AGGIES UNLIMITED FUND
Gifts to Aggies Unlimited support USU Athletics areas of greatest need. Aggies Unlimited fund gifts benefit approximately 400 student-athletes and 16 sports programs. These gifts provide resources that sustain fundamental department and program operational expenses such as academic support services, career services, nutrition, equipment, sports medicine, sports performance, and travel.
BIG BLUE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The single-greatest need within an athletics department is the resource to provide tuition, room and board, books and academic support to student-athletes. All general scholarship gifts impact each and every Aggie student-athlete.
MERLIN OLSEN FUND FOR FOOTBALL COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE
Gifts to the Merlin Olsen Fund for Football Competitive Excellence are restricted gifts that are specifically used to enhance the position of Utah State Football by providing resources for recruiting, coaches’ salaries and operational support.
WAYNE ESTES FUND
Gifts to the Wayne Estes Fund are restricted gifts that are specifically used to enhance the position of Utah State Men’s Basketball by providing resources for recruiting, coaches’ salaries, and operational support.
SPORT EXCELLENCE FUNDS Restricted gifts made directly to the individual Sports Excellence Funds is a great way to make an impact on the sport of your choice.
Gifts made to each fund will provide additional needs beyond the programs operating budget.
The fund will provide enhancements to the athletics department's mental health and wellness resources. Through these enhancements, Utah State will provide increased mental health and wellness counseling services, educational opportunities, training and programming for student-athletes, coaches and support staff.
The Blue A Society (BAS) provides the philanthropic leadership for Utah State Athletics. The purpose of the BAS is to increase philanthropic revenues for USU Athletics, supporting operational needs and capital priorities.
A minimum pledge of $25,000 over a five-year period or donating an annual cash gift of $25,000 or more qualifies one as a Blue A Society member. USU Athletics will establish its top priorities, but Blue A Society donors have the opportunity to invest in the fund(s) of their choice, including Aggies Unlimited, Merlin Olsen Fund, capital funds, endowments, sport excellence funds, etc. The BAS will position Aggie student-athletes for greater success in the classroom, in competition, and in life after graduation.
While the program is philanthropic in nature, BAS members will enjoy unique stewardship opportunities based on giving levels. Membership in the BAS has many advantages, but the biggest perk is knowing that your gift will have an impact on generations of Aggies to come. If interested in learning more about the Blue A Society, please contact Ryan McLane (ryan.mclane@usu.edu) or Sarah Landes (sarah.landes@usu.edu). We can also be reached by calling or texting 435-797-2583.
The A-Club is an organization for former student-athletes, coaches, athletics trainers, team managers and Spirit Squad members to stay connected and support Utah State Athletics through donations, events and communication.
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