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Lyle Smith Society Surpasses $8 million

Stanley Brewster

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BOISE, Idaho – The Lyle Smith Society, a philanthropic giving option launched by the Bronco Athletic Association this past December, has surpassed $8 million in fundraising, director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey announced Friday.

In the first eight months of the Lyle Smith Society, 68 members have combined for $8.2 million in donations over the next five years.

“Bronco Nation is stepping up in helping to position our student-athletes for success, not just in competition, but in the classroom and in life beyond athletics,” Dickey said. “I am thankful for the philanthropy of the Lyle Smith Society members, and I am proud of the impact our supporters are choosing to make on the student-athlete experience.”

Lyle Smith Society membership begins with a minimum pledge of $25,000 over a five-year period or donating an annual cash gift of $25,000 or more.

The Lyle Smith Society is named after the iconic, longtime Boise State football coach and administrator.

A leadership giving society to support Boise State Athletics, the purpose of the Lyle Smith Society is to increase philanthropic revenues, providing consistent funding for scholarships, operational needs and capital projects. Members of the Lyle Smith Society enjoy unique stewardship opportunities and benefits based on giving level, while maintaining the flexibility to designate each gift to the fund of their choice.

For those that are interested in learning more or in making a commitment to the Lyle Smith Society contact the Bronco Athletic Association at (208) 426-3556 or baa@boistestate.edu.

Contributions from Lyle Smith Society members can be applied to funds including, but not limited to, the following, which have been established as priorities by Boise State Athletics:

Bronco Nation Fund
The Bronco Nation fund is the lifeblood of support for Bronco student-athletes and is the most popular method for Bronco fans to show their pride and play a part in the success of Boise State Athletics. All gifts to the Bronco Nation fund go toward student-athlete scholarships on an annual basis.

Capital Projects
Capital projects have the ability to support the student-athlete experience by enhancing or constructing facilities to better position our programs for competitive success. Capital gifts may build new facilities, enhance locker rooms, team meeting spaces and day-to-day facilities, while also building the brand of Boise State Athletics.

Women’s Sports Fund
The Women’s Sports Fund provides vital operational support to all women’s sports at Boise State.

Sports Enhancement Funds
Sport enhancement funds allow Bronco fans to give to individual teams and help support their specific goals and needs.

Endowments
Endowments can be established for scholarships, coaches’ positions and program operational needs. Donors with existing endowments may also qualify for the Lyle Smith Society by committing to a $25,000+ gift over five years to their existing endowment.

BroncoLife
The BroncoLife program is a department-wide commitment to focus on the whole person and emphasizes the transition to college, personal development and planning for a career.

Sports Performance, Health and Wellness
Investment in the sports performance, health and wellness of Bronco student-athletes encompasses the areas of sports performance, nutrition, mental health and sports medicine.

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