Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raise Our Game?
Raise Our Game is the campaign to support excellence in Georgetown Athletics. Together, alumni, families, and friends of Georgetown Athletics will build the strength of the endowment, the annual fund, and the scholarship program for Georgetown’s student athletes.
How do I support Raise Our Game?
By making your gift today! There are two ways you can start helping us reach our goals:
Support the Hoyas Unlimited Scholarship Fund
As a member of the Big East Conference, Georgetown is required to provide a certain number of scholarships. Help us help our student-athletes by making a gift to a scholarship eligible sport.
Support your sport
Every sport has needs that cannot be met through University support alone. Through Hoyas Unlimited, you can make a gift to the sport of your choosing to help with those needs.
How can I make my gift?
You can make your gift in one of three ways.
Online:
You can easily make your gift online by visiting the athletics giving section at http://giving.georgetown.edu.
By Phone:
To make a gift by phone, please contact Paul Muite at 202.687.0487.
By Mail:
You can also mail in your gift. Please make your check payable to Georgetown University.
Hoyas Unlimited
Georgetown University
Department Number 0734
Washington, DC 20073-0734
Be sure to specify your gift to the Scholarship Fund or to your sport of choice.
Can I make a current use gift for scholarship support?
Yes, you can. The following sports are able to use contributions for current use scholarships:
· Baseball
· Field Hockey
· Football
· Men's and Women's Lacrosse
· Men's and Women's Soccer
· Men's and Women's Track and Field
· Softball
· Women's Basketball
· Women's Rowing
· Volleyball
While the following sports are not eligible for current use scholarship contributions, you can still make an annual contribution for current use support of the students-athletes.
· Men’s Basketball
· Men’s and Women’s Golf
· Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving
· Men’s and Women’s Tennis
· Sailing
In addition, Georgetown Athletics will accept general current use scholarship contributions.
What is Hoyas Unlimited?
Established in 1970, Hoyas Unlimited is an umbrella organization consisting of distinct volunteer-run support clubs that raise funds for one or more of Georgetown's 29 intercollegiate athletic programs. During the 2007-08 school year, Hoyas Unlimited raised more than $4 million from nearly 5,000 donors in support of student-athletes across all of Georgetown’s sports programs.
Am I able to join Hoyas Unlimited?
Absolutely! Everyone is welcome to join Hoyas Unlimited by making a gift to Georgetown athletics. Benefit levels start at gifts of $100 and up, but contributions of all sizes make a difference to Georgetown’s student-athlete experience.
What is my Hoyas Unlimited contribution used for?
Your Hoyas Unlimited contribution is used to provide crucial funding for Georgetown University Athletics – to enhance programs, to purchase equipment, and most importantly to support student-athletes. Your generosity affords our student-athletes the best possible educational and competitive experience. It also allows our coaches every possible competitive advantage in our quest to win conference and national championships.
Can I give to a specific sport?
Yes. Hoyas Unlimited is comprised of 19 sport-specific support clubs. You have the option to donate money directly to a specific sport(s) through these clubs, which also makes you a member of Hoyas Unlimited.
When is my donation due?
After you make your pledge to Hoyas Unlimited you have until June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year, to fulfill your gift. You have the option to fulfill your pledge one payment at a time, monthly, or quarterly. You can also make a donation today!
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. All gifts to Hoyas Unlimited are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
How do I learn more about a specific sport?
Sign up for the newsletter! Click here and you can sign up to receive newsletters from any of our sports.
Does my gift count toward my class gift?
Yes! Regardless of where you choose to make your gift – whether it is for a scholarship or toward a specific sport – your gift counts in the totals for your class.
How do I contact Hoyas Unlimited?
For any general questions about Hoyas Unlimited, you can easily contact us at 202.687.7159 or email us at hoyasunlimited@georgetown.edu.
Does my contribution qualify me for Season Basketball Tickets?
The minimum contribution to become eligible for season tickets for Men’s Basketball at the Verizon Center varies depending on seat location. For details regarding the minimum contribution for tickets for the 2008-2009 season, click here. Gifts of any size made to the Hoya Hoop Club (Men’s Basketball) qualify towards meeting these requirements. In addition, current use gifts of $1,000 or more made to another sport or an athletics general fund also qualify. For more information about eligibility for Season Basketball Tickets, please contact 202.687.7159.
How Can I Volunteer?
Hoyas Unlimited openly welcomes additional volunteers to serve as advocates for Georgetown University and the Athletic Program. If you’re interested in volunteering for a particular sport, please visit our website to contact the sport specific club president. For more information about volunteering options, you can contact us at 202.687.7159 or email us at hoyasunlimited@georgetown.edu.
If I make a gift to Georgetown Athletics, will I be solicited for an additional contribution this year?
You may be asked to support the University by making a contribution to more than one area of the university, especially if you have supported other areas in the past.
How do I find out about Georgetown Athletics' events in my area?
Check out our online calendar for events in your area.
How do I find out more about the student-athlete experience at Georgetown today?
Easy – Ask a Hoya!