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Washington State Cougar Athletic Fund

Member Benefit Allocation Process

A priority structure allows for the Cougar Athletic Fund (CAF) to objectively reward loyal and generous supporters of WSU student-athletes.

As of July 1, 2019, priority on season tickets and upgrades, parking, postseason tickets, away game tickets, and other member benefits will be allocated by annual giving level first then CAF rank within each giving level.

ANNUAL GIVING PRIORITY ALLOCATION TIERS:
Tier 1: $25,000+
Tier 2: $10,000-$24,999
Tier 3: $5,000-$9,999
Tier 4: $2,500-$4,999
Tier 5: $1,000-$2,499
Tier 6: $500-$999
Tier 7: $100-$499
Tier 8: General Public

FOR EXAMPLE:
Donor A – Current year giving: $25,000+; CAF Rank: 1,452
Donor B – Current year giving: $10,000-$24,999; CAF Rank: 249
Donor C – Current year giving: $25,000+; CAF Rank: 213
Donor D – Current year giving: $5,000-$9,999; CAF Rank: 2,500
Donor E – Current year giving: $10,000-$24,999/year; CAF Rank: 2,499
Donor F – Current year giving: $0; CAF Rank: 843
Priority assigned in order: Donor C, Donor A, Donor B, Donor E, Donor D, Donor F

CAF Rank & Priority Points

CAF rank is determined by an individual’s priority points. Priority points are accumulated based on giving to the CAF, consecutive years of membership, and purchases of season tickets for football and men’s basketball.

All membership gifts that are submitted to the CAF between July 1 and the date of the re-rankings will be counted toward the member’s current year membership level for ranking purposes.

CAF POINT EQUIVALENTS
Current year annual fund, endowment, gift in kind, or capital gift 4 pts/per dollar
Current year sports specific gift 2 pt/ per dollar
Previous cumulative giving to Athletics includes gift in kind 2 pts/ per dollar
Number of consecutive years of CAF membership 100 pts per years of consecutive membership
Football and/or mens basketball season ticket purchase 1,000 pts/FB & MB season ticket account
Athletics Planned Gift Commitment  10% pts/ per dollar of committed planned gift