Champions Give Here

Champions Give Here 2017-18 Membership Guide THE SCRIPT Members of the University of Pittsburgh Athletics family strive to achieve The Gold Standard of performance in all we do. Pitt Athletics has tremendous expectations for our student-athletes, coaches and staff, and we work tirelessly with one another to reach our full potential. The shared commitment to excellence fosters an environment of achievement and inspires all members of Pitt Athletics to perform to The Gold Standard each day.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE INTEGRITY PERSISTENCE UNITE INNOVATE CHAMPIONS EXPERIENCE 365 ALWAYS IN PURPOSE AND ENGAGE AND CREATE LIVE HERE We will provide Integrity will be the Like the city we call Pitt Athletics serves We will be forward- Pittsburgh is the City extraordinary highest governing home, we will show a as a source of thinking in all that we of Champions. We experiences for our value in how we lead resolve and toughness pride connecting do, creating new ways will work hard every student-athletes, and shape future in pursuit of our goals. the university’s to achieve, lead and day to meet and giving them a leaders. We will We will be persistent past, present inspire. surpass championship foundation for success achieve and succeed and passionate in our and future, while standards on the field, well beyond by doing things the commitment to creating meaningful in the classroom and in their college careers. right way. excellence. relationships. our community.

2 2017-18 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE A message from Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke

Greetings Panther Club Members, Alumni and Fans, our student-athletes with the resources necessary to succeed is What an honor it is to be at the University of Pittsburgh essential. serving as your Director of Athletics! The City of Pittsburgh has a rich history of achieving athletic excellence in the form As a vital part of our team, we of championships in multiple sports. Being embedded in the want you to be part of building City of Champions, we want Pitt Athletics to build the same an important bridge and that is culture of comprehensive excellence. I am excited to share CHAMPIONS GIVE HERE. We have with you our Script, which is our mission to take Pitt Athletics expanded our giving opportunities to new heights! The Script contains six bridges: within the Panther Club to Pictured with Pitt Director of Athletics include funding scholarships, Heather Lyke, are members of the Pitt 1. Student-Athlete Experience 365 Women’s Tennis Team. From left to right: capital projects and the individual Claudia Bartolomé from Torredembarra, 2. Integrity Always needs of all 19 of our Division I Spain, Callie Frey from Pittsburgh, PA and Gabriela Rezende from Curitiba, Brazil. 3. Persistence in Purpose sports programs. Every gift is an investment in helping us build 4. Unite and Engage champions. I encourage you to join us in our efforts to 5. Innovate & Create provide exemplary students with the tools to succeed now and well beyond their years here at Pitt. 6. Champions Live Here! As an athletic department, we are keenly focused to succeed Thank you and Hail to Pitt! in our mission. Our goal is to enhance our student-athletes’ experience as Pitt Panthers. In doing so, we will continue to cultivate Heather Lyke a culture of integrity, passion, innovation and overall Director of Athletics excellence. Your continued and increased support to provide

2017-18 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 3 Champions Live Here Andin Fosam Track and Field - Throws Robbinsville, NJ Kamalani Akeo Molecular Biology Volleyball - Setter “I love living in Pittsburgh because Kapolei, HI it’s an up and coming city where Human Resource Management opportunities are endless. Pittsburgh “There is always something to do is significantly more diverse and in Pittsburgh like biking around the multicultural than the town I grew up in, surrounding neighborhoods, reading in so living here is great because I have a park, or going to watch a professional more chances to interact with and learn sporting event. Conveniently, all of these from perspectives that are different activities are about a 10 minute bus from my own. I love attending Pitt ride, or less, away. Pittsburgh also has because while academically prestigious amazing restaurants and coffee shops and athletically competitive, there is where you can find the best food in always an atmosphere of support and town. Finally, it's the people that really encouragement within all facets of the make the city because of their spirit and University.” pride for where they're from.”

Ryan Luther Brian O’Neill Men’s Basketball - Forward Football - Offensive Line Gibsonia, PA Wilmington, DE Marketing Finance “Being at Pitt is awesome. Not only do “I love Pitt and the entire city of you get the full college experience with Pittsburgh. The people really make this Oakland, the campus and the students, place great. We have incredible support you also get the city feel with everything staff throughout the athletic department there is to do downtown and in other and the University, including an amazing neighborhoods. Those things all come Life Skills program. This is a great sports together and really complement each town, and Heinz Field is a fantastic place other well to create an amazing college to play football. We couldn’t ask for better fans that support us constantly. experience.” At the University of Pittsburgh, you truly do have everything you need to be successful.”

4 2017-18 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE TheBridging Cost to Educate 475 the Gap Student-AthletesPitt currently in ranks 19 Sports 15th out of the 15 ACC FUNDRAISING SUMMARY Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) members 14.0M 14.3M $45,000,000 $14,000,000 in private funding for athletics. Non-Annual 12.7M $40,000,000 Donations $12,000,000 The11.6M chart11.9M to the right is based on the most recent comprehensive 5.2M 6.4M $35,000,000 Annual Fund report on fundraising4.0M totals for all ACC members. This data is based Donations $10,000,000 on3.1M totals3.7M from each institution based on the 2015-16 academic $30,000,000 year. Although Pitt reported more annual fund donations than Notre $25,000,000 $8,000,000 .9M 1.1M 1.4M Dame, Boston1.0M College and Wake Forest,1.3M Pitt ranked last overall. In $20,000,000 fact,7.6M Pitt trails 14th7.6M place Miami7.4M by more than $3.5 million. $6,000,000 7.2M 6.6M $15,000,000 83% of donations through the Panther Club in fiscal year 2016 were $10,000,000 $4,000,000 associated with priority seating and parking requirements. 17% of gifts were either given in addition to priority seating or as a separate $5,000,000 $2,000,000 gift through the Panther Club. While the cost of required donations $0

through priority seating have been level for many years, educational *Data based on 2015-16 academic year as reported by all ACC member institutions FYand 2013 programmingFY 2014 FY 2015expensesFY 2016 for PittFY 2017Athletics have continued to rise. In order for us to compete with the best in the ACC, we have to be Annualable Fund to provideEndowments our student-athletesScholarship Cost with Gap the resources necessary to be the best. Your philanthropic support of the Panther Club makes a significant impact on Pitt’s 19 athletic sports programs in the Samy Helmbacher following areas: Rosheim, France • Student-Athlete Scholarships • Academic Support • Training and Nutrition • Recruiting • Minor Facility Enhancements

2017-18 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 5 University of Pittsburgh Cost of Attendance for an Out-of-State Student-Athlete enrolled in the Giving Opportunities Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences: Athletic Scholarship Fund Tuition The Panther Club Athletic Scholarship Fund opportunities to our student-athletes enabling is a vital component of the student-athlete them to succeed while pursuing their degree $30,642 experience at Pitt. The primary priority of the and well beyond graduation. fund is to ensure the talented young men In addition to providing a student-athlete and women who represent our university are scholarship opportunities, you are eligible to provided a world class education. Your support Books receive a variety of benefits and priority points. provides necessities that are essential to an Annual gifts to the Scholarship Fund can be education at Pitt such as tuition, room & board, $800 applied to premium seating and parking priority. and books. Gifts of any amount can provide athletic, academic and personal development The Cost to Educate 475 Room and Board Student-Athletes in 19 Sports $12,308ACC FUNDRAISING SUMMARY Over the 14.3M 14.0M $45,000,000 $14,000,000 Non-Annual 12.7M $40,000,000 Donations 11.6M 11.9M $12,000,000 6.4M Miscellaneous/$35,000,000 Annual Fund past 5 years 5.2M Donations 4.0M $10,000,000 3.1M 3.7M $30,000,000 Transportation$25,000,000 $8,000,000 .9M 1.1M 1.4M scholarship 1.0M 1.3M $20,000,000 7.6M 7.6M 7.4M $3,300 $6,000,000 7.2M 6.6M $15,000,000 $4,000,000 $10,000,000 costs have $5,000,000 $2,000,000 Total: $0 $47,050*Data based on 2015-16 academic year as reported by all ACC member institutions risen by 29%. FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017

Annual Fund Endowments Scholarship Cost Gap

6 2017-18 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE Sport Specific Major Gift Giving Opportunities Championship As a member of the ACC, we have a tremendous opportunity to compete against the most successful collegiate athletic programs in history. Competing against the best takes Funds resources that fulfill specific needs of Pitt sports programs. You can help us fulfill these needs by making a gift to one of our major gift opportunities. For the 2017-18 academic year the Panther Club has expanded our Major gifts are separate from annual contributions to the athletic scholarship fund menu to include new fundraising and cannot be used to fulfill priority seating/parking requirements in football and men’s opportunities! In addition to the annual basketball. Major gifts are tax deductible and may entitle you to additional priority points athletic scholarship fund, you can now and benefits depending on the value and allocation of your gift. make a gift directly in support of any Although any size gift is welcomed and appreciated to these funds, we encourage you to of Pitt’s 19 teams. 100% of your gift consider a major gift commitment of $25,000 or more, payable over a period of up to five will support the program(s) you are years. most passionate about. Your gift to a championship fund helps augment the Current major gift giving opportunities include: opportunity to win as well as enhance ■ Athletic Facility Projects ■ Immediate Impact Scholarship Fund our overall student-athlete experience. Current projects include: Trees Pool Help Pitt Athletics bridge the gap in funding Gifts of $100 and above qualify for Renovation – Phase II and Wrestling Room needed for athletics’ annual scholarship an annual Panther Club membership. Renovations. needs by making a commitment of at least $25,000 for this purpose. Members receive a variety of Panther ■ Endowed Scholarships Club benefits as illustrated on Page 8 Provide educational support for Pitt ■ Building Champions Fund of this guide. Additional benefits may student-athletes in perpetuity by endowing A commitment to this fund helps provide the be available by sport. Please note, a scholarship in the sport of your choice. most immediate need among Pitt’s 19 sports gifts to championship funds cannot Athletics endowed scholarship opportunities programs as identified by the Director of be used toward priority seating/ start at $150,000. Athletics. parking requirements for football or ■ Planned Giving men’s basketball. Donations for priority Include Pitt Athletics in your estate planning seating/parking requirements must be through a bequest or designate Pitt Athletics made to the annual athletic scholarship as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, fund that benefits Pitt’s 19 sports charitable gift annuity or charitable lead trust. Jabari Michael –Khensu programs. For more information regarding sport specific championship fund Prince George’s County, MD giving or major gift giving opportunities please visit our website pittpantherclub.com or call (412) 648-8889 and ask to speak with one of our development officers. 2017-18 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 7 NEW! Panther ACC 2017-18 Club Sutherland Excellence The Gold Benefits Contributor Panther Victory Blue Gold Director Champion Society Circle Standard $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (benefits are subject to change annually) 1- 99 100- 299 300- 749 750 - 1,499 1,500 - 2,999 3,000 - 5,999 6,000 - 11,999 12,000 - 17,689 17,690- 24,999 25,000+

Support the Education of a Student-Athlete x x x x x x x x x x Athlete Support Student-

Tax Deduction x x x x x x x x x x Priority Point Activation x x x x x x x x x

Membership Packet x x x x x Premium Membership Packet Recognition in Honor Roll of Donors at

Recognition & pittpantherclub.com x x x x x x x Communication University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s Circle ($1,000 & above) x x x x x x x Invitation to Panther Club Events x x x x x x x x x Panthers Team Store, The Pitt Shop and The University Store on Fifth Discount NEW! x x x x x x x x x (15%) online and in-store Invitation to Exclusive Athletic Department Events x x x x x Football and Men’s Basketball Media Guide x x

Hospitality, Events & Amenities & Events Hospitality, VIP Pitt Athletics Experience x x *ACC Championship and Bowl Game Ticket Priority (Football) x x x x x x x x x

*Post Season Tournament Ticket Requests (Men’s Basketball) Second Priority First Priority

Benefits below require a gift to the Panther Club Athletic Scholarship Fund at appropriate membership level

*Season Parking Pass Opportunity (FB & MBB) x x x x x x x x x *Men’s Basketball Tickets (general Aysia Bugg seating) on first-allocation x x x x x x x x Chicago, IL & Parking *Tickets *Premium Seating and special ticket opportunities for Football and Men’s x x x x x x x Basketball season tickets

*Maximum number of Men’s Basketball Season Tickets 2 4 6 8 8 12 12 12

*Tickets & Parking allocation based on availability & Panther Club priority. The Pitt Department of Athletics reserves the right to adjust the maximum number of men’s basketball season tickets a member may purchase. Charitable donations and season ticket purchases are not refundable.

8 2017-18 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 2017-18 Panther Club Priority Points System Priority Points are cumulative. They are used to determine your Panther Club donor rank which is used to assign tickets and parking. The University of Pittsburgh operates on a fiscal year of July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018.

Annual Financial Support University of Pittsburgh Affiliation

University of Pittsburgh Alumni (one time only, and may only be Each $50 contributed to the Panther Club Athletic Scholarship Fund applied once per account, even if multiple donors on the same 1 since 1972. 5 point points account are alumni).

Each consecutive fiscal year of donation to a Panther Club recognized Varsity letterwinner at the University of Pittsburgh-Oakland fund. Points for consecutive fiscal years of giving reset to 0 if in any (Main) campus (one time only, and may only be applied once per

fiscal year a donation is not made by the applicable University-estab- 10 account, even if multiple donors on the same account are former 10 points NEW! points lished deadline. (Beginning January 2018 all accounts will reflect points letterwinners). for consecutive years of giving to any Panther Club recognized fund.) Current faculty/staff member at the University of Pittsburgh (one 10 time only, and may only be applied once per account, even if multiple Philanthropic Support points donors on the same account are former/current faculty/staff).

Each $50 given to the University’s Department of Athletics for Endowed Athletic Scholarships, Excellence Funds, Championship Funds, 1.5 or Athletic Facility Projects on or after July 1, 2007. This includes Season Ticket Holders

NEW! points irrevocable planned gifts made for Charitable Gift Annuities, Life Insurance or Charitable Lead Trusts. 2 Each year of purchasing football season tickets since 1972. points Refer-A-Friend

Each $50 for the initial gift provided by a NEW donor to the Panther 2 Each year of purchasing men's basketball season tickets since 1972. Club Athletic Scholarship Fund that you recruit. This is a one-time points credit to the recruiting donor. Accepted referrals must come on Panther Club membership forms upon submission of the original Each year of purchasing women's basketball season tickets since 1 contribution or at the time of the transaction via phone with a Panther 2 point 2005. Club or Ticket Office representative. We are unable to grant referral points credit retroactively for past gifts and/or years after the initial donation has been made. Bonus points may be awarded throughout the year.

2017-18 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 9 Take the Challenge today. Become A Champion. As we strive for comprehensive excellence in all of our 19 sports, we need your help to bridge the gap and make Pitt a leader in the ACC. Your investment lays the championship Let’s make a greater impact! caliber foundation for our more than 475 student-athletes. Do your part to ensure that Pitt student-athletes are 1. RENEW AND INCREASE YOUR GIFT BY $50 provided the necessities to win championships and attain $ $ success well beyond their years as a student-athlete. 6,525 X 50 = 326,250 1. Renew and increase your 2018-19 gift by $50+ PANTHER CLUB MEMBERS Covers the annual expense of books for more than 400 Pitt student-athletes 2. Refer a friend who becomes a member donating $100+ 3. Join the Panther Club for the first time donating $100+ Ready to take the challenge and become a Champion? 2. REFER A FRIEND THAT BECOMES A MEMBER DONATING $100 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH GAME DAY CLEAR STADIUM TOTE Fill out and return the attached pledge cardUNIVERSITY or give OF PITTSBURGH online at 6,525 X $100= $652,500 www.pittpantherclub.com. STRUCTURED CAP PANTHER CLUB MEMBERS Covers annual room and board expenses for 80 Pitt student-athletes UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH All members who renewPORT and & COMPANY® - ESSENTIAL TEE increase by $50 or refer a 3. JOIN THE PANTHER CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME DONATING $100 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH friend donating STANTON$100+ BPA FREE TRITAN™ can SPORT BOTTLE 32OZ choose an official Pitt item. 500 X $100= $50,000 All new members joining at NEW PANTHER CLUB MEMBERS Covers the approximate educational expenses the $100 level or above also for one out-of state Pitt student-athlete receive a gift of their choice! for the 2017-18 academic year Description: Included Logos: Top Performer! Low profile, six panel structured cap made of Description:lightweight brushedIncluded cotton twill. Pitt Script Logos: logo embroidered on This clear tote is perfect for fans packing their stadium and event cap crown Please respond by 12/15/17 day items safely. Also great for workplace safety. Open main compartment with sporty webbing trim and dual carrying handles. Note that if the bag is being carried into an NFL stadium, the NFL requires that logo sizes do not exceed 4.5” tall by 3.4” wide.

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Bob Spock OurPPI.com 412-606-2955 PPILoyalty.com [email protected] GameDayMarketing.com ©2017 DME Delivers, LLC. All Rights Reserved Enclosed is my gift of: Yes! I am a champion and $ I will support Pitt student- Please allocate my gift to: ❑ Athletic Scholarship Fund athletes through: Gift CAN be used for priority seating and parking ❑ Renewing and increasing my gift for 2018-19 ❑ Championship Fund Gift CANNOT be used for priority seating and parking ❑ Becoming a member Indicate sport you wish to support below: ❑ Requesting more information ❑ I am a referred friend ❑ American Express ❑ Discover ❑ Master Card ❑ Visa FIRST AND LAST NAME ACCOUNT # NAME ON CARD EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE CREDIT CARD # ADDRESS EXPIRATION DATE CVV CITY, STATE, ZIP

REFERRED BY FIRST AND LAST NAME SIGNATURE Please return completed form to the Panther Club: I would like to learn more about: University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics ❑ Athletic Scholarship Fund ❑ Major Gift Giving Panther Club ❑ Championship Funds ❑ Planned Giving P.O. Box 7436 Pittsburgh, PA 15213-0436 ❑ Other Give online at pittpantherclub.com. To make a gift over the Thank you for your support and Hail to Pitt! phone or to sign up for a payment plan call (412) 648-8889. University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics Panther Club P.O. Box 7436 Pittsburgh, PA 15213-0436

Champions Give Here