The University of Nevada athletics department is excited to announce the "We Are Nevada" campaign, the first major initiative of the newly launched Wolf Pack Athletic Association, which was formed to provide a more seamless experience for Wolf Pack donors, fans and alumni and to grow support for our more than 400 student-athletes to ensure they can compete for championships and prepare them to excel in their lives after graduation. The Wolf Pack Athletic Association is a re-brand and re-organization of Nevada Athletics development, tickets, and special events. More details on the Wolf Pack Athletic Association will be coming in the months ahead.
In July, Wolf Pack athletics director Doug Knuth noted that Nevada’s budget deficit will likely be more than $10 million for the 2020-21 academic year, despite numerous budget and staffing reductions that have been implemented as a result of t
he impact of COVID-19.
Many members of Wolf Pack Nation have asked how they can partner with Nevada Athletics to support our student-athletes during these difficult times. Our response was the creation of the We Are Nevada campaign.
With an overall goal of $1,730,000, We Are Nevada will impact the entire Athletic Department. You may be surprised to learn, that each year, our teams have a specific goal to reach as part of their overall operating budget. In this year, more than ever, it is critical that we reach those goals, along with growing support to our Pack Excellence Fund. The Pack Excellence Fund supports scholarships, nutrition, and vital student-athlete support areas of academics, sports medicine, and strength & conditioning.
A significant part of the overall budget shortfall will be due to the loss of more than $8 million in ticket revenue. While we are not able to gather in person as a community right now, we hope that many in our Wolf Pack family might consider making contributions of their usual ticket payments. Gifts to We Are Nevada will have a direct impact on the lives and experience of our student-athletes. Visit our campaign gift page (CLICK HERE) to make a gift to the Pack Excellence Fund and the teams of your choice today.
Due to numerous tax benefits, 2020 is a great time to consider a charitable contribution. There are benefits to both individuals who itemize their taxes and those who do not itemize. These benefits end in 2021, so be sure to take advantage of them now. More information on the tax benefits can be found by CLICKING HERE.
All donations to the We Are Nevada campaign are a 100% charitable contribution. For more information on the campaign, contact Drake Sacenti at (775) 682-6974 or email WolfPack@unr.edu.
As we all know, the strength of the Wolf is the Pack, and we need our Pack more than ever before. We are grateful to have you by our side as we move forward! #BattleBorn
