Cougar Club and Scholarship Fund
Mission
The mission of the Cougar Club & Scholarship Fund is to support Columbia College’s dedication to student-athlete excellence both on and off the field and court of play. Established in 1998, the Cougar Club & Scholarship Fund raises financial support for Columbia College’s five varsity sports, including Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball and Softball.
Cougar accomplishments
Columbia College is one of nearly 300 institutions that compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Cougar athletic program has established itself as one of the top competitors in the NAIA. Some of the Cougars’ accomplishments are:
- 44 American Midwest Conference-Championship titles
- 49 National Championship appearances
- 3 NAIA National Championship titles
- In 2008-09:
- The Men’s Basketball team finished as the National Runner-Up.
- 3 out of 5 Cougar teams finished their season at the National Tournament.
- Cougar Athletics posted a combined overall record of 138 wins, 39 losses and 3 ties—a 77% winning percentage.
Why give?
Your contribution to the Cougar Club & Scholarship Fund will help honor the past and ensure the future successes of Columbia College Athletics. Contributions are used as scholarship support for student-athletes and to improve facilities and provide operational funding for Cougar Athletics. Though you cannot be on the field or the court with the student-athletes, your support is an excellent way to be a part of the team and help the Cougars improve on the tradition of athletic excellence.
Membership
Businesses and individuals can support Cougar Athletics in three ways:
Donations
Donations to the Cougar Club & Scholarship Fund are tracked annually and over a donor's lifetime (see charts below for more information). Donors receive recognition in all game day programs and the college’s annual report, which is mailed each fall to more than 50,000 Columbia College alumni and friends. Lifetime Hall of Fame donors receive an automatic nomination for the Columbia College Athletic Hall of Fame. Monetary donations to the Cougar Club & Scholarship Fund are tax-deductible.
| Annual | Lifetime (Cumulative) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Category | Level | Category |
| $2,500+ | All-American | $100,000 | Hall of Fame |
| $500-$2,499 | All-Conference | $50,000 | Honorary Athletic Director |
| $100-$499 | MVP | $25,000 | Honorary Coach |
| $99 and below | Team Captain | $10,000 | Lifetime Teammate |
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available in a variety of amounts and may include on-site signage, logo placement on promotional materials, public announcements during contests, reserved parking, tickets to athletic events and the opportunity to distribute coupons or products. Sponsor packages can be designed to fit your needs. Sponsorships are not tax-deductible.
| Level | Category |
|---|---|
| $2,500+ | Silver |
| $500-$2,499 | Navy |
| $100-$499 | Gray |
| $99 and below | Blue |
Season tickets
Families and individuals can join the Cougar family and receive admission to contests, preferred parking, invitations to special Cougar events and more. A variety of sports passes are available; see chart for details. Season ticket purchases are not tax-deductible.
Benefits |
$75 Cougar Pass | $250 Family Pass | $500 All-Access Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
All-sport pass (allows four people to attend all regular season home athletic events) |
x | x | |
| 20 admissions to any home event (may be used by one or more fans per event during the regular season) | x | ||
| Halftime access to Bixby Room events | x | x | x |
| Game program recognition | x | x | x |
| Invitation to hospitality events and banquets | x | x | x |
| Reserved parking in Lot A for all home events | x | ||
| One year access to campus recreation facilities | x |
For more information, please contact Ryan McDannold, Assistant Director of Athletics, at (573) 875-7419 or rlmcdannold1@ccis.edu