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University of Toledo Development

WHY GIVE

Whether you’re a Toledo alumni, relative, friend, or fan, your support of the Rocket Fund is crucial in the lives of our student-athletes. Our Rockets compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics, while achieving academic standards that are among the best in the nation. Success for University of Toledo student-athletes is truly a team effort. There are endless ways to play your part on #TeamToledo, whether it is buying season tickets, attending our athletic events, investing in the success of our student-athletes or by sharing your Rocket pride with the world!

 

"As college athletics has rapidly evolved over the last several years, so have the needs of our department. Your support of Toledo Athletics has powered our historic success, and your continued investments will fuel the enhancements needed to launch us to even greater heights!”

 – Bryan B. Blair, Vice President and Director of Athletics 

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PHILANTHROPIC vs. TRANSACTIONAL GIVING

Rocket Fund support is critical to ensuring our student-athletes have a great experience while at the University of Toledo. Supporting the Rocket Fund through transactions like seating and parking payments is important to balance our budget. To have a greater impact on our student-athletes and their experience, we ask that you consider philanthropically supporting Toledo Athletics. Philanthropic giving is above and beyond the required payments for seating and parking and gives Toledo Athletics the ability to have a significant impact on our student-athletes. 

MISSION: 

Transform lives while elevating the university and community through the power of sports.

VISION: 

Together, Toledo will rise to national prominence as the “gold standard” of college athletics.

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TOLEDO ATHLETICS STRATEGIC PLAN

“We forge boldly ahead with Rise Together. Our mission is as simple as it is ambitious: to transform the lives of our student-athletes while elevating the University and community through the power of sports. Working together as #TeamToledo, we seek to increase the national prominence of our athletics programs, University, and community, while graduating champions who will one day change the world.” 

 – Bryan B. Blair, Vice President and Director of Athletics

Visit risetogethertoledo.com for more details on Toledo Athletics Strategic Plan.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE TESTIMONIALS

 

 

“The support that we get from the Rocket Fund is huge for student-athletes. It allows us to do what we need to do on the field and in the classroom. It means so much that people are willing to help us out like that.”

- Dan Bolden, Football

 

 

"Though it's hard to imagine life without swimming, I know I won't always be an athlete. Earning my degree will help me grow professionally and the skills I've gained as an athlete will follow me into my future endeavors and will continue to lead me down the right path."

- Lucie Morris, Swim & Dive 

 

"The education I am receiving will benefit me after I leave school by providing me with the tools for success.  Not only on a material level, but also on a teamwork level.  I have learned to interact I professional settings and create relationships."

- Kaitlyn Natividad, Women’s Golf  

WAYS TO GIVE 

 

 

 

 

 

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CONTACT US

Rocket Fund

Phone: 419.530.2510

Phone: 419.530.4183

Email: rocketsathleticdevelopment@utoledo.edu

Address:

Athletic Development Office

The University of Toledo 

2801 West Bancroft Street MS 302

Toledo, OH 43606

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