University of San Francisco student-athletes need your support. One of the many sources of pride for USF fans is the high level of success enjoyed by each program. That level of success would not be possible without the support offered to more than 225 student- athletes at USF. Annual giving is what keeps USF Athletics moving forward.

Athletics joins academics at University of San Francisco to enhance the image of our University. Both go hand-in-hand to promote excellence. The athletic program needs your support as it strives to build the type of program which is first class in every respect. This is where you can have a very positive impact. In order to attract quality student-athletes, and to provide facilities necessary for them to successfully compete in the West Coast Conference, your financial support is needed through gifts to the Dons Fund. The money raised by the Dons Fund will help provide program support to all 15 D-I sports programs. Program support includes, but is not limited to, providing funds for recruiting, scheduling, travel, equipment, and training. 

Direct gifts to USF Athletics are tax deductible and our tax id is #94-1156628. Tax deductibility may vary, however, for contributions made in conjunction with a golf tournament, raffle, auction or other USF Athletics event. Please contact event coordinators for details regarding tax deductibility.

The San Francisco Dons Fund is the overarching giving society that unifies all donors who give annually to USF Athletics. The SFDF has a stratified giving plan that will recognize your loyalty and generosity to USF Athletics. This annual giving model will deliver donor benefits in a timely and consistent manner, offer unique opportunities to enjoy exclusive events, and ensure that you continue to receive communication from your favorite sports. All annual solicitations and associated benefits will now channel through the SFDF, decreasing the number of solicitations you will receive each year and unifying our annual giving effort.

SFDF Benefits Chart - coming soon!
 
$1,000 and above - SFDF Benefits + President's Ambassadors Benefits 
Annual gifts of $1,000 or more qualify you for membership in the University's President's Ambassadors Giving Society, benefits here!

The fiscal year of the University of San Francisco and the San Francisco Dons Fund begins on June 1st and ends on May 31st. 

Any gifts received during the fiscal year (June 1-May 31st) will be counted toward benefits for the next year.  

The USF Athletic Development Office will send invoices out in February. Our goal is to have all gifts and payments renewed or paid by the middle of May.  

Yes, you can arrange to make scheduled payments ONLINE or contact the Athletic Development office at 415-422-6006 or email Carli Thomas, Assistant Athletic Director for Annual and Special Gifts, at cbthomas@usfca.edu for more information.

Yes, matching gifts are encouraged and allows for an increase in your contribution. Please see your employer’s Human Resource office for the appropriate paperwork or contact the Athletic Development office at 415-422-6006 or email Carli Thomas, Assistant Athletic Director, at cbthomas@usfca.edu for more information.

Absolutely. Many donors contribute funds to honor a loved one or special individual. If you would like to make your gift in honor or memory of another person - or if you wish to give in another's name - just let us know the details. If a gift is made in memory of someone who has passed away, the USF Athletic Development will notify their family of any gifts made in tribute. If a gift is made in honor of someone's life or career, they will be notified of any gifts unless the donor requests anonymity.

Yes, we are ethically bound to respect your wishes and we will not make your contribution known to the public if requested.  

Your bequest to USF Athletics through your will or living trust can take any of a number of forms. You can bequeath a specific dollar amount, or a portion of what remains after your obligations to others are fulfilled. You can designate your bequest to support the University as a whole, or a specific college or school. Through your bequest you can establish a permanent named fund for scholarships, program support, or the like. 

USF Athletics can use your support in hosting events in the Bay Area and in other key locations where our teams compete. If you are interested in partnering with USF Athletics on an event, please contact the Athletic Development office at 415-422-6006 or email Carli Thomas, Assistant Athletic Director, at cbthomas@usfca.edu.

There are many ways you can benefit USF Athletics by donating an in-kind gift. Accepted items include products and services that can be used by our student-athletes or teams and that USF Athletics would normally need to purchase. In addition, we welcome your donation of items (e.g. vacation getaways, tickets to games and events, sports memorabilia, luxury items, unique opportunities, gift certificates, etc.) for use in auctions, raffles, or as prizes for fundraising events to benefit USF Athletics. Please call the Athletic Development office at 415-422-6006 or email Carli Thomas, Assistant Athletic Director, at cbthomas@usfca.edu.for more information about in-kind donations.

You can update your information and/or request to receive USF Athletics email updates by contacting the Athletic Development office at 415-422-6006 or email Carli Thomas, Senior Assistant Athletic Director, Development, at cbthomas@usfca.edu.