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Men's Basketball Drive for Excellence

SMU's arrival into the ACC marks a new chapter in history, placing SMU Athletics back in a power conference. With the naming of Andy Enfield as the new Men's Basketball Head Coach, SMU Athletics continues to build on its legacy of achievement.

Upgrading the Men's Basketball facilities is a crucial step in providing student-athletes with the tools and resources they need to excel. By investing in enhanced team and support spaces, SMU donors will drive the momentum of SMU Men's Basketball in the ACC era.

Expected Impact:

  • Optimize performance through pregame preparation and postgame recovery
  • Enhance teambuilding and collaboration through player-centered spaces
  • Attract top-tier student-athletes with upgraded facilities and staff support
  • Foster internal and external partnerships and innovative ways to engage SMU players and fans

For more information about the Men's Basketball Drive for Excellence and giving opportunities to SMU Athletics, please contact:

  • Joshua Whittenburg
  • Associate Athletic Director for Development
  • 214-768-3315 or
  • jwhittenburg@smu.edu

 

With your gift of $50 or more to the Mothers and Dads Club Special Projects Fund, you'll help transform the future of various student organizations and bring home some school spirit from the Hilltop with an exclusive bag of swag. Through generous donations, the Mothers and Dads Club Special Projects Fund provides support to student organizations so they can offer new opportunities and experiences for students at SMU. Your gift will leave a lasting impact on the Mustang community, and you'll receive a fun bag full of SMU spirit to celebrate our school. Let's come together to help build the future of our students and empower the next generation of leaders.

Gifts of $50 or more made to the Mothers and Dads Club Special Projects Fund will be eligible for the exclusive bag of swag. There are only 500 bags available, so order now and snag yours before they're gone. Bags will be available for pick up at the Mothers and Dads tent on the Boulevard at home games through November 2024.

 

50th Anniversary of the founding of the Maguire Energy Institute

Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor $50,000 (tax deductible amount $46,000)
  • Sponsors one study abroad energy immersion trip for 20 students to areas of interest to the energy industry such as the Middle East, Europe, Canada or similar regions
  • Recognition as presenting sponsor of the 2024 L. Frank Pitts Award Luncheon on all event-related printed materials, including signage, printed program and electronic materials
  • Opportunity to include a company profile on the Institute's website
  • Recognition from the podium at the 2024 L. Frank Pitts Award luncheon
  • Up to 20 tickets to the morning panel and 2 tables of 10 at the luncheon

Platinum Sponsor $30,000 (tax deductible amount $28,000)
  • Sponsors one energy field trip for 20 students to Houston, Midland or other key energy locations to meet with companies, visit drill sites, refineries, powerplants etc.
  • Recognition as platinum sponsor of the 2024 L. Frank Pitts Award Luncheon on all event-related printed materials, including signage, printed program and electronic materials
  • Recognition from the podium at the 2024 L. Frank Pitts Award luncheon
  • 10 tickets to the morning panel, 1 table of 10 at the luncheon

Gold Sponsor $20,000 (tax deductible amount $18,000)
  • Sponsors one academic year of energy topical seminars or Lunch 'n' Learns featuring CEOs, CFOs, Managing Directors and other key leaders from energy related firms
  • Recognition as gold sponsor of the 2024 L. Frank Pitts Award Luncheon in the printed material
  • Recognition from the podium at the 2024 L. Frank Pitts Award luncheon
  • 10 tickets to the morning panel, 1 table of 10 at the luncheon

Silver Sponsor $10,000
  • 10 tickets to the morning panel, table of 10 at the 2024 L. Frank Pitts Award Luncheon
  • Recognition as silver sponsor of the 2024 L. Frank Pitts Award Luncheon in the printed material

Folsom Institute for Real Estate

Membership Levels

Corporate Member
  • 1 board seat at the Leadership Circle level
  • All benefits associated with the Leadership Circle level for 1 individual
  • Ability to name 3 additional board members from firm at the
  • All benefits associated with the for 3 individuals
  • Firm recognized on Institute website and other collateral material where available

Financial Commitment: $15,000 annually

Leadership Circle
  • 1 board seat at the Leadership Circle level
  • Ability to name 1 additional board member from firm at the Advisory level
  • Invitation to Leadership Circle level events
  • Invitation to biannual Institute board meetings
  • Name and firm recognized on Institute website and other material where available
  • Invitation to participate in Institute Leadership Committee and sub-committees
  • Opportunity to significantly impact program changes and growth
  • Invitation to select Cox School events
  • Invitation to speak on special panel discussions
  • Participation in student mentoring program
  • Invitation to student activities and access to resumes
  • Participation as guest speaker

Financial Commitment: $10,000 annually

Advisory Member
  • 1 board seat at the Advisory level
  • Invitation to biannual Institute board meetings
  • Name and firm recognized on Institute website
  • Invitation to select Cox School events
  • Invitation to periodic student-hosted events
  • Invitation to speak on special panel discussions
  • Participation in student mentoring program
  • Invitation to student activities and access to resumes

Financial Commitment: $3,000 annually

Associate Board Member
  • Must be 35 and under, nominated and elected by the Board
  • 1 board seat at the Associate level
  • Invitation to biannual Institute board meetings
  • Name and firm recognized on Institute website
  • Invitation to select Cox School events
  • Invitation to periodic student-hosted events
  • Invitation to speak on special panel discussions
  • Participation in student mentoring program
  • Invitation to student activities and access to resumes

Financial Committment: $500 annually

If you are making a gift for football or men's basketball season tickets, please donate to the Football Seat Premium Fund or Men's Basketball Seat Premium Fund.

For a bench in honor of Paula Strasser

 

To make a tribute gift and support the Jeanne Milazzo Support Staff Award, please make your gift below.

 

To support the Aaron Crawford Memorial Fund, please make your gift below.

 

To make a tribute gift and support the James M. Lewis Memorial Scholarship Fund, please make your gift below.

 

To make a tribute gift in memory of Professor Andrea S. Adams, '11, please make your gift below to support the SMU Chemistry Department.

(Notification will be sent to Dr. Michelle A. Ivy, '07)

 

To make a tribute gift in memory of Dr. Mary Alice Gordon Hurd, please make your gift below to support undergraduates majoring in Psychology.

 

Weber End Zone Complex Recognition

Gifts at all levels, as listed below, are welcome in support of the Weber End Zone Complex. Donors of gifts of all sizes will be listed on a website. Donors of $100 or more will have permanent recognition on plaques at Ford Stadium. Donors of $250 or more will also receive a commemorative miniature football helmet. Gifts to the Garry Weber End Zone Complex made by May 31st, 2024 will be eligible for this promotion.  

 

SMU Cox Women in Business Dinner & Networking Event

Sponsorship Levels

Hilltop Level ($2,500)
  • 1 panelist seat
  • Invitation to SMU Cox BBA Women in Business Meeting for 2023-2024 Academic Year
  • Company Table, including 3 tickets to event
  • Company name and logo listed on invitation, program, and marketing materials
  • Attendee list and resume book

Mustang Level ($1,000)
  • Company Table, including 3 tickets to event
  • Company name and logo listed on invitation, program, and marketing materials
  • Attendee list and resume book

Peruna Level ($250)
  • 1 ticket to event
  • Company name and logo listed on invitation, program, and marketing materials
  • Attendee list and resume book

 

ACC Competitiveness Campaign

Your gift helps SMU compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Gifts to the ACC Competitiveness Campaign provide enhanced support for our student-athletes and coaches and ensure we can effectively recruit, retain, train, teach and compete for championships in the ACC.

 

Thank you for investing in the future of SMU Athletics.

 

Drive for Five

On July 1, SMU officially joined the Atlantic Coast Conference. As we prepare for our first season as members of the ACC, we hope to provide enhanced support for our student-athletes and coaches.

 

Together, we have increased Mustang Club membership way beyond our previous all-time record of 3,500. So now we have our sights set on a new goal: a Drive for Five, reaching 5,000 members to be competitive with our ACC peers.

 

Be a part of the Drive for Five with a gift to the ACC Competitiveness Campaign. Gifts to the ACC Competitiveness Campaign at the giving levels listed below count towards your Mustang Club membership and have additional perks. The ACC Competitiveness Campaign benefits include limited edition SMU x ACC branded items and merchandise.

 

Thank you for helping us reach our Drive for Five goal! The last day to receive Drive for Five ACC Fund benefits is August 1, 2024.

 

ACC Competitiveness Campaign Levels & Benefits

  • $1,000: Window cling, Journal, Hat, Tumbler, 4 Priority Points ($955 tax deductible portion)
  • $500: Window cling, Journal, Hat, 3 Priority Points ($470 tax deductible portion)
  • $250: Window cling, Journal, 2 Priority Points ($235 tax deductible portion)
  • $75: Window cling, 1 Priority Point
  • $25 (Student): Window cling

** To receive credit for student benefits, you must submit a picture of your SMU student ID to the Mustang Club at mustangs@smu.edu. **

 

Suited for Success

Gifts to this fund will allow students to adequately prepare for job opportunities including interviews and social networking events. Your gift will enhance their quality of life and give them a great start to their legal career.

 

Help build the future of SMU Cox

With your gift of $100 or more to the Cox School Renovation and Expansion Fund, you'll help transform the future of business education and bring home a piece of the Hilltop with the limited-edition SMU Cox David B. Miller Business Quadrangle LEGO set. Through the renovation and expansion of its facilities, the Cox School of Business will inspire students, welcome visitors and promote new ways of approaching unique opportunities and thought-provoking challenges. Your gift will leave a lasting impact on the Mustang community, and you'll receive a unique keepsake to cherish the memories of your alma mater. Let's come together to build the future of SMU Cox and empower the next generation of leaders.

Cox Lego Model

Gifts of $100 or more made to the Cox School Renovation and Expansion Fund will be eligible for the LEGO set. There are only 500 sets available, so order now and snag your kit before they're gone. LEGO sets are expected to arrive mid-summer.

 

Simmons 25 by 25 Initiative

Your gift to this scholarship program enables the Simmons School of Education and Human Development to recruit and retain outstanding graduate students.

 

Although more than 60% of Simmons students receive scholarship support each year, affordability remains the top barrier for educators who want to pursue an advanced degree. By 2025, the Simmons School seeks to address more unmet need by securing 25 new scholarships of $25,000 or more – raising $1 million for graduate student scholarships.

 

We invite you to take part in this critical initiative. Shape the future of education and school leadership in Dallas and beyond by supporting extraordinary teachers who impact countless students.

 

2024 SMU Traditions Ornaments

With your gift of $35 or more to the SMU Fund for Greatest Needs, you will receive a commemorative ornament symbolizing the strength and spirit of SMU Mustangs. Ornaments will be shipped in December. To receive multiple ornaments, please make your gift in increments of $35.

  • For example:
  • 1 ornament = $35
  • 2 ornaments = $70
  • 3 ornaments = $105

For ornaments ordered after December 13, we can't guarantee they will arrive by Christmas, but we'll do our very best!

Mustang Club giving opportunities

Anyone who gives a gift of any size to any area of SMU Athletics becomes a member of the Mustang Club, supporting 484 student-athletes as they strive for success in the classroom and in competition. As we enter the ACC, our goal is to reach 3,500 Mustang Club members by May 31, 2024 & a new department record. We appreciate your support in helping our work of Shaping Champions!

Giving opportunities include:

  • ACC Competitiveness Campaign — Support the costs associated with our entry into the premier conference. Ensure we recruit, train and compete at a championship level.
  • Garry Weber End Zone Complex — Expand and improve our beloved Gerald. J. Ford Stadium. The complex will open in fall 2024, creating new opportunities for all student-athletes and fans.
  • Mustang Athletic Fund — Support the annual operation expenses that benefit all student-athletes across 17 sports. Leave a lasting impact on the achievements of SMU Athletics.
  • Mustang Excellence Funds for each sport — Benefit or enhance a specific program's greatest need for the upcoming year, such as recruiting, team travel or special equipment.

SMU Football Excellence Fund

The SMU Men's Football program has a rich history and a bright future. With 175 players drafted to the NFL and 12 conference championships, SMU Football's legacy of excellence is clear. The Mustangs capped off the 2023-2024 season as AAC champions and have continued to showcase their competitiveness in the inaugural ACC season, currently ranked in the top 25 nationally.

The program's success is built on the dedication and commitment of Mustang fans and alumni. Their generosity through the Mustang Excellence Fund has been instrumental in enhancing the Football recruiting budget, revamping our practice field, providing competitive salaries to retain coaches, and funding a full-time registered dietitian/nutritionist and a mental performance coach for Football student-athletes. With an exceptional history and an even more exciting future ahead, please consider making a gift to the Football Excellence Fund to support the SMU Football program. Your support empowers our student-athletes to reach their goals and excel both academically and athletically.

For additional information on the Football program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Men's Basketball Excellence Fund

The SMU Men's Basketball program boasts a legacy of excellence with 119 All-League selections, 24 NBA Draft picks, 16 league championships, 12 NCAA Tournament appearances, 13 Conference Player of the Year awards, 12 All-American honors, and a Final Four appearance.

With the support of Mustang fans and alumni, the Men's Basketball Excellence Fund provides resources to help the team compete at elite levels on and off the court. Generous contributions have enabled significant improvements, including weight room and locker room renovations, enhanced recruiting spaces, and an overall better student-athlete experience, helping the team retain top recruits and staff. Your support of the Men's Basketball Excellence Fund empowers the team to continue its tradition of success.

For additional information on the Men's Basketball program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Men's Golf Excellence Fund

The SMU Men's Golf program has a storied history of success, highlighted by 23 appearances in the NCAA Championship and an NCAA National Title earned in 1954. The team has also secured 10 conference tournament championships and produced 22 All-American golfers and 15 individual conference champions throughout its history.

The Mustang Excellence Fund for Men's Golf is vital in maintaining this success. Many of the team's achievements are due to the support of Mustang fans and alumni, whose generosity provides resources for Men's golf student-athletes to excel. Past contributions have enhanced the Men's Golf training facilities and equipment and increased their travel budget to attend elite tournaments.

With a proud history and an exciting future ahead, we invite you to support the SMU Men's Golf program by making a gift to the Golf Excellence Fund. Your support empowers the student-athletes to achieve their goals and uphold the high standards of SMU Athletics. For additional information on the Men's Golf program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Men's Soccer Excellence Fund

The SMU Men's Soccer program has achieved tremendous success both on and off the field. With 35 NCAA Tournament appearances - including 13 Elite Eight appearances - SMU Men's Soccer boasts a proud tradition of excellence. Committed to maintaining its status as a premier program, the Men's Soccer Excellence Fund provides the team with the resources necessary to reach their highest potential.

By contributing to this fund, you directly support the Men's Soccer student-athletes' needs, including advanced training technology, facility enhancements, travel expenses, and academic support. Your generosity helps build a competitive Men's Soccer program that excels in every aspect of collegiate athletics.

Join us in the commitment to furthering SMU Men's Soccer's legacy of success. For additional information on the Men's Soccer program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Men's Swimming Excellence Fund

The SMU Men's Swimming program has a tradition of excellence, boasting 45 conference titles, producing over 40 Olympians, and 29 national champion athletes. The Men's Swimming program consistently demonstrates dedication to competitive excellence.

Much of the program's success would not be possible without the help of fans, alumni, and donors. Your support is vital to the growth of the team and its student-athletes. The Men's Swimming Mustang Excellence Fund has been instrumental in providing top resources for the athletes, enhancing training facilities, supporting travel to elite competitions, and funding essential resources such as coaching and sports science support.

With a proud history and an exciting future ahead, we invite you to support the SMU Men's Swimming program by making a gift to the Mustang Excellence Fund. Your commitment ensures that the Mustang student-athletes have access to the best possible resources and can compete at the highest level. Your support empowers the student-athletes to achieve their goals and uphold the high standards of SMU Athletics. For additional information on the Men's Swimming program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Women's Basketball Excellence Fund

The SMU Women's Basketball program boasts a proud history with 7 NCAA tournament appearances and 3 conference championships. This success is driven by the generous support of alumni, fans, and donors.

Contributions to the Women's Basketball Excellence Fund are crucial in enhancing training facilities, supporting travel, and improving program infrastructure. Last season, the Women's Basketball Excellence Fund made it possible for the team to travel overseas to compete in Europe.

Excellence Fund resources for Women's Basketball are vital for improving recruiting abilities and program operations, which fosters future success. Please consider supporting the SMU Women's Basketball program by making a gift to the Women's Basketball Excellence Fund. For additional information on the Women's Basketball program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Equestrian Excellence Fund

The SMU Equestrian program has achieved remarkable success, highlighted by back-to-back NCEA National Championships in 2023 and 2024, a Reserve National Championship in 2021, and four conference championships.

Contributions to the Equestrian Excellence Fund are vital for maintaining a premier equestrian program at SMU. The generous support of alumni and fans to the Equestrian Excellence Fund has allowed the team to make significant improvements, such as facility enhancements, an expanded tack room, a horse walker, and other upgrades for SMU equestrian student-athletes.

Please consider supporting the SMU Equestrian program by making a gift to the Equestrian Excellence Fund. Your support ensures the team has the resources to excel both academically and athletically. For additional information on the Equestrian program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Women's Golf Excellence Fund

The SMU Women's Golf program has a proud history, highlighted by 15 NCAA/AIAW Championship appearances and an AIAW national title earned in 1979. The team has secured 4 team conference championships, including back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024. Additionally, the program boasts 22 All-American golfers and 4 individual conference champions throughout its history.

Much of this success is a direct result of the dedication, commitment, and support of Mustang fans and alumni whose collective generosity has helped provide the best possible resources for the Women's Golf student-athletes. Past contributions to the Women's Golf Excellence Fund have provided the team with facility enhancements, two full swing kits, and other impactful resources.

Please consider making a gift to the Mustang Excellence Fund in support of the SMU Women's Golf program. With your support, the team can continue achieving its goals while recruiting top talent to set itself up for success as it enters the Atlantic Coast Conference. For additional information on the Women's Golf program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Women's Rowing Excellence Fund

The SMU Women's Rowing program has achieved remarkable success, securing four consecutive conference championships from 2021 to 2024. The team has also made four NCAA Championship appearances, achieving a program-best 9th place finish in 2023, and has produced 10 All-American rowers in its history.

This success is driven by the generous support of Mustang fans and alumni. This year, contributions to the Women's Rowing Excellence Fund enabled the team to compete at the prestigious Henley Regatta in England. This experience not only bolstered SMU Women's Rowing's recruiting efforts but also strengthened team cohesion and enhanced international awareness of the SMU brand.

We invite you to support the SMU Women's Rowing program by making a gift to the Women's Rowing Excellence Fund. Your support empowers our student-athletes to achieve excellence and uphold SMU's high standards of competitive success.

 

SMU Women's Swimming Excellence Fund

The SMU Women's Swimming program stands out with 17 conference championship titles, 29 NCAA champions, and a legacy of producing over 40 Olympians. These accomplishments reflect the team's tradition of excellence and competitive achievements, which are made possible by the generous contributions of SMU alumni and fans.

The Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Swimming provides vital resources for the program to build upon its impressive history. For example, the fund has been used to enhance dry land training equipment, obtain advanced video analysis systems, and improve the team's travel and recruiting budgets.

By contributing to the Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Swimming, supporters help ensure that the Women's Swimming student-athletes have the resources needed to excel in their sport and uphold the team's distinguished legacy for SMU Athletics. For more information on the Women's Swimming Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Women's Tennis Excellence Fund

The SMU Women's Tennis program boasts a distinguished history with 13 NCAA tournament appearances and three conference tournament championships. Last season, the Mustangs achieved a notable finish, ranked No. 34 in the 2024 ITA Women's Tennis rankings. These accomplishments are made possible through the generous support of SMU fans and alumni to the Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Tennis.

In recent seasons, the Women's Tennis Excellence Fund has provided the team with essential resources, including access to a nutritionist, a tennis-specific strength and conditioning coach, sports psychologists, and a massage therapist. These services are vital for optimizing athlete performance and well-being, directly contributing to their success on and off the court.

By supporting the Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Tennis, you help ensure that the team has the resources needed to excel and compete at the highest level. For more information on the Women's Tennis Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Women's Volleyball Excellence Fund

After a remarkable 2023 season - capturing their third conference title, setting a program-record .947 winning percentage, and making an NCAA tournament appearance - SMU Women's Volleyball entered its inaugural ACC season with significant momentum. The team has delivered impressive upset victories and has consistently been ranked in the top 25 nationally throughout the 2024 season.

The commitment of Mustang fans and alumni has been instrumental in the program's success. Recent support to the Women's Volleyball Excellence Fund enabled the team to compete in Europe and enhanced their recruiting and travel budgets for post-season play.

As the team continues to compete in the ACC, the Women's Volleyball Excellence Fund remains crucial to sustaining their success. Your support provides the resources needed for training, recruitment, and development, helping the Mustangs build on their achievements and excel in the ACC. For more information, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Women's Cross Country/Track and Field Excellence Fund

The SMU Women's Cross Country and Track and Field programs have a history of success, marked by 10 NCAA champions and 262 NCAA All-Americans. This tradition of excellence has been made possible through the vital support of SMU alumni and fans through the Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Excellence Fund.

Recent contributions have significantly impacted the program, providing an Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill and increasing the team's travel budget for elite-level competitions. These upgrades are essential for maintaining top performance and achieving future success.

As the team transitions to higher levels of competition in the ACC, continued support is crucial. By contributing to the Mustang Excellence Fund, you help ensure the Women's Cross Country and Track and Field programs have the resources and training tools needed to excel both on and off the track. For more information on the Women's Cross Country/Track and Field Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Diving Excellence Fund

The SMU Men's and Women's Diving programs have a distinguished history, boasting a combined total of 8 NCAA National Titles, 7 Diving Olympians, and 21 Conference Diver of the Year awards. This legacy of excellence has been supported through the generosity of SMU alumni and fans through the Diving Excellence Fund.

Recent contributions to the Diving Excellence Fund have made a significant impact, enabling the teams to access advanced training resources and facilities. Enhancements such as improved video software and advanced dryland equipment are crucial for maintaining their competitive edge and striving for continued success.

As the diving programs look to build on their impressive achievements, ongoing support remains essential. By contributing to the Mustang Excellence Fund, you ensure that both the Men's and Women's Diving teams have the tools and resources needed to reach new heights in their sport. For more information on the Diving Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Men's Tennis Excellence Fund

The SMU Men's Tennis program boasts a distinguished history with 26 NCAA tournament appearances and 10 conference championships. Much of this success is thanks to the unwavering support of SMU fans and alumni through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Men's Tennis.

In recent seasons, the Men's Tennis Excellence Fund has provided the team with essential resources, including access to a nutritionist, a tennis-specific strength and conditioning coach, sports psychologists, and a massage therapist. These services are vital for optimizing athlete performance and well-being, directly contributing to their success on and off the court.

By supporting the Mustang Excellence Fund for Men's Tennis, you help ensure that the team has the resources needed to excel and compete at the highest level. For more information on the Men's Tennis Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

SMU Women's Soccer Excellence Fund

The SMU Women's Soccer program has a proud history, highlighted by 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, 11 conference championships, and 7 conference tournament championships. Much of the team's success is driven by the generous support of Mustang donors, friends, and alumni.

Contributions to the Women's Soccer Excellence Fund have provided essential resources that strengthen the Women's Soccer program. Recently, generous support has enhanced the team's travel and nutrition budget and helped fund field upgrades.

We invite you to support the SMU Women's Soccer program by making a gift through the Mustang Excellence Fund. Your support is critical in helping the team build upon their success and provide SMU Women's Soccer student-athletes with the greatest opportunities on and off the field.

 

Mustang Excellence Funds

While Mustang Club donations directly impact the success of our student-athletes and enhance program operations for each of our 17 teams, there is also an opportunity to donate directly to a specific program through each sport's Mustang Excellence Fund. Formerly referred to as the "Friends of" Accounts, Excellence Funds allow your gift to be specifically designated for a particular sports program. Any gift to a specific Excellence Fund will count towards your priority points total and can increase your priority point rank.

Mustang Excellence Funds are used to benefit or enhance the specific program's greatest need for that particular year. As an example, recruiting needs for a particular year may exceed a particular sport's budgeted dollars. The program's Excellence Fund could supplement those costs and maximize competitive recruiting opportunities. Excellence funds are also applied to supplement team travel, special equipment purchases, or a variety of other unforeseen operational expenses.

For specific information on a program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

 

Give to Friends of SMU Libraries Today

The Friends of SMU Libraries endowment fund was established in 1992 to secure a permanent source of funds to enhance the budgets of the SMU Libraries, to allow the Friends of SMU Libraries to provide continuous support not solely dependent on membership dues and to provide the staff necessary to support its activities. The Friends is committed to helping the libraries maintain their excellence. Since its founding 50 years ago, the Friends group has funded over $1,000,000 in library materials, services and equipment.

 

Join/Renew Friends of SMU Libraries

Membership Levels

 

Young Literati
  • For supporters in their 20s, 30s, and 40s

$25 minimum

SMU Faculty and Staff
  • For current and retired SMU faculty/staff only

$30 minimum

SMU Parent
  • For Parents of current SMU students

$50 minimum

Associate
  • Library borrowing privileges

$100 minimum

Patron
  • Library borrowing privileges
  • 10% discount at the SMU Bookstore

$250 minimum

Benefactor
  • Library borrowing privileges
  • 10% discount at the SMU Bookstore
  • Campus parking privileges

$500 minimum

Library Fellow
  • Library borrowing privileges
  • 10% discount at the SMU Bookstore
  • Campus parking privileges
  • Interlibrary loan privileges

$1,000 minimum

Life Member
  • Library borrowing privileges
  • 10% discount at the SMU Bookstore
  • Campus parking privileges
  • Interlibrary loan privileges
  • An engraved brick in the Friends Plaza

$5,000 minimum

Dedman Law Centennial Scholarship Challenge

Your gift can make an SMU legal education even more attractive and feasible for bright students. Help us strengthen the law school’s ability to offer financial aid packages that are competitive with other highly ranked schools, particularly for students with exceptional educational achievements and test scores.

To qualify for the challenge:

  • Commit by May 31, 2026, at least $100,000 to support operational Dedman Law scholarships.
  • Fully pay the gift within five years.

When your commitment is fulfilled, SMU Dedman School of Law will dedicate an equal amount to create a permanent endowed scholarship in your name to extend your impact on future students in perpetuity.

 

Dedman School of Law

By providing a cutting-edge legal education, Dedman School of Law trains students to become successful lawyers, business leaders, policy experts and legal counselors in fields ranging from corporate, intellectual property, entrepreneurship and blockchain technology law to public service, criminal and child advocacy law. Dedman Law continues to raise the bar for what a successful legal education looks like.

Founded in 1925, Dedman Law was the first law school in the city of Dallas and is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in February of 2025. Your contribution will aid in this legacy and will be instrumental in supporting our student recruitment efforts and experiences, experiential learning programs, and updating our facilities.

 

SMU Cox Women in Business Dinner & Networking Event

Sponsorship Levels

Hilltop Level ($2,500) - Limited to 5 Firms
  • 3 tickets to event
  • 1 panelist seat
  • Company name and logo listed on invitation, program, poster, etc.
  • Attendee list and resume book
  • Invitation to choose a Women in Business meeting for the 2024-2025 school year
Charitable value: $2,380

Mustang Level ($1,000)
  • Company Table, including 3 tickets to event
  • Company name listed on invitation, program, poster, etc.
  • Attendee list and resume book
Charitable value: $880

Peruna Level ($250) - 2 seats max per Firm
  • 1 ticket to event
  • Company name listed in the program
  • Attendee list and resume book
Charitable value: $210

 

In 2024–2025, SMU joined the prestigious ACC and the Mustang Band welcomed its largest membership in SMU history with 110 students. The band expects to grow to 150 members within the next two years.

To make the most of this moment and stand out during national broadcasts, the Mustang Band needs new uniforms and equipment. The “best dressed band in the land” has a distinctive style and expansive wardrobe made up of varying combinations of pants, shirts, coats and ties. With your gift toward newly designed uniforms, we will honor Mustang Band heritage and its growing membership, improve fit for all students and allow up to 40 combinations of uniform pieces.

Mustang Band Uniform

Your support enables the band to extend a legacy that began in 1917 of being a visible ambassador and custodian of school tradition, pageantry and campus pride.

 

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Please limit to one line of text per gift. The gift option will be accessible until the end of May.

To decline the commemorative miniature football helmet, please email the gifts team at gifts@smu.edu.

For general questions about plaque recognition, please contact Donor Relations at donorrelations@smu.edu or 214-768-4071.

For general questions about the commemorative football helmet, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at giving@smu.edu or 214-768-3834.

To learn more about naming opportunities, contact Josh Whittenburg, Associate Athletic Director for Development at jwhittenburg@smu.edu or 214-768-3315.

 

Important note: ornaments will begin shipping in December
For ornaments ordered after December 13, we can't guarantee they will arrive before Christmas, but we'll do our very best!
For information about this year’s ornament, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at giving@smu.edu or 214-768-3834.

 

To opt out of benefits, please contact gifts@mail.smu.edu.
For additional questions on the Drive for Five, please contact the Mustang Club at mustangs@smu.edu.

 

 

For information about the Lego set, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at 214-768-3834.

To decline the Lego set, please email the gifts team at gifts@smu.edu.

 

The amount below will be transacted within 10 business days following your selected "First payment on" date each year for 5 years. To make changes to your payment method or schedule, you may contact SMU Gift Administration at any time.

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You have selected a recurring gift option. If you did not intend to select the monthly or SMU payroll gift option, please click "ONE TIME."

I will make my gift by:

 

In memory or tribute option is not available for recurring gifts.

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Tell us about yourself.
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This info is needed to correctly initiate your payroll deduction.

My Gifts

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When you give to SMU, you're helping shape future world changers. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or have any questions, contact:

SMU Office of Gift Administration
gifts@smu.edu
214-768-3739

If you prefer not to make an online donation, there are other ways to make your gift:

Phone

To make a credit card gift over the phone, contact:

SMU Office of Gift Administration
214-768-3739

Check

Mail gifts payable by check to:

SMU Office of Gift Administration
PO Box 750402
Dallas, TX 75275-0402

Wires and Stock Transfers

To electronically transfer cash or securities, contact:

Office of Gift Planning
giftplanning@smu.edu
214-768-1911