doss2
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FUND RAISING
It’s a great time to be a Bearcat. Seeing the national spotlight on our student-athletes, coaches and university community, I can’t help but think that this is just a hint of what’s to come when we officially call the Big 12 home.
The passion and dedication of people like you have helped elevate UC to the elite ranks of college athletics. And now that the opportunity is here, we’re not getting complacent; we want to be ready to compete—and to win—from the very first day we enter the Big 12.
I’m pleased to announce that later today UC Athletics is launching the Day One Ready Campaign, a $100 million fundraising initiative that will position the Bearcats to compete at those high levels and bring championships to Cincinnati. To achieve that vision, we’ve identified key fundraising projects within these priority areas:
• Signature Facilities
• Student-Athlete Wellness
• Championship Readiness
As a signifcant part of the university's comprehensive effort Next, Now: The Campaign for Cincinnati, the Day One Ready campaign reflects where we’re heading in competition and recruiting as a Power 5 university, but to get there, we need you. Your philanthropic support for the Bearcats is more important than ever, and we look forward to connecting with you soon to find ways we can continue to partner together.
With $24 million dollars raised to date during the silent phase of this campaign, we can’t thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do to make UC Athletics among the best in the country.
Go Bearcats!
With gratitude,
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RE: FUND RAISING
I don't see key personnel retention listed as one of the priority areas.
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Cal1362
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IMO, accomplishing those goals is THE key to personnel retention.
Just paying CLF and CWM "more" won't keep them at UC because ultimately there are plenty of schools with deeper pockets out there. Showing CLF & CWM, their staffs and their families that we are committed to being and staying "ready" plus highlighting our other intangible benefits will keep them here as long as possible and make us super attractive if they unfortunately do move on
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(This post was last modified: 11-23-2021 11:38 AM by Cal1362.)
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OregonBearcat
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RE: FUND RAISING
Day One Video
UC Athletics launches $100 million fundraising initiative
Day One Ready Campaign to prepare Bearcats for Big 12 success
November 15, 2021
Zach Stipe
DAY ONE CAMPAIGN
CINCINNATI – Nov. 23, 2021 – University of Cincinnati Athletics has launched a $100 million fundraising initiative to prepare for the university's upcoming move to the Big 12. UC announced on Sept. 10 that it accepted the invitation to join the conference, which includes members of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and R1 Universities (very high research activity), no later than July 1, 2024.
The Day One Ready Campaign will raise money to directly boost the Bearcats' abilities to enhance the student-athlete experience and compete for championships in its new conference.
The construction of a new indoor practice and performance facility on campus is a key project of the campaign.
UC is nearly a quarter of the way to the $100 million goal, having already raised $24 million during the "silent phase" of the fundraising campaign.
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11-23-2021 07:44 PM |
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doss2
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RE: FUND RAISING
If you have to take an RMD, a contribution through the IRA qualifies as part of your RMD.
MS Tax UC
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11-23-2021 07:55 PM |
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skylinecat
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RE: FUND RAISING
I spent 10 minutes on the website before realizing you can't give money online at this time without contacting ucats and speaking with a rep. I've loved everything cunningham has done up to this point but when we're 4th in the country in football and just spanked Illinois, now is the time to get people's quick donations. You can always go after the whales later.
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11-23-2021 08:04 PM |
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doss2
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RE: FUND RAISING
(11-23-2021 07:44 PM)OregonBearcat Wrote: Day One Video
UC Athletics launches $100 million fundraising initiative
Day One Ready Campaign to prepare Bearcats for Big 12 success
November 15, 2021
Zach Stipe
DAY ONE CAMPAIGN
CINCINNATI – Nov. 23, 2021 – University of Cincinnati Athletics has launched a $100 million fundraising initiative to prepare for the university's upcoming move to the Big 12. UC announced on Sept. 10 that it accepted the invitation to join the conference, which includes members of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and R1 Universities (very high research activity), no later than July 1, 2024.
The Day One Ready Campaign will raise money to directly boost the Bearcats' abilities to enhance the student-athlete experience and compete for championships in its new conference.
The construction of a new indoor practice and performance facility on campus is a key project of the campaign.
UC is nearly a quarter of the way to the $100 million goal, having already raised $24 million during the "silent phase" of the fundraising campaign.
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So $76,000,000 divided by 22,000 season tickets means $3,455 for each ticket.
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OregonBearcat
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RE: FUND RAISING
UC approves spending millions to start work on indoor practice facility
By Steve Watkins – Staff reporter, Cincinnati Business Courier
The University of Cincinnati’s board of trustees has approved spending $7 million to start work on its new indoor practice facility.
UC is spending that money on design and pre-construction work for the facility to be built on the site of the Sheakley Athletic Center. It will replace UC’s current football practice facility at that location at the northwest corner of Corry Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue, just east of Nippert Stadium. The current facility has a full and a half football field and is covered by an inflatable bubble during the cold-weather months.
“That facility has reached its useful life and is actually beyond its useful life,” Pat Kowalski, UC’s acting senior vice president for administration and finance, said at the meeting.
The $7 million portion of the project includes design work, estimating and other work aimed at determining a final maximum cost of the project. The full cost has yet to be set. No timetable for construction has been announced.
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RE: FUND RAISING
(12-15-2021 10:33 PM)OregonBearcat Wrote: UC approves spending millions to start work on indoor practice facility
By Steve Watkins – Staff reporter, Cincinnati Business Courier
The University of Cincinnati’s board of trustees has approved spending $7 million to start work on its new indoor practice facility.
UC is spending that money on design and pre-construction work for the facility to be built on the site of the Sheakley Athletic Center. It will replace UC’s current football practice facility at that location at the northwest corner of Corry Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue, just east of Nippert Stadium. The current facility has a full and a half football field and is covered by an inflatable bubble during the cold-weather months.
“That facility has reached its useful life and is actually beyond its useful life,” Pat Kowalski, UC’s acting senior vice president for administration and finance, said at the meeting.
The $7 million portion of the project includes design work, estimating and other work aimed at determining a final maximum cost of the project. The full cost has yet to be set. No timetable for construction has been announced.
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It would seem this is right on schedule, for both retaining our coach and preparing to compete at an even higher level in the Big XII. My guess is the final estimated price tag will approach $100 million. This will have to be shoehorned into a tight space and some other campus buildings may require demolition or at least modification, along with infrastructure, street, and pedestrian traffic changes. Maybe they'll even slip a couple of classrooms into it to justify some state funding.
(This post was last modified: 12-16-2021 07:37 AM by OKIcat.)
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