LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 2017 SOFTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
Blue Tiger Athletics Club The Blue Tiger Athletics Club (BTAC) is the fundraising arm for the Department of Athletics at Lincoln University.
The BTAC was created to provide financial support, as well as scholarships to all student-athletes.
As a member of the BTAC, you’ll be part of the only fundraising organization for the department of athletics that is sanctioned by the University. Mission Statement: The stated mission of the Blue Tiger Athletics Club is to support the athletic endeavors of Lincoln University Blue Tigers. The BTAC assists our student-athletes by providing additional funding for scholarships, facilities and various programs that enable them to realize their dreams of achieving a quality education while participating in athletics on a nationally competitive level. Purpose: The purpose of the club is to promote and to support Lincoln University Athletic Department sports programs. The primary goal of this nonprofit, tax-exempt organization is to provide scholarships for student-athletes at Lincoln University. All funds raised to assist the athletics department must be channeled through the University Foundation in the Office of Advancement. Objectives: To unite alumni and supporters in a cooperative enterprise with Lincoln University Department of Athletics; - To develop team spirit and loyalty to the University; - To promote and then support intercollegiate athletics at Lincoln University. - To solicit gifts to be applied to the athletics program at the discretion of the Club’s executive committee. - To view such solicitation in accordance with the regulations established by Lincoln UniversityFoundation, Department of Athletics, the Athletic Association with which the College is affiliated, the National College Athletic Association (NCAA), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). To learn more about the Blue Tiger Athletics Club, or to become a member, please contact Dana Rice, Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations, at 573-681-5342 or riced@lincolnu.edu.
Corporate Sponsorships Corporate Sponsorship is a great way to support Blue Tiger Athletics, while also reaching your targeted demographic, however wide or granular. Research suggests sponsoring intercollegiate athletics events is very effective in creating goodwill and brand allegiance. We have a diverse selection of inventory and will work to co-create a package which provides value for your entity, by reaching your ideal customers. Our inventory includes but is not limited to: signage, on-site promotions, hospitality, publication advertising sales, social media promotion, digital signage, corporate partnership programs, radio, ticket backs, and parking passes. If you are interested in sponsoring Blue Tiger Athletics please contact Dana Rice at 573-681-5342 or riced@lincolnu.edu for further information.
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