Solidify the future by joining the investors society
The Investors Society is a philanthropic giving association for leadership-level support to the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA). The DIA created the Investors Society to attack, aggressively and strategically, the dramatically changing college athletics landscape, with an eye toward student-athlete development and championship performance. Through a focused, philanthropic investment in Illinois Athletics, Investors Society members are positioning the DIA to recruit and retain championship-caliber people, provide a life-changing educational experience to Fighting Illini student-athletes, and pursue championships at the highest level.
An elite group of the DIA’s most generous and loyal donors will be known as the Investors Society, taking an active role in providing the resources for Fighting Illini Athletics to excel, now and in the future, against the backdrop of an industry facing the most dramatic period of change in its history. With such disruption comes opportunity, and with the support of the Investors Society, Illinois Athletics will innovate, lead, and succeed in its pursuit to build the model high-major college athletics program in the new era of the industry.
PARTNER WITH ILLINOIS ATHLETICS TODAY AS A MEMBER OF THE INVESTORS SOCIETY AND BECOME A LEADER IN OUR INNOVATION FOR THE STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE.
Sustaining Success
Illinois Athletics remains relentlessly committed to upgrading our program’s infrastructure. Those choosing to become a part of the Investors Society will see their investments used to make additional improvements to our strategic priorities, including:
Investments in action
invests
million annually
in the student-athlete experience, not including capital projects or facility maintenance. These investments are integral to more than 500 student-athletes each year.
Investment levels
Success is a journey, not a destination. With that in mind, we ask prospective members of the Investors Society to partner with us through a five-year commitment at one of the following investment levels:
$10,000 - $19,999
$20,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $249,999
$250,000 - $499,999
$500,000 - $999,999
$1,000,000 and above
*Amounts listed above represent the minimum annual contribution over a five-year period.
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS & EXPERIENCES
Members of the Investors Society will enjoy a unique return on their investment through a concierge experience with Illinois Athletics which focuses on a deeper, more meaningful engagement with our program. Exclusive opportunities made available to Investors Society members will be determined by level of support.
The exclusive benefits and experiences include invitations to VIP events, gameday behind-the-scenes and sideline access, travel to away competitions and tournaments, and more.
Build a relationship with those who benefit from your investment the most. Members of the Investors Society will have an opportunity to get behind-the-scenes access to Illinois coaches & administrators through unique events & experiences.
Investors who join with a commitment of $500,000 or more will have the unique opportunity to experience an exclusive retreat with Illinois Athletics administration and head coaches.
Members have the opportunity to be recognized in the football gameday program, on the website, and on a donor recognition wall at an athletics facility throughout the year.
Join Illinois Athletics in celebrating the positive returns on your investment by receiving quarterly & annual investment summaries. These reports will highlight the financial and on-field growth of your investment and keep you up-to-date with the progress being made.
*Some experiences may require additional registration and/or fees.
Ways To Give
An annual contribution at one of the Investor Society investment levels is required to maintain an active membership. Gifts to the Investors Society are 100% tax deductible and may be designated to a specific sport as requested. Contributions to the Investors Society are accepted in the form of:
