UofAlbany Blog Fundraisers Commence

UofAlbany Blog has created another donation option, for supporters of the University of Albany and UAlbany Athletics. Although I encourage everyone to obtain their Varsity Club membership through UAlbany Athletics, and to continue donating directly to the University, I do believe that the UA Athletic department and the future of our sports programs will greatly benefit through this endeavor.

One benefit that this option of donation will offer is the idea that the donations will be made in the name of the UofAlbany Blog and Big Purple Fans. Hopefully, this can bring a large group together, which can be easily identified by the university and community, and puts a name and face on great dane fans loyal to the university and our sports programs.

A second benefit of this option offers is that we will make the donation directly to a specifical cause or project within the athletic department, and ultimately, in one lump sum. In the future, uofalbany blog will initiate fundraisers specifically for 'chairbacks in sefcu','football scholarship', and other worthwhile projects.

To commence, we will be utilizing a site called chipin. This site is used to create a link to paypal, where donations can be made, and keeps a running tally of donations. At the conclusion of each fundraiser, all viewers of the blog and donors will know exactly how much was donated and how much is headed to UAlbany Athletics.

At the end of any ongoing fundraiser, all accumulated donations will be sent to the athletic department, minus any paypal fees that will be incurred through accepting credit card funds, etc. A copy of the sent donation and receipt will be posted on the uofalbany blog.

UofAlbany Blog will begin and continually update a post on the blog for each fundraiser. For anyone who contributes to the donation pool, their name / big purple fan ID / and/or anonymous will be listed, along with the donated amount and date.

Support the University and UAlbany Athletics.

GO GREAT DANES!