Giving Day is when we secure many of the funds essential for our programs. This year, we aim to raise $279,339 to support daily operations and enhance the student-athlete experience.
INVESTING IN OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES
Your donation to Men's Rowing helps shape the future of our exceptional student-athletes and supports our storied athletics program.
Your contribution today will go to supporting 100% of our operations budget, including –
- Equipment – boats, oars, ergometers, and technology
- Training Trips – Winter Camp in Newport Beach, CA and Spring Break in Clemson, SC. (flights, hotel, food and boat transportation)
- Team Travel - Hotel, transportation and food costs for travel to races.
- Recruiting – covers coaches travel to visit clubs and regattas as well as official visits for recruits
- Apparel – team training and racing apparel
- Awards – end of year team awards and senior banquet
SUPPORT BU MEN'S ROWING
An anonymous donor will match all gifts, dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000!
If 300 donors make a gift to men's rowing it will unlock a $50,000 bonus to the team's endowments!
MEN'S ROWING GIVING LEVELS
Young Alumni Impact
Graduates of the last 10 years(2015- 2024). Donors at this level are asked to contribute a minimum of $120 with a one-time gift or $10 monthly
The 1937 Club
1937 is the year rowing was established at Boston University. Members of the 1937 Club are asked to make a one-time contribution of $232 or monthly donations of $19.37.
The Rodney S. Pratt Club
Those who contribute $600 annually or $50 monthly, will be recognized as part of the Rodney S. Pratt club. Coach Pratt served as head coach of the program from 1990 to 2008.
The Raymond J. Buell Jr. Club
Following the Rodney Pratt gift level, the Raymond J. Buell Jr. Club increases the level of investment to $1,000 annually or a recurring monthly contribution of $83.
The James E. Nesworthy Club
Donors who make a one-time gift of $5,000 or $416 monthly will be recognized as part of The James E. Nesworthy Club. The Nesworthy Club recognizes the longest tenured head coach in program history - Jim Nesworthy.
Power 10 Club
Investments made at $10,000+ level will be recognized as part of the Power 10 Club.
Endowment Level Gifts
To support one of the team's endowments, a minimum one-time gift of $25,000 is required.
Name and Fund Men’s Crew Spring Break Trip
Donors who make a total investment of $75,000 to Friends of Men’s Rowing for the purpose of funding the team’s spring break training trip to Clemson, SC, will be given the opportunity to name the trip for one (1) year.
HELP BU ROWING BEAT THEIR BEST
Teams that exceed their best Giving Day revenue will receive bonus funds directly supporting their program. Men’s Rowing is determined to surpass its goal of $279,339 We’re ready for the challenge—are you?
YOUNG ALUMNI CHALLENGE
The more young alumni (Classes of 2015–2024) who participate, the greater the impact! If we reach our goal of 70 men's rowing young alumni, additional matching funds will be unlocked, thanks to a generous donor.
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