The Great Dane Athletic Club serves as the primary fundraising program for UAlbany Athletics, providing athletic scholarships, capital improvements and support of our student-athletes competing in the University’s 18 Division I varsity sports. We seek engaged and passionate supporters to build on the program’s success and take UAlbany Athletics to the next level of excellence.
Your investment is a critical component of Great Dane success. It is important that our student-athletes have the support and backing of a strong fan base. Your commitment to UAlbany Athletics allows for enhanced academic support, new and improved facilities, and the hiring and retention of top coaches. As outlined below, the cost of competing at the highest level and providing a quality education for outstanding student-athletes is significant. The primary resource for meeting this need is revenue generated by the Great Dane Athletic Club (GDAC).
Sustaining our success – athletically and academically – requires that more fans, organizations and businesses become partners in the GDAC mission. Now is the time to get involved and secure the future of UAlbany Athletics. Membership runs on the calendar year and can begin with a gift of as little as $100 annually. This yearly contribution will count towards benefits such as parking, and hospitality for both Men's Basketball and Football. New members can contribute at any level, but must make a gift to activate their membership and receive certain benefits.
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How do I become a member of the Great Dane Athletic Club? |
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You can become a member of the GDAC by donating a minimum of $100 to the GDAC. There are also a variety of other ways to support UAlbany Athletics. |
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Why should I donate to the Great Dane Athletic Club? |
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Private support is crucial to the success of UAlbany’s Athletic Department, which relies on self-generated revenues to operate. Your individual support helps talented young people receive a quality education from UAlbany while also ensuring they have all the tools necessary to compete at the highest level of competition. |
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What benefits do I receive for becoming a member of the Great Dane Athletic Club? |
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GDAC members receive a variety of membership benefits which include, but are not limited to, invitations to GDAC functions and priority parking locations for Football and Men’s Basketball. For a complete breakdown of benefits and annual giving levels, please refer to the Benefits Chart. |
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Is my donation tax deductible? |
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The deductible amount is based on benefits received. If your contribution includes the option to purchase preferred seating (and you did not decline this option at the time you made your donation), the IRS allows no portion of the donation to be tax-deductible. Other benefits that can reduce the deductibility of a gift are listed at www.ualbanysports.com/gdac. You are encouraged to consult your tax advisor for applicability of IRS regulations. |
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What is the Priority Points Program? |
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The Priority Points Program was designed to reward those who have demonstrated long-term giving and generosity towards UAlbany Athletics. It is used to determine allocation of limited resources such as parking and other donor only amenities. |
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What is the best way to increase my Priority Point Standing? |
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Increasing your annual giving level and purchasing season tickets are the easiest ways to increase your Priority Point standing. |
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Does my gift to the Great Dane Athletic Club provide me benefits for both Football and Basketball seasons? |
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Yes! The annual fund gift you make will cover any per-seat contribution minimums for both Football and Basketball seasons, as well as hospitality and parking benefits for both sports. |
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Who is a Representative of UAlbany Athletics Interest per NCAA Compliance regulations? |
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You are a Representative of Athletics Interests if ANY of the following applies:
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Is it possible to become a Representative of Athletic Interest without doing anything listed above? |
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Yes. The NCAA has developed guidelines determining whether or not an individual has become a Representative of Athletic Interest and/or provided a student-athlete, their relatives or friends with an impermissible benefit. In addition, a person can be a representative of more than one institution. For questions regarding your relationship with the University as a Representative of Athletic Interest please contact: Melissa Peach Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (518) 442-3005 Twitter: @UAlbanyBylaws Jose Genao Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (518) 442-3045 |
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