University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Athletics, Dinkytown Athletes Expand Partnership
10/31/2024 9:09:00 AM | Football, Athletics, Men's Basketball, Men's Hockey, Women's Basketball, Women's Hockey, Volleyball
Individuals who support NIL will now receive Gopher Score priority points for their support of the Gopher student-athletes
Gopher Athletics and Dinkytown Athletes have expanded their partnership to include the Golden Gopher Fund. Building on the University of Minnesota's commitment to provide a transformational academic and athletic experience for every Gopher student-athlete, individuals who support name, image and likeness (NIL) through Dinkytown Athletics will now receive Gopher Score priority points for their support of the Gopher student-athletes.
The partnership will go into effect November 1, 2024, in alignment with the Golden Gopher Fund's new annual fund year. This new partnership will add to the rewards supporters of Gophers' NIL opportunities can enjoy.
"While we work to achieve competitive excellence at Minnesota, we also remain dedicated to our mission of providing a world-class education and to inspiring our community," said Director of Athletics Mark Coyle. "Golden Gopher Fund contributions have always had a critical impact in supporting student-athlete scholarships, academic support services, sports medicine, mental health initiatives, nutrition and much more. This partnership now allows us to recognize and reward our donors and fans who have also stepped forward to support our student-athletes through NIL opportunities with Dinkytown Athletes."
"We're thrilled to be partnering with the Golden Gopher Fund in adding Gopher Score points to the growing list of benefits that our members have access to." added Dinkytown Athletes co-founder Rob Gag. "Dinkytown Athletes contributors and members are among the most passionate and dedicated in the Gopher fan base. Through in-person events, videos and interviews, our membership program connects fans with Gopher Athletes at a level that they've not before had access to. There has never been a better time to join in supporting your favorite Gopher athletes."
New Benefits for Contributions to Dinkytown Athletes
For every $100 contributed to Dinkytown Athletes from memberships or one-time contributions, donors will earn ten (10) Gophers Score priority points from the Golden Gopher Fund within the current annual giving year (Nov. 1, 2024 - Oct. 31, 2025).
Gopher Score priority points are used to assign a ranking to each eligible Golden Gopher Fund member for the processes including season ticket upgrades, postseason ticket on-sales, priority for single game ticket on-sales and Gopher Loyalty Program benefit selection order.
Now through November 10, 2024, Nepsis is sponsoring a $1 million match campaign through Dinkytown Athletes. New memberships, upgraded memberships or contributions will be matched 1 to 1 by Nepsis. Matched funds will be used to benefit the Gopher Football and Gopher Volleyball programs.
MORE INFORMATION
Please allow 14 business days for new Dinkytown Athletes contributions to be reflected in Gopher Score.
About the Golden Gopher Fund
The Golden Gopher Fund is the fundraising arm of Gopher Athletics and is responsible for providing the financial resources for Gopher Athletics to provide a transformational academic and athletic experience. The Golden Gopher Fund works toward that goal by connecting donors with our 600 student-athletes on a daily basis and works tirelessly to build a community of passionate supporters. We thank the Golden Gopher Fund members who have generously supported Gopher student-athletes. Golden Gopher Fund donors have collectively given more than $113.6 million over the past three years.
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About Dinkytown Athletes
Dinkytown Athletes is the official name, image and likeness (NIL) collective of Gopher Athletics, and provides a platform for student-athletes at the University of Minnesota to create and develop NIL opportunities with businesses and sponsors. NIL has created a pathway and support structure for athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness. Dinkytown Athletes works with athletes from the University of Minnesota to help them capitalize on this new opportunity.
CONTRIBUTE/BECOME A MEMBER HERE
The partnership will go into effect November 1, 2024, in alignment with the Golden Gopher Fund's new annual fund year. This new partnership will add to the rewards supporters of Gophers' NIL opportunities can enjoy.
"While we work to achieve competitive excellence at Minnesota, we also remain dedicated to our mission of providing a world-class education and to inspiring our community," said Director of Athletics Mark Coyle. "Golden Gopher Fund contributions have always had a critical impact in supporting student-athlete scholarships, academic support services, sports medicine, mental health initiatives, nutrition and much more. This partnership now allows us to recognize and reward our donors and fans who have also stepped forward to support our student-athletes through NIL opportunities with Dinkytown Athletes."
"We're thrilled to be partnering with the Golden Gopher Fund in adding Gopher Score points to the growing list of benefits that our members have access to." added Dinkytown Athletes co-founder Rob Gag. "Dinkytown Athletes contributors and members are among the most passionate and dedicated in the Gopher fan base. Through in-person events, videos and interviews, our membership program connects fans with Gopher Athletes at a level that they've not before had access to. There has never been a better time to join in supporting your favorite Gopher athletes."
New Benefits for Contributions to Dinkytown Athletes
For every $100 contributed to Dinkytown Athletes from memberships or one-time contributions, donors will earn ten (10) Gophers Score priority points from the Golden Gopher Fund within the current annual giving year (Nov. 1, 2024 - Oct. 31, 2025).
Gopher Score priority points are used to assign a ranking to each eligible Golden Gopher Fund member for the processes including season ticket upgrades, postseason ticket on-sales, priority for single game ticket on-sales and Gopher Loyalty Program benefit selection order.
Now through November 10, 2024, Nepsis is sponsoring a $1 million match campaign through Dinkytown Athletes. New memberships, upgraded memberships or contributions will be matched 1 to 1 by Nepsis. Matched funds will be used to benefit the Gopher Football and Gopher Volleyball programs.
MORE INFORMATION
Please allow 14 business days for new Dinkytown Athletes contributions to be reflected in Gopher Score.
About the Golden Gopher Fund
The Golden Gopher Fund is the fundraising arm of Gopher Athletics and is responsible for providing the financial resources for Gopher Athletics to provide a transformational academic and athletic experience. The Golden Gopher Fund works toward that goal by connecting donors with our 600 student-athletes on a daily basis and works tirelessly to build a community of passionate supporters. We thank the Golden Gopher Fund members who have generously supported Gopher student-athletes. Golden Gopher Fund donors have collectively given more than $113.6 million over the past three years.
DONATE HERE
About Dinkytown Athletes
Dinkytown Athletes is the official name, image and likeness (NIL) collective of Gopher Athletics, and provides a platform for student-athletes at the University of Minnesota to create and develop NIL opportunities with businesses and sponsors. NIL has created a pathway and support structure for athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness. Dinkytown Athletes works with athletes from the University of Minnesota to help them capitalize on this new opportunity.
CONTRIBUTE/BECOME A MEMBER HERE
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