(01-10-2012 12:11 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 05:21 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 04:55 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  Any idea where the donation(s) to go from 7.5 to 8.2 came from?

Wasnt me, I am tapped out.

Hmmm...was hoping it was Michael Turner, Larry English, or Doug Free. They've been collecting big paychecks as of late.

That would be sad as the 99k-25k donation requests have been open since homecoming...that would mean that very few are stepping up.

Twenty-four people donating 25k has more promise for the future of our program than two or three 300-200k donations only from NFL players along with no other people stepping up.

(01-10-2012 12:25 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(01-10-2012 12:11 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 05:21 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 04:55 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  Any idea where the donation(s) to go from 7.5 to 8.2 came from?

Wasnt me, I am tapped out.

Hmmm...was hoping it was Michael Turner, Larry English, or Doug Free. They've been collecting big paychecks as of late.

That would be sad as the 99k-25k donation requests have been open since homecoming...that would mean that very few are stepping up.

Twenty-four people donating 25k has more promise for the future of our program than two or three 300-200k donations only from NFL players along with no other people stepping up.

How do people even know about the donating opportunities? Have letters and brochures gone out to the donor base? Phone calls?

(01-10-2012 12:11 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 05:21 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 04:55 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  Any idea where the donation(s) to go from 7.5 to 8.2 came from?

Wasnt me, I am tapped out.

Hmmm...was hoping it was Michael Turner, Larry English, or Doug Free. They've been collecting big paychecks as of late.

I'd like to see everyone giving back, but we need to stop assuming that the NFL guys are so loaded that they can cut huge checks to athletics. Turner has a lot more yards in the rearview mirror than he does in front of him. English, unfortunately, won't be making anything other than a make-good deal once his rookie contract is up.

We have NIU alumni who have WAY more money than the football players that always get mentioned, and they're people who's earning potential doesn't get severely curtailed once they turn 30.

I think they should give back to the university who put them in position to earn those paychecks, but we can't simply assume that they have a hundred grand to fork over, so they should.

(01-10-2012 01:09 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  How do people even know about the donating opportunities? Have letters and brochures gone out to the donor base? Phone calls?

Other than the request for funding on the website I think they are running a more passive fundraising campaign. They know that times are tough and really aren't going to come out asking for money directly. They are giving us information on how this will improve athletics, why it is needed, where we can go for more info or who to call if we are interested in opportunities to give.

I think it is rather amazing 90.5% of the money has already been pledged in less then 4 months. My WAG is that us little people donating $1-$24,999 could make up between 300-500k so we really need about 1mil more. We will see if the BOT allows the ground breaking to happen this spring with such a good showing so far.

(01-10-2012 01:31 PM)cawoo22 Wrote:  

(01-10-2012 12:11 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 05:21 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 04:55 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  Any idea where the donation(s) to go from 7.5 to 8.2 came from?

Wasnt me, I am tapped out.

Hmmm...was hoping it was Michael Turner, Larry English, or Doug Free. They've been collecting big paychecks as of late.

I'd like to see everyone giving back, but we need to stop assuming that the NFL guys are so loaded that they can cut huge checks to athletics. Turner has a lot more yards in the rearview mirror than he does in front of him. English, unfortunately, won't be making anything other than a make-good deal once his rookie contract is up.

We have NIU alumni who have WAY more money than the football players that always get mentioned, and they're people who's earning potential doesn't get severely curtailed once they turn 30.

I think they should give back to the university who put them in position to earn those paychecks, but we can't simply assume that they have a hundred grand to fork over, so they should.

Correct. Even Sam Hurd had to get a second job.

So, basically the little people will get solicitations for bricks. I can live with that.

How different this campaign is from the Yordon Center, where they solicited donations in the $1,000 - $10,000 range with nice brochures and offered wall tiles and names in the foyer.

(01-10-2012 01:49 PM)sarasotahuskie Wrote:  

(01-10-2012 01:31 PM)cawoo22 Wrote:  

(01-10-2012 12:11 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 05:21 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(01-09-2012 04:55 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  Any idea where the donation(s) to go from 7.5 to 8.2 came from?

Wasnt me, I am tapped out.

Hmmm...was hoping it was Michael Turner, Larry English, or Doug Free. They've been collecting big paychecks as of late.

I'd like to see everyone giving back, but we need to stop assuming that the NFL guys are so loaded that they can cut huge checks to athletics. Turner has a lot more yards in the rearview mirror than he does in front of him. English, unfortunately, won't be making anything other than a make-good deal once his rookie contract is up.

We have NIU alumni who have WAY more money than the football players that always get mentioned, and they're people who's earning potential doesn't get severely curtailed once they turn 30.

I think they should give back to the university who put them in position to earn those paychecks, but we can't simply assume that they have a hundred grand to fork over, so they should.

Correct. Even Sam Hurd had to get a second job.

Good point. Gotta find a way to make ends meet.

(01-10-2012 02:12 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  So, basically the little people will get solicitations for bricks. I can live with that.

How different this campaign is from the Yordon Center, where they solicited donations in the $1,000 - $10,000 range with nice brochures and offered wall tiles and names in the foyer.

Definitely we are in different financial times and it was a different administration too. How many higher up people are still left over from 2005? Doubt it is more than one or two.

Been curious about the timing. From today's presser....


On the impact of the upcoming Chessick Practice Center
"It's a big deal, because people have used it against us in the past. I know last year it was used against us on the road, they way we practice, under certain conditions. They can't talk about that now. By the spring of this class' freshman year, that facility is going to be close to wrapping up its construction. To be able to show those pictures and talk about it in the homes with those recruits and for it to be a reality and not just a dream is a huge deal."

(02-01-2012 10:09 PM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  Been curious about the timing. From today's presser....


On the impact of the upcoming Chessick Practice Center
"It's a big deal, because people have used it against us in the past. I know last year it was used against us on the road, they way we practice, under certain conditions. They can't talk about that now. By the spring of this class' freshman year, that facility is going to be close to wrapping up its construction. To be able to show those pictures and talk about it in the homes with those recruits and for it to be a reality and not just a dream is a huge deal."

Ya spring 2013 is what I was thinking too.

I still like Bleed's idea of having a donation fund from those on the board who want to - and making a donation from Mr. Dog Pound. I can't make any kind of significant donation...but my $20 pooled with other's $20 could add up to something.

We could ask someone reliable to be in charge of it...I don't know....maybe HuskieBob? (If he wouldn't mind of course)

What does anybody else think of this? Ideas? Anyone?

(02-02-2012 11:05 AM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:  I still like Bleed's idea of having a donation fund from those on the board who want to - and making a donation from Mr. Dog Pound. I can't make any kind of significant donation...but my $20 pooled with other's $20 could add up to something.

We could ask someone reliable to be in charge of it...I don't know....maybe HuskieBob? (If he wouldn't mind of course)

What does anybody else think of this? Ideas? Anyone?

Since Donna posts on here, it's known that NIU is aware of this board. Just ask NIU to set up the fund on their end and Dog Pounders can contribute directly. When a certain level is reached (commemorative brick, etc.), NIU can award the appropriate level of recognition to the Dog Pound.

I am hoping there are 2 or 3 different brick donation amounts: $250, $500 & $1,000 as it would help get a few more bucks out of those who could afford it while still giving something to the $250 donor.

(02-02-2012 11:35 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  I am hoping there are 2 or 3 different brick donation amounts: $250, $500 & $1,000 as it would help get a few more bucks out of those who could afford it while still giving something to the $250 donor.

Gold, silver, and bronze bricks?

(02-03-2012 11:14 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(02-02-2012 11:35 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  I am hoping there are 2 or 3 different brick donation amounts: $250, $500 & $1,000 as it would help get a few more bucks out of those who could afford it while still giving something to the $250 donor.

Gold, silver, and bronze bricks?

Platinum!
*BLING* *BLING*

(02-01-2012 10:15 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(02-01-2012 10:09 PM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  Been curious about the timing. From today's presser....


On the impact of the upcoming Chessick Practice Center
"It's a big deal, because people have used it against us in the past. I know last year it was used against us on the road, they way we practice, under certain conditions. They can't talk about that now. By the spring of this class' freshman year, that facility is going to be close to wrapping up its construction. To be able to show those pictures and talk about it in the homes with those recruits and for it to be a reality and not just a dream is a huge deal."

Ya spring 2013 is what I was thinking too.

I believe I heard it would take 12-14 months from first shovel to complation depending on the weather

Hope for the same weather that put the new dorm project right on schedule. Not much chance of 2 years in a row I am afraid.

(02-03-2012 02:40 PM)HuskieJ Wrote:  Hope for the same weather that put the new dorm project right on schedule. Not much chance of 2 years in a row I am afraid.

I have no problem with a weather delay for the IPF. The new dorm not being ready for move in day could be a HUGE joke for NIU...How is the schedule not ahead now with the great weather we have had?