Lifetime giving provides an equitable method of allocating Athletic Foundation benefits that exist in limited quantities. The lifetime giving system’s purpose is to offer fair access to high-demand and low-supply benefits for our faithful Eagle supporters. Moving to a Lifetime Giving model will enable recognition of longtime and new supporters of Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation. This change provides further clarity to the ticket purchasing process given the IRS changes regarding priority points systems. The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation will issue tax receipts based on current guidance and the deductibility remains in the control of the recipient. For tax-related questions, donors should seek answers from a licensed tax professional. The Georgia Southern University Athletic Department appreciates the support donors provide to the GSAF.
Lifetime giving is the total of all contributions (excluding planned gifts) made to the Athletic Foundation through your donor account.
Lifetime giving impacts benefits such as:
- ticket placement;
- away game football tickets;
- bowl game tickets;
- season ticket upgrades;
- premium seating and suite options/waiting list placement;
- tickets to conference or NCAA championships and tournaments; and
- athletics’ special events.
How It Works
Athletic Foundation lifetime giving totals are not ‘cashed’ or ‘spent.’ They continue to accrue as you make additional donations to the Athletic Foundation. The system recognizes ongoing commitment to Georgia Southern Athletics. The higher your lifetime giving total, means improved access to exclusive items and events. Lifetime giving total and ranking are automatically updated in our database each time you make a donation to the Athletic Foundation.
It’s important to note:
- There are a variety of methods to make your gift. Donations may be paid with flexible options such as annual, quarterly or monthly payments. You may choose to pay via credit card, bank draft or payroll deduction (payroll deduction for Georgia Southern employees only).
- To view your current Lifetime Giving information, please log onto your online account at GSEagles.com/Login.
How To Increase Lifetime Giving & Rank
| LIFETIME GIVING TOTALS - As acknowledged by Athletic Foundation beginning 1982 |
| Cumulative Lifetime Athletics Giving (Does not include Planned Gifts or Donor Events) |
| Restricted (Sports Specific Giving), Unrestricted Giving (Erk Russell Fund), Capital and Endowments (Major Gifts, Facilities, Endowed Scholarships) & Football Suites & Tailgate Suites minus the cost of the tickets and/or parking fees. |
1 point per $1 donated |
The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation's primary goal is to provide our student-athletes with the opportunity to compete for a championship ring and earn a college education while developing them as future leaders in their respective communities.
The mission of the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation, Inc. is to provide private financial support for athletic scholarships, facilities and staff enhancement for the Athletic Department of Georgia Southern University. All of the activities of the Athletic Foundation are conducted with the highest regard for academic and athletic excellence and within the guidelines established by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, conference affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
