating and Reparking process.

Season ticket orders require a minimum donation of $75 to receive one (1) parking pass per account. Parking locations are determined by your 2023 Duke Club Proud and True gift and availability. Click here for additional game day parking information, including a parking map.

A variety of bill plan options are available to help spread your payments across multiple months! You’ll have the option at checkout to select your payment plan.

Ticket orders are not guaranteed and once paid, seat contribution costs cannot be refunded.

Bridgeforth Stadium opened in 2011 after a $62 million dollar expansion. Our elite facility provides a premier experience to our student-athletes, donors, ticket holders and community members.

Parking & Reparking

Beginning with the 2023 season, a minimum gift of $75 to the Proud and True Fund is required to receive reserved season parking, regardless of your season ticket status. C10 and D2 now requires a $75 donation to the Duke Club. Convo now requires a $150 donation to the Duke Club.

Specific lot assignments are determined by Duke Club giving level and Duke Club priority points. If you are interested in learning more about season long football parking, please contact the Duke Club Office at (540)568-6461.

*Annual reparking will take place during the first two weeks of June. For more information, visit JMUDUKECLUB.COM/REPARKING.

*All parking subject to availablity.

MEN’S BASKETBALL TICKETS

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Season Tickets & Reseating

Order season tickets for the 2023-24 season by July 14 to take part in the Duke Club Priority Selection process for seating and parking. Previous season ticket holders have the opportunity to retain their previous seats by renewing before the July 14 Priority Deadline.

New season ticket seats and any seat upgrades may be selected during the seat selection process in August. More information regarding selection times will be sent out in late July. All season and single-game tickets and parking passes will be delivered via email in October.

Parking & Reparking

The 2022-23 season was a reseating and reparking year for men’s and women’s basketball.

During this online process previous seat and parking locations are cleared and donors are provided the opportunity to select and/or upgrade their location based on their Duke Club Rank as of the July 15 priority deadline.

Duke Club Rank is determined through the calculation of Priority Points, which are accumulated through continued support of JMU Athletics, including annual and lifetime giving, season ticket purchases, and consecutive years as a donor.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TICKETS

DUKE CLUB STAFF

Scooter Renkin

Associate A.D. for Development

renkinsg@jmu.edu

(540) 568-5173

Kate Burke Director of Internal Development

burke6ka@jmu.edu

(540) 568-7636

Ashley Doyle Director of Special Events & Donor Stewardship

doyle2ac@jmu.edu

(540) 568-3267

Ally Henchy Athletic Development Officer

nelso3ak@jmu.edu

(540) 568-6365

Jared Lowry Athletic Development Officer

lowryjc@jmu.edu

(540) 568-2961

Dillon Thomas Athletic Development Officer

thoma6ds@jmu.edu

(540) 568-3906

Alana Dean Administrative Assistant for External Operations

dean3at@jmu.edu

(540) 568-3359

Kyle Yeager Athletics Liaison University Advancement

yeagerkr@jmu.edu

(540) 568-6398

THANK YOU