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Foundation questions
Someone brought up a good question on the radio.
Why wasn't the foundation set up years ago for infrastructure improvements such as locker rooms, practice fields, IPF?

I seem to recall that the athletic department really discouraged any fundraising outside of them, fearing that it would decrease donations for operating expenses.

Was the foundation more a response to this recent threat or was it in the works anyway.

Obviously the BOT would be against any outside funding due to removing their power over the purse strings.
12-03-2014 09:17 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
I seem to recall it being said the foundation started without "clearing" it w/UAB first...
12-03-2014 10:04 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
I do not think the Football Foundation should be disbanded as a result of this. Rather, it should work to enact legislation to reinstate the program.

Finally, the Foundation needs to commission its own study (making it intentionally thorough as to discredit the Carr study) to show the truth.
12-03-2014 10:33 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
(12-03-2014 10:33 AM)FNblazer Wrote:  I do not think the Football Foundation should be disbanded as a result of this. Rather, it should work to enact legislation to reinstate the program.

Finally, the Foundation needs to commission its own study (making it intentionally thorough as to discredit the Carr study) to show the truth.

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12-03-2014 10:39 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
(12-03-2014 10:33 AM)FNblazer Wrote:  I do not think the Football Foundation should be disbanded as a result of this. Rather, it should work to enact legislation to reinstate the program.

Finally, the Foundation needs to commission its own study (making it intentionally thorough as to discredit the Carr study) to show the truth.

Count me in to donate to it. Someone needs to start a kick starter campaign while this is still a huge national story. I bet a lot of money could be raised right now.
12-03-2014 10:40 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
(12-03-2014 10:40 AM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  
(12-03-2014 10:33 AM)FNblazer Wrote:  I do not think the Football Foundation should be disbanded as a result of this. Rather, it should work to enact legislation to reinstate the program.

Finally, the Foundation needs to commission its own study (making it intentionally thorough as to discredit the Carr study) to show the truth.

Count me in to donate to it. Someone needs to start a kick starter campaign while this is still a huge national story. I bet a lot of money could be raised right now.

Alright, I have been pissing all over you since you came, but I have to admit this is a really good idea. I have no idea how this works, but is this something somebody can set up easily? He is right, now is the time to do this. Get it out to all the people who have been backing us and get them to spread the word. We can't find the money locally to completely find the program, but maybe on te national level we could.
12-03-2014 10:45 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
It seems that the Foundation was created directly in response to the refusal of UAB to accept donations earmarked for specific football projects.
12-03-2014 10:46 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
(12-03-2014 10:45 AM)blazers9911 Wrote:  
(12-03-2014 10:40 AM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  
(12-03-2014 10:33 AM)FNblazer Wrote:  I do not think the Football Foundation should be disbanded as a result of this. Rather, it should work to enact legislation to reinstate the program.

Finally, the Foundation needs to commission its own study (making it intentionally thorough as to discredit the Carr study) to show the truth.

Count me in to donate to it. Someone needs to start a kick starter campaign while this is still a huge national story. I bet a lot of money could be raised right now.

Alright, I have been pissing all over you since you came, but I have to admit this is a really good idea. I have no idea how this works, but is this something somebody can set up easily? He is right, now is the time to do this. Get it out to all the people who have been backing us and get them to spread the word. We can't find the money locally to completely find the program, but maybe on te national level we could.

I just got on their website and here are their rules based on what can or can't be used for a campaign

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Kickstarter can be used to create all sorts of things: art and gadgets, events and spaces, ideas and experiences. But every project needs a plan for creating something and sharing it with the world. At some point, the creator should be able to say: “It’s finished. Here’s what we created. Enjoy!”

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These rules don’t cover every possible use of Kickstarter, but they explain our purpose and perspective.

I'm not 100% sure how you'd start it, or who should be the one to do it, but I've seen people raise huge sums on money for basically garbage on that site. Attach a link to every #FreeUAB post and I bet 10's of thousands could be raised in extremely short order. Get it to become a national news story about the campaign and it could raise even more.
12-03-2014 10:52 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
Go Fund Me

Go Fund Me is another option.
12-03-2014 10:55 AM
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Thanks I knew there was another one of those sites out there and I couldn't remember the name. Now is the time to start something like that. It would go viral and would raise money across the country.
12-03-2014 11:04 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
I'd be happy to set up a GoFundMe account, just let me know what all details and what the money should earmarked for. I really think the sky is the limit here, people everywhere would love to help!
12-03-2014 11:09 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
(12-03-2014 11:09 AM)Blazer Girl Wrote:  I'd be happy to set up a GoFundMe account, just let me know what all details and what the money should earmarked for. I really think the sky is the limit here, people everywhere would love to help!

I agree. Is there any reason we shouldn't do this?
12-03-2014 11:17 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
I can't think of a single reason not to do it. Count me in to donate and I'll happily spread the word to as many people as possible if you guys can work out the details. Good luck.
12-03-2014 11:19 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
I would not hope for a great deal of donations on anything like Kickstarter or GoFundMe
12-03-2014 11:19 AM
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RE: Foundation questions
I guess the biggest question is what would the money be used for? Legal representation, campaigning, etc?
12-03-2014 11:21 AM
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(12-03-2014 11:19 AM)mixduptransistor Wrote:  I would not hope for a great deal of donations on anything like Kickstarter or GoFundMe

I disagree. That's the new medium to raise money. You need to figure out the best way to describe how you plan on using the money and who actually needs to be in charge of it, but if you guys strike while the iron is hot I bet you would be surprised how much money could be raised.
12-03-2014 11:30 AM
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