Buff Club Closes Out Another Record Year

BOULDER—Thanks to the unmatched support of Buff Nation, the University of Colorado Athletic Department and the Buff Club Wednesday announced record-breaking fundraising success.

Fiscal year 2023 saw a record-shattering total of $28,037,617.10 given to Colorado Athletics through the Buff Club. This total also marks the first time in athletic department history with over $20 million raised in consecutive years (2022 totaled $20.2 million).

"I appreciate the continued investment of our alumni, donors, and fans in our student-athletes and our world-class programs," CU Athletic Director Rick George said. "These investments allow us to compete for and win championships. Leon and his team have done a fantastic job setting the fundraising record in 2023 and reaching the $20 million mark for two consecutive years, but our job is not done yet. With the current state of college athletics, the financial support of Buff Nation will be needed now more than ever as we transition into the Big 12 and continue to navigate the challenges ahead."

This past spring, the Buff Club also successfully launched its new leadership-giving initiative named The Flatirons Society. This society honors those who make annual leadership gifts of $10,000 or more inclusive of per-seat contributions, scholarships, excellence fund giving, endowments, and capital projects. Additional benefits are reserved exclusively for those who commit to multi-year philanthropic pledges. Prior to its launch, just over 200 such donors met this standard. In fiscal year 2023, membership increased by nearly 100 donors and was responsible for $14.3 million (a 36% increase in membership).

"Our Buff Club is extremely grateful for the investments of CU alumni, donors, and fans around the world," Senior Associate Athletic Director and Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Leon Jackson III said. "The single most impactful way to promote the success of our 350+ student-athletes in and out of the classroom is through donor investments. We will seek to build upon this success as we continue our march toward national prominence."

To learn more about how you can invest in the life-changing experiences being provided within CU Athletics, please visit www.cubuffclub.com, email buffclub@colorado.edu, or call (303) 492-2200.

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