Grizzly Athletics unveils “The Don Read Society”
2/12/2025 3:22:00 PM | General, GSA
Grizzly Athletics announced today the unveiling of a new way to honor and collaborate with the athletic department's biggest philanthropic supporters: The Don Read Society.
The Don Read Society is a leadership giving society named for after legendary head football coach Don Read, who set the standard for Grizzly Athletics. It is this group's mission to carry on that legacy and raise the bar even higher through increasing philanthropic revenues and improving the overall student-athlete experience for the 330-plus who wear the maroon and silver.
Founded in late 2024, the Don Read Society recently welcomed it first class of 46 members who have each pledged over $50,000 to support all of Montana's 15 varsity programs. Membership begins with a minimum pledge of $50,000 over a five-year period or donating an annual cash gift of $50,000 or more.
Don Read Society members receive unique benefits and stewardship opportunities including exclusive ticketing access, apparel, team travel, events with staff and coaches and more, depending on their giving level. All donations are also tax deductible.
Don Read Society members have the option to designate their gift to the fund of their choice. These funds may include, but are not limited to:
• Grizzly Scholarship Association
• Athletics Success Fund
• Sports Specific Giving
• Endowment
• Capital Projects
"Grizzly Athletics is fortunate to have extremely generous and committed donors. The Don Read Society will provide another way for us to recognize these valuable partners. Private support is critical to the success of our student-athletes, and we are so grateful for this inaugural class," said director of athletics Kent Haslam.
For more information, visit UpWithMontana.com.
The Don Read Society is a leadership giving society named for after legendary head football coach Don Read, who set the standard for Grizzly Athletics. It is this group's mission to carry on that legacy and raise the bar even higher through increasing philanthropic revenues and improving the overall student-athlete experience for the 330-plus who wear the maroon and silver.
Founded in late 2024, the Don Read Society recently welcomed it first class of 46 members who have each pledged over $50,000 to support all of Montana's 15 varsity programs. Membership begins with a minimum pledge of $50,000 over a five-year period or donating an annual cash gift of $50,000 or more.
Don Read Society members receive unique benefits and stewardship opportunities including exclusive ticketing access, apparel, team travel, events with staff and coaches and more, depending on their giving level. All donations are also tax deductible.
Don Read Society members have the option to designate their gift to the fund of their choice. These funds may include, but are not limited to:
• Grizzly Scholarship Association
• Athletics Success Fund
• Sports Specific Giving
• Endowment
• Capital Projects
"Grizzly Athletics is fortunate to have extremely generous and committed donors. The Don Read Society will provide another way for us to recognize these valuable partners. Private support is critical to the success of our student-athletes, and we are so grateful for this inaugural class," said director of athletics Kent Haslam.
For more information, visit UpWithMontana.com.
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