2020 WCC Membership Guide

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