SUANFC Launches Foundation
Click here to download SUANFC Foundation Prospectus
On the 21st August 2009, SUANFC officially launched the 'Australian Football Division of the Sydney Uni Sport Foundation'
Past and current players came together at 'The Grandstand' and were entertained by past player interviews, reflecting on premierships won, lost and everything in between, while a few renditions of the famous SUANFC Club Song were a highlight.
Most importantly, the clubmen dug deep to get the Foundation off and running with some very generous pledges. These pledges are just the beginning to ensure the long term sustainability and success of this great club.
What is the Foundation?
Your old Club is endeavouring to shore up its future as a strong and sustainable part of Sydney football. One of the ways to achieve this (besides playing consistently good footy) is to utilise structures available through the University of Sydney to launch a foundation to allow supporters of the Club to make tax deductible donations to go towards a capital reserve for the Club as well as a future income stream. Foundations supported by Club alumni have been what has underpinned the development and success of some of the highest profile clubs at SU like the Rugby, Cricket and Boat Clubs. It’s our turn now to show what the continuing success of SUANFC means to us.
Why a Foundation?
Having a significant capital reserve behind it will secure the Club’s future and send a clear message to stakeholders such as the Sydney AFL and Sydney University Sport that the Club is here to stay as a significant part of the sporting landscape at the University and within Sydney football. It will provide permanent, disaster proof security to the Club’s Members as they sell sausages and raffle tickets to pay for the Club’s operations season after season. SUANFC now has 5 teams (including U/18 Colts) playing across 5 divisions, including the Premier Division (1st grade of Sydney footy). According to the Sydney AFL we currently rank 9th out of the 10 Premier Division Club’s in terms of income yet we continue to punch above our weight despite the demise of compulsory student unionism and it’s underpinning of University Sport. We have increased Club sponsorship 10 fold in the last 5 years but the Foundation gives us an opportunity to raise a permanent flag of intent to all and sundry about this Club’s enduring future.
How does it work?
Our objective is to raise in excess of $500,000 over the next 5 years. We are off to a great start thanks to the Launch! We need strong and committed alumni who will support the Club into the future. We are working closely with the University who will invest and administer the Foundation funds (with SUANFC representation on the relevant University established Committee(s)), which when they reach appropriate levels will provide a revenue stream for the Club as well as a financial security blanket to be accessed in times of need.
Couldn't make the night, but would still like to pledge?
ALL Pledges are tax deductible, and no amount is too small.
- If you would like to pledge a single one-off amount, please use this form
- If you would like to pledge periodically (monthly, quarterly, yearly), please use this form
Please send completed pledge forms to:
Please return this form to:
Advancement Services, Building G02
The University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia
fax 61 2 9351 5688
ABN: 15211513464 Charitable Fundraising No: 10369
CODE: 2400 47315 D0645 P
Thank you for your generous support
For more information, please contact SUANFC Chairman Jason McLennan on chairman@suanfc.com
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