Campaign Program Phases
The Vision for Champions Campaign is a five-year, $12,000,000 advancement campaign consisting of four phases.
First Base: Securing the Talent
Goal — $ 3,000,000
The "First Base" phase will endow academic scholarships that provide the resources necessary to attract talented Christian student-athletes to DBU's NCAA Division I baseball program. Endowment gifts will generate income to fund 12 full scholarships annually. Your gift can be made to the DBU general baseball scholarship account, and a gift of $10,000 or more receives special fund naming privileges.
Second Base: Building the Home of Champions
Goal — $6,000,000
The "Second Base" phase will fund the building of a 2,500-seat stadium with parking, equipment, lighting, and all physical facility needs for NCAA Division I Championship baseball. The new stadium will accommodate the increased support from the community, and enable selection as a national playoff host and major tournament site. While a contribution of $2,000,000 or more will include stadium naming privileges, recognition opportunities are bestowed at all levels.
Third Base: Ensuring the Legacy
Goal — $2,000,000
“Third Base” acknowledges the need to fund operations — facilities maintenance, team travel, recruiting, uniforms and equipment, grounds keeping, and staffing. Your unrestricted gifts help the University ensure that NCAA Division I baseball at DBU is well-maintained and able to operate competitively in the future. Contributions ensure the legacy of DBU Baseball, and your gift of $10,000 or more receives special recognition.
Home Plate: Extending Our Reach
Goal — $1,000,000
"Home Plate" is about giving back to our community — to you. DBU is aware of the need to encourage a love of baseball and to model Christ to children and youth. The Home Plate phase will enable us to develop youth camps, clinics, inner city events, and the Center for Sports Discipleship to impact the community. Your contributions will enable us to fund these activities, and major endowment gifts will ensure naming opportunities for these special events.
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contributions will ensure that baseball remains a vital part of DBU and an essential program that trains servant leaders and champions for Christ while touching the lives of thousands of people.