University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
GIVING TO UNC ASHEVILLE ATHLETICS
Giving to UNC Asheville Athletics
Under the umbrella of the UNC Asheville Foundation, unrestricted and restricted philanthropic contributions to Athletics support almost 300 Bulldog student-athletes across 16 intercollegiate sports.
Our mission is to provide financial support to implement the D1 Enhanced Educational Model within UNC Asheville Athletics and support the holistic educational, athletic, and social experiences for Bulldog student-athletes. You can support this mission by donating to the Bulldog Club, joining the Champions Society, giving to a Sport Specific Fund or contributing to the All In Campaign.
Learn more about these funds and other ways you can support Bulldog student-athletes below. Go Bulldogs!
The best way to support UNC Asheville Athletics annually and make an impact on every team is by donating to the Bulldog Athletics Scholarship Fund, the primary unrestricted scholarship fund of UNC Asheville Athletics. Annual donations made to the Bulldog Athletics Scholarship Fund make you a member of the Bulldog Club and help provide our student-athletes with a championship experience in the classroom and in competition through scholarships and programmatic support.
Any charitable gift made over the course of the membership year, July 1 - June 30, to the Bulldog Athletics Scholarship Fund qualifies you to become a “member” of the Bulldog Club for that membership year.
Membership Year:
July 1 - June 30
Qualifying Contributions:
Any charitable gift made over the course of the membership year (July 1 – June 30) to the Bulldog Club fund (formerly known as "Bulldog Athletics Fund") qualifies you to become a “member” for that membership year.
Membership Benefits:
Becoming a member of the Bulldog Club supports all UNC Asheville student-athletes and qualifies you for exclusive benefits. Unless applied to future membership years/campaigns, your contributions made during the current membership year count towards that year's total giving and qualifies you for associated benefits for that giving level (See "Levels & Benefits Chart"). The fair market value of the benefits members receive are subtracted from the tax-deductible portion of the donation and will be reflected as such in the year-end tax receipting.
MORE INFORMATION
Bulldog Club
(Annual Giving)
The Bulldog Club is our athletics annual fund and serves as the core fundraising source for UNC Asheville student-athlete scholarships.
The Bulldog Club also helps supplement additional expenses that enhance and provide opportunities and world-class experiences for Bulldog student-athletes.
Annual gifts to the Bulldog Club, based on a July 1 – June 30 membership year, primarily support student-athlete scholarships but may also qualify donors for tangible benefits as well, like basketball parking, pregame hospitality, and more.
Champions Society
The Champions Society is the leadership annual giving society that supports almost 300 student-athletes in 16 sports and provides the resources that strengthen and sustain the fundamental programs at the heart of Bulldog Athletics. The Champions Society will strengthen the fiscal capacity to support the success of our athletes and leaders. Champions Society requires commitments of $25,000 or more and are split between the A.D.'s Enhancement Fund to support strategic priorities and the Bulldog Club or donor’s other area of interest.
Each UNC Asheville sports team has an individual enhancement account to supplement their budget and help make the best experience possible for their team's student-athletes. In addition to supporting an individual team, 10% of each contribution to a sport specific fund will be allocated to support student-athlete scholarships. You can give to a sport specific enhancement account by visiting uncabulldogs.com/give and select your sport enhancement fund designation of choice under “Designation” and then scroll down under “Athletic Teams” drop down on the give screen.
Give by Check:
Make checks payable to “UNCA Foundation” and designate the sport by including it in the memo line or an accompanying letter of direction.
Mail to:
Attn: Bulldog Club
Justice CTRCPO #2600
1 University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804-3251
- Bulldog Scholarship Golf Classic: All proceeds from the Golf Classic go to support the UNC Asheville student-athlete scholarship fund. These funds support the cost of tuition, room and board, books, and fees, and gives our Bulldogs a foundation of success for their time at UNC Asheville and beyond. LEARN MORE >>
- Our Turn to Play: Our Turn to Play is an annual event with a mission to highlight the accomplishments of women in collegiate sports and increase the scholarship fund for UNC Asheville female student-athletes. We invite you to join us in a night of celebration as we invest in our student-athletes and future leaders!
ALL IN Campaign
(Major Gifts)
The ALL IN Campaign is UNC Asheville Athletics’ capital fundraising initiative in support of five significant program and community investments including:
Renovation and expansion of the Karl Straus Outdoor Track (complete)
Additional improvements to Greenwood Baseball Field
Enhancements to Greenwood Soccer Field
New on-campus Tennis Courts and Fieldhouse
Kimmel Arena Upgrades
WAYS TO GIVE
Online
Gifts can be made through UNC Asheville’s secure online giving site.
Recurring Giving (Online)
A monthly recurring gift is a great way to have an ongoing impact on UNC Asheville’s student-athletes. These consistent gifts provide a critical source of ongoing financial support for the program. You can set up your recurring gift by checking the “recurring” box under the amount section
Check or Money Order
Please make checks payable to "UNCA Foundation/Athletics" and notate the specific area of support in the memo line or in an accompanying letter of direction (i.e. "Bulldog Club", "Women's Soccer", "Men’s Basketball", etc.).
Mail to:
Attn: Bulldog Club
Justice CTRCPO #2600
1 University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804-3251
Faculty and Staff Payroll deduction
Creating a payroll deduction is an easy way for faculty and staff to make an ongoing impact on our students-athletes.
Complete this
and send it through campus mail to:
Advancement Services
CPO #3800
Matching Gifts
Each year, many of our donors extend their giving through generous matching gift programs. These programs are set up by businesses that will match donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. Ask your employer today if they offer a matching gift program. If so, your employer will provide you with a form to complete and return to UNC Asheville.
Please mail your completed form to:
University Advancement Operations
UNC Asheville
One University Heights, CPO #3800
Asheville, NC 28804
If you have any questions or need support completing your matching gift, please contact Jill Doub, Director of Advancement Services, at (828) 250-3988 or at
Securities/Stocks & Bonds
By making a gift through shares of stock in a publicly-traded or family business, you can support UNC Asheville and avoid taxes that would result from selling these assets. Below is the information that your financial advisor will need.
Account Title:
University of North Carolina at Asheville Foundation
Account Number:
2353-5437
Telephone:
828-232-3773 (Kristi Schofield, Wells Fargo Advisors)
Mailing Address:
190 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Name of Receiving Institution:
Wells Fargo Advisors
DTC:
0141
For more information, please contact Jill Doub, Assistant Director of Advancement Services, at (828) 250-3988 or at
Gifts In-Kind
Not all gifts to the university are monetary. Sometimes donors have the means to provide goods or services that have financial value but are non-cash. Our staff can help determine the value of your donated goods or services and you will receive gift credit with UNC Asheville. You can learn more on this
To discuss making a gift-in-kind to UNC Asheville, please contact Jill Doub, Director of Advancement Services, at (828) 250-3988 or at
Donor Advised Funds
When making a gift via a Donor Advised Fund, please direct your gift to UNC Asheville Foundation EIN: 56-6002370. Gifts made to Bulldog Club from a donor advised fund do not qualify for benefits.
IRA or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
The Bulldog Club is qualified to accept charitable IRA rollovers from donors aged 70½ or older with qualifying IRAs. Additionally, the donor cannot receive benefits for this type of gift. If you are sending payment directly from your IRA, according to IRS regulations, the payment must be a deductible gift in order to be eligible for QCD treatment. Gifts where the donor receives a benefit in return are not deductible per IRS Regulations Code Section 170(l). Please consult your tax advisor for more information. To initiate, please contact your IRA administrator.
Electronic Fund Transfer
Electronic/Wire transfers allow you to transfer money from one bank account directly to another without any paper money changing hands. To learn more about making an electronic fund transfer to UNC Asheville, please contact Jill Doub, Director of Advancement Services, at (828) 250-3988 or at
Endowments
While cash gifts for current use are vitally important, endowments are the bedrock of all great universities. Once fully funded, your gift produces annual income to support the endowment’s purpose for years to come. Endowments provide certain, steady support in perpetuity.
Funds invested in UNC Asheville Athletics endowments help to offset the scholarship costs for our student-athletes and make a big bottom-line impact for our program.
Please contact Athletics Development staff at BulldogClub@unca.edu or Jill Doub, Assistant Director of Advancement Services, at (828) 250-3988 or at
to learn more about our endowment types and endowment minimums.
Planned Giving
Make a lasting impact by including UNC Asheville in your estate.
Visit UNC Asheville’s Planned Giving website
to learn how you can make an estate gift that reflects your values and what’s important to you at UNC Asheville, while also fulfilling your financial needs.
CLICK HERE for more information on ways to give.
What is a donor/booster?
Anyone who has donated money or time to an institution’s athletic department, promoted the athletics program, or assisted in recruiting or providing benefits to athletes. When you have been deemed a booster/ donor, you retain that designation from that point forward.
Actions with Prospective Student Athletes
The NCAA defines prospects as all students who have started 9th grade (7th grade for men’s basketball)
NCAA Legislation does not allow for a booster to play any role in the recruitment process.
• Boosters may not make recruiting contacts in person with a prospect at any site.
• Boosters are prohibited from communicating with prospects for recruiting purposes. This includes social media and text messages.
• Boosters may not evaluate prospects, which includes contacting the prospect’s school, coach, or counselor. Additionally, donors may not secure transcripts or video to evaluate their athletic or academic ability.
• Boosters may not employ or arrange employment of a prospect before graduation from high school.
Actions with Current Student Athletes
Permissible Activities:
• Provide employment, but only for work actually performed at the local going rate.
• Attend events to support the team
• Invite a student athlete for an occasional meal. An occasional meal can be at your home, on campus, or at a local restaurant. UNC Asheville defines occasional as one meal per month as an individual and one meal a month with their team.
Examples of Extra Benefits a Booster CANNOT Provide:
• Cash or gifts, including sporting event or concert tickets.
• The use of personal property (e.g., boats, summer houses/condos, automobiles).
• A special discount arrangement or credit on a purchase (e.g., airline tickets, clothing).
• Arranging, providing or co-signing a loan.
• Arranging or providing free or reduced cost professional services (e.g., medical or dental services, haircuts, automotive services, laundry, dry cleaning, etc.).
• A benefit connected with off-campus housing (e.g., television sets, electronic equipment, room furnishings, specialized recreational facilities, etc.).
• Room, board, or transportation costs (including a stay in your home or transportation to or from a job).
• Financial rewards for athletic performance.
• Arranging or providing free or reduced cost housing to the student or their family.
• Arranging or providing employment for a student-athlete's parents, guardians or friends.
Name, Image, Likeness Specific Information
• Boosters and booster-led collectives cannot guarantee NIL deals tied to a prospect's decision to attend a particular institution.
• NIL agreements must be for an athlete's independent value, not as compensation or incentives for enrollment or performance.
• All NIL agreements over $600 in value must be put into the NILGo system for analysis and approval prior to the transaction being finalized.
• Boosters may aid a student in getting an NIL deals.
• Boosters may review deals for students and advise them about implications and decisions or provide them with names of people with particular expertise so long as there is no additional extra benefit in regard to costs associated with seeking professional advice (example: Paying an attorney or financial advisor for them)
For additional information and questions, please contact a member of UNC Asheville's compliance staff.
