Malone University Athletics

MALONE UNIVERSITY PIONEER CLUB
 
The Pioneer Club exists to support and promote Malone University athletics through the involvement of alumni, former student-athletes, parents, and friends of the University. All donations made through the Pioneer Club annual memberships are used to enhance the programming & experience for student-athletes in each of the varsity sports. While every gift counts, by electing to make a gift at the $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or $2,500+ level you are also entitled to the membership benefits listed below:
 
Foundation Level:        $25-$99
-Tax Deduction
-Recognition on www.malonepioneers.com, annual Osborne Hall Pioneer Club sign, and Pioneer Athletics Programs  

Pioneer Level:              $100-$249
-Tax Deduction
-Exclusive Pioneer Club Lapel Pin
-Recognition on www.malonepioneers.com, annual Osborne Hall Pioneer Club sign, and Pioneer Athletics Programs
 
Player Level:                $250-$499
-Tax Deduction
-Exclusive Pioneer Club Lapel Pin
-Recognition on www.malonepioneers.com, annual Osborne Hall Pioneer Club sign, and Pioneer Athletics Programs
-One (1) Adidas Malone Pioneers Team Polo  
 
Captain Level:              $500-$999
-Tax Deduction
-Exclusive Pioneer Club Lapel Pin
-Recognition on www.malonepioneers.com, annual Osborne Hall Pioneer Club sign, and Pioneer Athletics Programs
-One (1) Adidas Malone Pioneers Team Polo
-Two (2) All-Athletic event passes, two (2) basketball season tickets, preferred parking pass for basketball and volleyball  

Coach Level:                $1,000-$2,499
-Tax Deduction
-Exclusive Pioneer Club Lapel Pin
-Weekly Pioneer Insider update from Director of Athletics
-Two (2) All-Athletic event passes, two (2) basketball season tickets, preferred parking for basketball & volleyball
-Two (2) Adidas Malone Pioneers team polos
-Membership in Coaches Advisory Council, 2–3 exclusive meetings per year with coaching staff        

Director Level:             $2,500 +
-Tax Deduction
-Exclusive Pioneer Club Lapel Pin
-Weekly Pioneer Insider update from Director of Athletics
-Private dinner with Director of Athletics
-Four (4) All-Athletic event passes, Four (4) basketball season tickets, preferred parking for basketball & volleyball
-Four (4) Adidas Malone Pioneers team polos
-Membership in Coaches Advisory Council & President & Athletic Director’s Advisory Council; 2–3 exclusive meetings per year, meet with President & Director of Athletics  

According to IRS regulations, the total tax-deductible portion of your Pioneer Club contributions is your total contribution minus the value of the elected-level benefits.  The Malone University Advancement Department will provide a receipt indicating the value of the elected-level benefits, and total tax-deductible portion.  If you have questions, please contact the Malone University Advancement Office at 330-471-8235.
 
Mission & Objectives:
Malone University Athletics promotes an environment that encourages student-athletes to reach their maximum potential in academic progress, athletic competition, and personal development.  The Pioneer Club is an organizational arm and tool that will assist the University with providing the resources necessary for student-athletes to achieve success in each of these pursuits.  
 
The Pioneer Club is a cornerstone of Malone University’s athletics program, raising money to assist with athletic costs such as recruiting expenses, team travel, equipment, facilities and athletic training. With the escalating costs associated with higher education, the importance of the Pioneer Club to the improvement and development of Malone University athletics cannot be overstated.  The members of the Pioneer Club champion this cause, recognizing the value of the student-athlete experience through their support of our students both on and off the playing fields.
 
The Pioneer Club is a primary athletic fundraising effort approved by Malone University organized to assist the Athletic Department with funding to benefit more than 500 student-athletes competing for the University.  Other entities will fundraise for Athletics, however, all resources will be channeled through the Office of Advancement.  Through a cooperative effort, we will build community support to create opportunities for successful sports programs on a conference and national level.  The support provided by the Pioneer Club allows student-athletes to demonstrate excellence in academics and athletics, while enhancing the spirit, visibility and the reputation of Malone University.
 
The goal of the Pioneer Club is to provide unrestricted funding to support the operation of the 18 NCAA sport programs sponsored by the institution.  Malone University relies on the support of individuals and businesses within our community and alumni, faculty/staff, parents, and friends of Malone University to provide a first-rate student-athlete experience.  In turn, success of Malone University athletics offers a sense of pride to the campus community and serves as a rallying point for our students, faculty/staff and fans, and provides the institution with regional and national exposure to help bring the best and brightest students to Malone University.
 
Fundraising Guidelines:
The Pioneer Club operates as a primary fundraising organization for Malone University athletics.  The Pioneer Club will serve individual donors, as well as donations for sport-specific groups.  The Pioneer Club operates as part of the Malone University Office of Advancement under the direction of the Vice President of Advancement, the Pioneer Development Officer, and the Director of Athletics.
 
Contributors will be given the option to earmark their donation to a specific sport or sports
 
Coach’s Advisory Council and President & Director of Athletics Advisory Council:
Members of the Pioneer Club who contribute an annual amount of between $1,000 -$2,499 will be invited to serve on a Coach’s Advisory Council.  This council will meet once a year with their sport specific coaching staff and once a year with all head coaches in an annual meeting.  Both of these meetings will be opportunities for member to learn of the status and direction of the different Malone University Athletic programs and to hear from the coaches regarding their programmatic, recruiting, missionary, and coaching directions.  Members of the Advancement staff will be a part of all these meetings.
 
Members of the Pioneer Club who contribute an annual amount of $2,500 and above will be invited to serve not only on a Coach’s Advisory Council, but also a President & Director of Athletics Advisory Council.  This council will meet once a year with the Director of Athletics and the Administrative Staff of the Athletic Department and once a year with all head coaches, the Director of Athletics and the Administrative Staff of the Athletic Department, as well as the University President in an annual meeting.  Both of these meetings will be opportunities for member to learn of the status and direction of the different Malone University Athletic programs and to hear from the coaches regarding their programmatic, recruiting, missionary, and coaching directions.  Members of the Advancement staff will be a part of all these meetings.
 
General Structure:
-The Pioneer Club will serve as a primary fundraising tool for Malone University Athletics. 
-All individual gifts will be processed through the Office of Advancement.
-All gifts will be properly receipted and deposited with Malone University’s Business Office. 
-The Pioneer Club will provide financial support for the various intercollegiate sports.
-Gifts may be restricted to a specific sport or a specific need of the department.  

The Pioneer Club, as a primary fundraising tool for Malone University Athletics, will provide benefits to teams, coaches, donors and the athletics department:
 
Benefits to Teams and Coaches:
-Championship-caliber funding from the start of the fiscal year
-Consistent platform to assist the teams in raising funds for specific efforts and needs
-Additional emphasis put on season-ticket sales and attendance at home games.
 
Benefits to Donors:
-Simple platform of giving consistent with philanthropic standards of practice.
-Avenue of support for intercollegiate sport(s) of their desire.  

Benefits to the Athletics Department:
-Clear and concise understanding of donors and their history
-Single database for communication with donors and season ticket holders
-Maintains compliance with NCAA and Malone University guidelines for external fundraising through the Pioneer Club