Then Benefits of Sponsoring UW-Milwaukee Women's Rugby

An investment in UW-Milwaukee Women's Rugby is an investment in the future. By sponsoring our program you will help defray the costs of operating or organization. This correlates to less out-of-pocket expenditures by our athletes which allows them more time to focus on their studies. As we all know, higher grades lead to higher job placement and sustained future achievement. Further, there have been numerous studies published showing statistical correlations associating increased graduation rates, higher academic achievements and healthier lifestyles with women involved in Collegiate Athletics.

Both Businessses and Individuals can receive direct benefits from sponsoring our organization.

Benefits for the Individual

Individuals can recieve personal benefits from sponsoring our organization through Tax Deductions. Any Sponsorship of the program are fully tax-deductible on your Federal Tax Return on Schedule A under Charitable Contributuions. Donations are accepted through The Foundation for Women's Rugby at UW-Milwaukee dba the Lady Panther Rugby Football Club Alumni Association - a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Qualified Amateur Sports Organization. Any sponsor will receive a form stating the amount of their contribution for tax purposes.

Benefits for the Corporate Sponsor

Businesses and Corporations can recieve benefits sponsoring our organization through Tax Deductions and Patronage of our Athletes, Staff and Alumni.

Tax Benefits

Any Corporate sponsors will recieve a form stating the amount of their contribution for tax purposes. As categorization of Charitable Contributions can be handled in several different manners - particularly for Corporate Shareholders and Partnerships, we suggest you check with your tax planner, tax preparer or accountant as to which method of categorization will give you the greatest tax benefit.

Increased Customer Base and Patronage

The Rugby Community is very supportive, and UW-Milwaukee Women's Rugby is no exception. For Community-Based Businesses, you will recieve the immediate benefit of an increased customer base through the UW-Milwaukee Women's Rugby Community. Our Athletes, Alumni and Families are more likely to purchase products and services from a sponsoring business. This leads to a direct return on your investment in our program.

Through your sponsorship you will also receive the benefit of increased advertising and visibility for your business. All of our Sponsors are displayed on our Sponsorship Page on this web site. If you choose to sponsor our program at a higer level, you will also have the ability to display your Corporate Logo on our Team Jerseys, Team Warm-ups and the signage we display at our events. This will market your business to an even larger segment of the Rugby Community and further increase the return on your investment.

Large Corporate Sponsors

For larger Corporate Sponsors, an investment in our future is an investment in the future of your corporation. The Athletes of our organization are the future consumers of your products and services. If your products and services are considered large purchases or big-ticket items, our athletes will soon be landing the jobs and earning the salaries required to purchase these products and services. Further, our Alumni and Family are already established members of the community and have the means and ability to patronize your corporation.

How to become a Sponsor

If you feel that Sponsorhip of the UW-Milwaukee Women's Rugby Program is the choice for you, please proceed to our Sponsorship Information Page and send us your information!

We sincerely appreciate your interest in our program, and know that if you choose to sponsor our program you will be pleased in your association with our organization