2020 WCC Membership Guide

M E M B E R S H I P G U I D E

DEAR WILDCAT FANS,

Serving as the Vice President for Athletics, I have witnessed many things that make our University truly incredible. The Arizona Athletics family is made up of the most dedicated fans, student-athletes, coaches, and sta in the country. As we all work together, we will be able to accomplish our goal of competing for championships, while maintaining the highest of academic standards. Educating and developing student-athletes is at the core of our mission at Arizona Athletics, and our student-athletes continue to achieve academic excellence at unprecedented levels. Graduating student-athletes and returning letterwinners through our C.A.T.S. Forever Program, are proof of this continuing trajectory of academic excellence. We aim to build academic, athletic and life champions as we develop the future leaders of our community. We want to contend for Pac-12 and National Championships. As you know, providing a world-class experience for our student-athletes and the tools for success, take resources, and none of this is possible without the incredible support of our Wildcat Club Members and fans. By cheering us on at events, purchasing season tickets and contributing financially, we are able to provide the necessary resources for our student-athletes. You make the di erence and make Arizona a truly special place. Please join me by contributing to the Wildcat Club and purchasing season tickets. Thank you for all you do! BEAR DOWN!

DAVE HEEKE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR, ATHLETICS

CHAMPIONSHIP GIVING TEAM

Philanthropy is a large component to our success and is one of the key ways that we can continue to grow as an athletics department in the future. The new Championship Giving Team will recognize donors who support us with a philanthropic gift of $5,000 or more annually. This includes all gifts except for those tied to men’s basketball season tickets. This team will have access to increased engagement with Arizona Athletics.

LIFETIME GIVING RECOGNITION

With a rich tradition and many generous donors, we want to continue to build our culture of philanthropy and recognize those who have given $500,000 or more to the department cumulatively. This will include increased recognition opportunities and additional stewardship for our members at these lifetime contribution levels. There will be three levels in which we recognize these loyal supporters: $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000

WHAT IS THE

Wildcat fans can become o icial supporters of Arizona Athletics with a contribution of $100 or more (or $50+ for graduates within three years of graduation). Contributions can include: PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS SEASON TICKETS Capital campaign donations (non-seat related), sport/area specific giving, scholarships, endowments (Starting in 2019-20, the total season ticket cost applies toward your Wildcat Club membership) The Wildcat Club is a collective group of individuals who provide financial support for nearly 500 University of Arizona student-athletes . The support from these donors and season ticket holders allows Arizona Athletics to remain competitive with the top programs in the nation by providing: Opportunities that allow student-athletes to succeed Financial support for scholarships State-of-the-art facilities Equipment and travel HOW DO YOU BECOME A WILDCAT CLUB MEMBER?

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

PLANNED GIFTS

WILDCAT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

ENDOWMENTS By including Arizona Athletics in your estate plan (i.e. bequest, charitable gift annuity, charitable IRA distribution), you can help ensure a quality student-athlete experience for future generations of Wildcats. Arizona Athletics works closely with the UA Foundation concerning a specified planned gift to honor the intentions of the donor. Priority Points will be given to donors who establish irrevocable planned gifts after calculating the IRS Charitable Deduction. Establishing an endowment for Arizona Athletics aords a donor the unique opportunity to provide scholarship support in perpetuity; it’s a gift that keeps on giving. A minimum commitment of $100,000 must be made to create an endowment within Arizona Athletics. By doing so, the individual will become a member of the Wildcat Club and receive the appropriate annual benefits.

CAPITAL PROJECTS CEDRIC DEMPSEY C.A.T.S. PROGRAM Pooled fund to benefit Arizona’s 21 individual sports that supports room, board, books, fees and meals for student-athletes • C.A.T.S. (Commitment to an Athlete’s Total Success • Designed to assist student-athletes based on individual needs • Assists in developing the life skills needed to lead a healthy, positive and productive life following graduation INDIVIDUAL SPORTS Support individual sport scholarships or sport operations Individuals who contribute to the ICA Capital Campaign help fund facility projects that support UA student- athletes. Currently these contributions provide support for projects such as: • Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center • Hillenbrand Memorial Softball Stadium • Arizona Stadium – East Side Phase 1 • Hillenbrand Aquatic Center • Lowell Stevens Football Facility • McKale Center Renovation and Locker Rooms

PRIORITY POINT SYSTEM

In 1990, the Wildcat Club Priority Point System was created to supplement the priority seating program and reward loyal Wildcat fans for years of season ticket purchases and contributions to Arizona Athletics. This system is used to determine:

All post-season ticket assignments including quantity and location. (Must be a current Wildcat Club member or current season ticket holder in corresponding sport) . Seat allocation is determined by priority point order. Single away game tickets for Football and Men’s Basketball games (must be a current Wildcat Club member or current season ticket holder in corresponding sport) .

Season ticket upgrades for current members during the renewal process in Football, Women’s Basketball, Softball and Baseball (upon availability) . Men’s Basketball season ticket upgrades within the same priority area . Example: A donor wishes to improve their “C” area seats within the same section, or move to a di‡erent “C” area section.

All donations must be received by May 1 to qualify for Wildcat Club annual giving benefits.

Member Rank

Points 60,811 24,586 13,341

Member Rank

Points 4,413 3,075 2,376 1,998 1,729 1,426

Member Rank

Points 1,239 1,091

Member Rank

Points

10 25 50 75

200 300 400 500 600 700

800 900

5,000 7,500 8,500 10,000

124

61 48 33

1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000

998 461 272 179

9,582 7,835 5,632

100 150

An individual ranked in the first 25 people of the priority point system has at least 24,586 points. This list is the current standing as of July 9, 2019. POINTS ARE AWARDED ACCORDING TO: YEARS 2 POINTS for every year as a season ticket holder (Football beginning in 1946, Men’s Basketball beginning in 1972, Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer and Gymnastics). 2 POINTS for every year of philanthropic giving.

PLANNED GIFTS 2 POINTS for every $100 of an irrevocable charitable remainder trust/gift annuity, after calculating the charitable deduction according to IRS guidelines. Other planned gift points are awarded on a case-by-case basis. FIXED POINTS 10 POINTS for lettering in a varsity sport at the University of Arizona (additional 10 points if spouse is a UA letterwinner). 5 POINTS for Alumnus/Alumnae of the University of Arizona (additional 5 points if spouse is UA alum)

CASH CONTRIBUTIONS 2 POINTS for every $100 of charitable gifts since 1985 includes capital campaign contributions. 1 POINT for every $100 spent on season tickets. ¼ POINT for every $100 given for a corporate sponsorship package. GIFTŸINŸKIND 2 POINTS for every $100 of a gift-in-kind (based on department’s prior approval)

Please note priority points are non-transferable.

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