Temple University Athletics
Temple Owl Club Nears End Of Fiscal Year; Donor Deadline June 30
6.28.09 | General
June 28, 2009
PHILADELPHIA - Temple Athletics donors wishing to acquire benefits for the 2009-10 sports season have until Tuesday, June 30 to make their gifts to the Temple Owl Club.
The Owl Club is the official fundraising arm for Temple Athletics. During each of the last several years, members of the Owl Club have combined to contribute over $1,000,000 annually in support of over 550 student-athletes across 24 Temple varsity sport programs. Much of that support comes in the form of annual unrestricted gifts made to the athletics department's "areas of greatest need" fund, or restricted gifts earmarked specifically for one or more sport programs.
Still other gifts are designated for one of 42 Temple Athletics endowment funds or for capital project support.
"The generosity of approximately 2,000 Owl Club donors on a yearly basis is absolutely the lifeblood and a significant financial force of our athletics program," said Associate Athletics Director for Development Scott Koskoski. "Our mission is to provide our student-athletes the ability to pursue and achieve comprehensive excellence.
"We strive to field championship programs, provide life-transforming opportunities to our Owls, and represent excellence for Temple University," Koskoski said. "Those goals are achievable, yet cannot happen without the continued loyalty of our Owl Club donors and continued new donors becoming part of our program."
All Owl Club donors that make gifts on or before June 30 will qualify for an array of member benefits during the 2009-10 year. Benefits, which can include preferred section season ticket access, bowl game and postseason ticket priority, parking, hospitality, special event access, and gift items, begin at the $100 giving level. Owl Club benefits have been refreshed for 2009-10, providing even more incentive for alumni and friends considering supporting Temple Athletics to join in.
Beyond benefits, every Temple Athletics donor receives a subscription to the "Owl Club Insider," a quarterly e-newsletter for Temple Athletics, as well as "From the AD's Desk," a monthly column from Director of Athletics Bill Bradshaw exploring specific issues in-depth. Reaction to both pieces since their debut has been overwhelmingly positive.
"We want to keep spreading the message of Temple Athletics," Koskoski said. "In all areas, from academics to community engagement to competitive performance, Temple continues to write a dramatic success story. It's important that our alumni, fans and friends know about our many accomplishments and the ways in which Athletics contributes to the University's strength. It's also important to emphasize that we need private support more than ever - in all shapes and sizes. Our vision is ambitious, and broad and increased participation from Owl Club donors will propel us forward."
To support Temple Athletics before June 30, contact the Owl Club at (215) 204-2582 or give securely online at www.MyOwlSpace.com.
