Athletics is vital to our students’ growth and development. We have two ways to be recognized for your philanthropic support of student athletes and their teams, as well as the Athletics Program.
You can impact Warrior Athletics in various ways. Choose to support a specific sport directly or explore our scholarship options. Your donation helps advance the Warrior Way and strengthens the Warrior Nation.
Learn more about the different options for giving on the page below.
"TEAM SPIRIT" GIVING
All Gifts, All Sizes, All Impacts for the Programs You Choose
Your passion for a specific team is what drives us. When you make a gift of any size to a specific team or club sport, your "Team Spirit" level donation goes directly to the program you choose. These funds supports immediate needs like new equipment, team meals, and travel expenses for your favorite athletes. It's the perfect way to show your pride and make a tangible difference for the student-athletes you care about most. You can make gifts to teams that have set up funds through our Team Spirit giving page. Find their team pages at waldorfwarriors.com.
"Team Spirit" Giving | Gift Amount (to a Specific Team) | Benefits |
Any Amount | Any Team or Club Sport | Your name will be recognized as a "Team Spirit" donor, and you will receive regular updates and stories from the team you supported, showing you the direct impact of your generosity. |
THE W CLUB
Investing in the Future of Waldorf Athletics
For those who are committed to the success of all our student-athletes and the future of Waldorf Athletics, we invite you to join the W Club. The W Club is our premier donor recognition program for gifts to our general athletics fund.Your support at these levels helps us provide resources that benefit every sport, including professional coaching, trainers, training facilities, and overall program stability.
The W Club is the Warrior Way: Invest in Our Student-Athletes
At Waldorf University, our student-athletes are at the heart of everything we do. From the football field to the wrestling mat, the volleyball court to the bowling lanes, our men’s, women’s, and club sports programs are built on a foundation of discipline, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. These men and women are more than athletes; they are future leaders, scholars, and community members who represent the very best of Waldorf.
This year, we invite you to join us in a powerful way. By contributing to the W Club, you become a vital part of their journey, providing the resources our entire athletics program needs to reach new heights.
Why Your Support Matters—Your Impact, Their Success
We know that giving is a deeply personal experience, and we want you to feel the direct impact of your generosity. Your contribution is more than a gift; it's an investment in a cause you believe in.
- Fueling Their Dreams: When you give, you are directly supporting the athletics program’s investment in trainers, facilities, and staff so they focus on their studies and their sport, knowing that you believe in their potential.
- A Front-Row Seat to Success: Your support gives you a unique connection to our programs. You'll have a front-row seat to the results of your generosity, celebrating our victories and cheering us on throughout the season. You become part of the Waldorf Athletics family.
- Building a Legacy of Excellence: By investing in our programs, you are helping us build a legacy of success that extends far beyond the final score. You are helping to shape the character of our student-athletes, teaching them the value of hard work, perseverance, and community.
- Community, United: Your contribution unites us as a community, showing our student-athletes that they have a strong and dedicated support system behind them. This sense of belonging and encouragement is a powerful motivator.
Every single gift of every size creates a ripple effect of positive change. Imagine the feeling of pride as you watch our teams compete, knowing you played a crucial role in their success.
Thank you for believing in our Warriors.
How to Give: the W Club is a donor recognition program for donors to athletics funds.
- Friend Level: $25 helps provide a new practice ball or a piece of essential equipment for a team.
- Service Level: $50 helps fund a team meal for a road trip, bringing our Warriors together before a big game.
- Purple Level: $100 helps cover the cost of a team uniform, giving our athletes a sense of pride and unity.
- Gold Level: $250 helps provide essential training equipment, enhancing our programs and giving our athletes the tools they need to succeed.
- Warrior Level: $500 helps support our student-athletes' well-being by providing for the professional trainers who keep them healthy and at the top of their game.
- Torch Level: $1,000 helps create a scholarship for a student-athlete for one semester, providing them with the opportunity to thrive academically and athletically.
- Letters Level: $2,500 helps a team travel to a conference championship tournament, giving them the chance to compete for a title and represent Waldorf University on a bigger stage.
- Coach Level: $5,000 helps provide for the professional coaching necessary to grow athletes and form competitive teams.
- Champion Level: $10,000 helps cover the significant travel costs associated with NAIA and Club athletics so students can put to the test everything they practiced, including expenses for national championships.
Levels & Benefits |
Friend |
Warrior | Torch | Letters | Coach | Champion |
Gift Amount |
$10 |
$500 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
Tax Deductible and Eligible for Matching Gifts | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Program Listing* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Honorary Game Day Coach | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Practice Invitation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Online Donor Listing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Extra media presence, game day shout out** | Options discussed w/donor(s) | Options discussed w/donor(s) | Options discussed w/donor(s) | Options discussed w/donor(s) | ||
Game Day Concierge Access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Programs when printed
**Socia media, media, photographs, etc. will all be discussed with donor(s)
Join us in empowering these incredible young men and women. Your generosity will help them reach new heights, both in their athletic pursuits and in their personal growth.
Let's make this season our best one yet. Go Warriors!