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The financial commitment of the many alumni, fans and friends who make up the Flyer Faithful empowers the athletic program to enhance the student-athlete experience which will allow us to recruit quality individuals and compete for championships in every sport.
The Athletics Department is responsible for the educational expenses (tuition, fees, room, board, books) of more than 400 student-athletes who receive scholarships to attend UD and represent the university in intercollegiate competition. The Champions & Scholars Fund, as the principal fundraising arm of Flyer Athletics, provides a way for individuals to help these talented young people receive a quality education from The University of Dayton while ensuring UD's tradition of excellence continues to grow. Â
On the court, on the field - wherever they compete - the Flyers are not out-hustled or out-played. But they also rely on others to get there. We have delivered victories and championships beyond expectations. To continue this success demands more hard work and more opportunities for our student-athletes. Our focus is to increase and broaden our efforts to attract support for operating athletic programs, the retention of great coaches, for facilities and for scholarships.
Your gift to the Champions & Scholars Fund will have a tremendous impact on our ability to enhance the student-athlete experience, but also will allow you to see the benefits of your support on a daily basis as students achieve both academically and athletically.Â
METHODS OF GIVING
Online – Make your gift now! Access to our secure, online giving form. Donate Online
Check – Payable to the University of Dayton. Please indicate Champions & Scholars and/or your preferred sport designation on the memo line and mail to:
Champions & Scholars Fund
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-7053
Credit Card – Please call our office at 1-888-253-2383 and we can help you make a one-time or recurring credit card payment on your MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express card.
Pledge – You can make a pledge for one or multiple years now, and then pay in installments throughout the fiscal year. Pledge reminders will be mailed to you reflecting your remaining balance until your commitment is fulfilled. Your membership level will be determined by the amount of your payment total each fiscal year.
Stock – Please visit our
stock transfer website for more information and an online form to fill out.
Matching Gifts – You can double or even triple your gift if you work for a matching gift employer. Visit the Matching Gifts Website to see a list of employers. Please check with your human resources department to initiate the matching gift process.
Questions? Contact:
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Kuris Duggan, Senior Associate Director of Athletic Development
P: (937) 229-2891Â |Â Â E: kduggan2@udayton.edu
Ryan Hale, Assistant Director of Athletic Development
P: (937) 229-5071Â |Â Â E: rhale1@udayton.edu
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MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Champions & Scholars Fund is to provide and enhance opportunities for over 400 University of Dayton student-athletes on 17 teams. The goal of the athletic department is to educate the total person by integrating an academic and athletic experience which will allow them to develop into future leaders.
Annual gifts to the Champions & Scholars Fund go to work immediately to alleviate financial shortcomings and have an impact on the entire athletics program. Without the annual financial resources generated by Champions & Scholars Fund, the athletics department will lack the ability to improve its standing on the regional and national landscape of intercollegiate athletics.
