Now THIS is an innovator, this is a guy that brings confidence, can-do, and energy to the table. This is a guy you want in your corner. This guy thinks outside of the box. This is a guy that has brought out the best in what Purdue can be. This guy is innovation at its finest.
Think about the impact:
He spearheaded 2 days of giving, only 2 singular days over the last 2 years that generated $21 million in donations from our proud dedicated alumni and friends. $21 million over 16,109 different donations. That speaks to an unbelievable connection that our alumni have with this university.
Specifically Athletics fundraising:
Purdue day of giving 2015: $838k
Purdue day of giving 2014: $600k
Drew Brees: $1m
University subsidy reduction: $2m/yr over 3 years
This is $8m in additional profit that we didn't have prior to his arrival.
He understands that this is a big-time university. All you have to do is look at the dedication of PDOG to see the widespread pride and connection he sees.
People get behind leaders.
Translated to athletics, we don't deserve to be at the bottom. We aren't destined to be at the bottom. From a donation perspective, our alumni have shown that we will support. I'll never buy-in to the demographic excuses, the international excuses and everything that has been thrown out as an "acceptance" to where our athletics currently stands or what we can't achieve.
Go capture your audience. The potential is there. Purdue alumni can't wait to support a winner. Mitch has this on the right track. He's not going to support failure. He needs execution.
Think about the impact:
He spearheaded 2 days of giving, only 2 singular days over the last 2 years that generated $21 million in donations from our proud dedicated alumni and friends. $21 million over 16,109 different donations. That speaks to an unbelievable connection that our alumni have with this university.
Specifically Athletics fundraising:
Purdue day of giving 2015: $838k
Purdue day of giving 2014: $600k
Drew Brees: $1m
University subsidy reduction: $2m/yr over 3 years
This is $8m in additional profit that we didn't have prior to his arrival.
He understands that this is a big-time university. All you have to do is look at the dedication of PDOG to see the widespread pride and connection he sees.
People get behind leaders.
Translated to athletics, we don't deserve to be at the bottom. We aren't destined to be at the bottom. From a donation perspective, our alumni have shown that we will support. I'll never buy-in to the demographic excuses, the international excuses and everything that has been thrown out as an "acceptance" to where our athletics currently stands or what we can't achieve.
Go capture your audience. The potential is there. Purdue alumni can't wait to support a winner. Mitch has this on the right track. He's not going to support failure. He needs execution.
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