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<main id=”main”><section aria-labelledby=”hero-title” class=”hero dark”><div class=”wrap hero-grid”><div class=”hero-copy”><h1 id=”hero-title”>Make an<br/><span>impact.</span></h1><p>Your gift to MAF directly impacts the scholar-athlete experience and provides the support necessary to win both in the classroom and on the field.</p><a class=”btn” href=”#pathways”>Find your way to give</a></div><div class=”hero-photo”><video aria-hidden=”true” class=”hero-video” loop=”” muted=”” playsinline=”” poster=”assets/hero.jpg” preload=”metadata”><source src=”assets/wog.mp4″ type=”video/mp4″/></video></div></div></section>
<div aria-hidden=”true” class=”rally-strip”><div class=”rally-track”><div class=”rally-group”><span>GET INVOLVED</span><i>✦</i><span>HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE</span><i>✦</i><span>EVERY GIFT MATTERS</span><i>✦</i><span>RAISE THE BAR</span><i>✦</i></div><div class=”rally-group”><span>GET INVOLVED</span><i>✦</i><span>HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE</span><i>✦</i><span>EVERY GIFT MATTERS</span><i>✦</i><span>RAISE THE BAR</span><i>✦</i></div><div class=”rally-group”><span>GET INVOLVED</span><i>✦</i><span>HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE</span><i>✦</i><span>EVERY GIFT MATTERS</span><i>✦</i><span>RAISE THE BAR</span><i>✦</i></div><div class=”rally-group”><span>GET INVOLVED</span><i>✦</i><span>HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE</span><i>✦</i><span>EVERY GIFT MATTERS</span><i>✦</i><span>RAISE THE BAR</span><i>✦</i></div></div></div>
<section aria-labelledby=”pathways-title” class=”section” id=”pathways”><div class=”wrap”><div class=”section-heading”><div><div class=”eyebrow”>Four ways to make a difference</div><h2 id=”pathways-title”>Find your way<br/>to give.</h2></div><p>Choose the opportunity that matters most to you. Each path supports a different part of Mercer Athletics.</p></div><div class=”path-grid”>
<article class=”path” id=”experience”><img alt=”Mercer football stadium and illuminated pedestrian bridge at night” loading=”lazy” src=”assets/experience.jpg”/><span class=”number”>01 / EXPERIENCE</span><h3>For the Experience</h3><span class=”path-description”>Game-day benefits</span><p>Looking for the ultimate game day experience? The Bear Plus program provides premium parking and other key benefits for the most passionate Mercer fans.</p><a class=’text-link’ href=’/experience’>More about Bear Plus</a></article>
<article class=”path”><img alt=”Mercer scholar-athletes and supporters celebrating on campus” loading=”lazy” src=”assets/future.jpg”/><span class=”number”>02 / FUTURE</span><h3>For the Future</h3><span class=”path-description”>Endowed support</span><p>Create a lasting legacy through endowed funds and scholarships for Mercer Athletics.</p><a class=’text-link’ href=’/future’>Build a legacy</a></article>
<article class=”path”><img alt=”Mercer indoor baseball training facility” loading=”lazy” src=”assets/training.jpg”/><span class=”number”>03 / TEAM</span><h3>For the Team</h3><span class=”path-description”>Facilities &amp; projects</span><p>Support the spaces and projects that help Mercer teams prepare, compete, and grow.</p><a class=’text-link’ href=’/team’>Strengthen the team</a></article>
<article class=”path” id=”athlete”><img alt=”Mercer tennis scholar-athlete returning a shot” loading=”lazy” src=”assets/newheights.jpg”/><span class=”number”>04 / ATHLETE</span><h3>For the Athlete</h3><span class=”path-description”>Scholar-athlete support</span><p>Discover the New Heights Fund and its place in supporting Mercer scholar-athletes.</p><a class=’text-link’ href=’/athlete’>Explore New Heights</a></article>
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<section class=”continuous sketch-mission” id=”mission”><div class=”wrap sketch-pair”><div><h2><span class=”heading-accent”>Our</span> mission</h2><p>Established in 2008, the Mercer Athletic Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Mercer University Athletic Department. Its mission is to raise funds to help elevate the Mercer Athletic experience, upgrade facilities, and recruit and retain top level scholar-athletes.</p></div><figure class=”quote-profile”><span class=”isea-label”>Isea Cryne</span><div class=”isea-frame”><img alt=”Isea Cryne playing lacrosse for Mercer” class=”isea-photo” loading=”lazy” src=”assets/isea.jpg”/></div><figcaption><blockquote><p>“My experience at Mercer far exceeded sports, internships and degrees. Mercer shaped me into the leader I am today”</p><footer>Isea Cryne · Women’s lacrosse</footer></blockquote></figcaption></figure></div></section>
<section class=”section maf-numbers” id=”maf-numbers”><div class=”wrap”><div class=”eyebrow”>By the numbers · MAF</div><h2>In the past 5 years</h2><div class=”support-row”><div><strong>550%</strong><span>Increase in annual giving</span></div><div><strong>6</strong><span>Seven-figure commitments</span></div><div><strong>37</strong><span>Six-figure commitments</span></div></div></div></section>
<figure class=”stadium-overhead”><img alt=”Elevated view of Mercer football stadium and pedestrian bridge at night” src=”assets/experience.jpg”/><figcaption>Mercer game day</figcaption></figure>
<section class=”section athlete-numbers” id=”athletics-numbers”><div class=”wrap sketch-pair”><figure class=”outfit interactive-outfit outfit-photo”><h2>Costs to outfit a Bear</h2><p>Select a numbered callout, or show all equipment costs at once.</p><button aria-controls=”outfit-graphic outfit-interaction outfit-summary” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-reveal btn” type=”button”>Show all costs</button><div class=”outfit-stage” id=”outfit-graphic”><svg aria-hidden=”true” class=”outfit-callouts” preserveaspectratio=”none” viewbox=”0 0 100 100″><polyline points=”13,25 23,25 44,26″></polyline><polyline points=”86,9 75,9 59,9″></polyline><polyline points=”13,18 23,18 36,19″></polyline><polyline points=”87,40 77,40 61,38″></polyline><polyline points=”13,35 21,35 28,31″></polyline><polyline points=”13,57 24,57 42,55″></polyline><polyline points=”13,84 23,84 42,86″></polyline><polyline points=”87,94 78,94 66,95″></polyline></svg><img alt=”Mercer football player wearing game-day equipment” src=”assets/outfit-player-v1.png”/><button aria-label=”Football: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”0″ style=”left:13%;top:25%” type=”button”>1</button><button aria-label=”Helmet: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”1″ style=”left:86%;top:9%” type=”button”>2</button><button aria-label=”Shoulder pads: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”2″ style=”left:13%;top:18%” type=”button”>3</button><button aria-label=”Gloves: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”3″ style=”left:87%;top:31%” type=”button”>4</button><button aria-label=”Jersey: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”4″ style=”left:87%;top:40%” type=”button”>5</button><button aria-label=”Compression gear: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”5″ style=”left:13%;top:35%” type=”button”>6</button><button aria-label=”Pants: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”6″ style=”left:13%;top:57%” type=”button”>7</button><button aria-label=”Pads: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”7″ style=”left:87%;top:64%” type=”button”>8</button><button aria-label=”Socks: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”8″ style=”left:13%;top:84%” type=”button”>9</button><button aria-label=”Cleats: reveal cost” aria-pressed=”false” class=”outfit-hotspot” data-outfit=”9″ style=”left:87%;top:94%” type=”button”>10</button></div><div class=”outfit-modes”><div class=”outfit-interaction” id=”outfit-interaction”><div aria-atomic=”true” aria-live=”polite” class=”outfit-detail” role=”status”><span id=”outfit-name”>Helmet</span><strong id=”outfit-value”>$350</strong><small>Historical cost per athlete</small></div><label class=”outfit-select-label” for=”outfit-select”>Explore equipment<select id=”outfit-select”><option value=””>Select an item</option><option value=”0″>Football</option><option value=”1″>Helmet</option><option value=”2″>Shoulder pads</option><option value=”3″>Gloves</option><option value=”4″>Jersey</option><option value=”5″>Compression gear</option><option value=”6″>Pants</option><option value=”7″>Pads</option><option value=”8″>Socks</option><option value=”9″>Cleats</option></select></label></div><div class=”outfit-summary” hidden=”” id=”outfit-summary” inert=””><h3>One Bear. Ten essentials.</h3><p>Historical equipment costs per football scholar-athlete.</p><dl class=”outfit-cost-list”><div><dt><span>1</span> Football</dt><dd>$100</dd></div><div><dt><span>2</span> Helmet</dt><dd>$350</dd></div><div><dt><span>3</span> Shoulder pads</dt><dd>$395</dd></div><div><dt><span>4</span> Gloves</dt><dd>$55</dd></div><div><dt><span>5</span> Jersey</dt><dd>$180</dd></div><div><dt><span>6</span> Compression gear</dt><dd>$120</dd></div><div><dt><span>7</span> Pants</dt><dd>$100</dd></div><div><dt><span>8</span> Pads</dt><dd>$25</dd></div><div><dt><span>9</span> Socks</dt><dd>$15</dd></div><div><dt><span>10</span> Cleats</dt><dd>$110</dd></div></dl></div></div><div class=”outfit-total”><span>Total per athlete</span><strong>$1,450</strong></div><figcaption>Historical equipment costs. Some equipment items are not visible in the photo.</figcaption></figure><div><div class=”eyebrow orange”>By the numbers · Athletics</div><h2>Every team.<br/>Every Bear.</h2><div class=”athletics-facts”><div><strong>8</strong><span>Men’s sports</span></div><div><strong>10</strong><span>Women’s sports</span></div></div><p class=”note”>The Athletic Foundation annual fund is charged with covering the operating expenses to outfit all 18 Mercer athletic programs.</p><a class=”text-link” href=”https://bit.ly/mafgiving”>Make a gift</a></div></div></section>
<section class=”section sketch-ways” id=”ways”><div class=”wrap”><div class=”ways-layout”><div class=”ways-lead”><h2>Ways to give</h2><p>A gift can take many forms.</p></div><div class=”sketch-pair giving-methods”><article><h3>Annual cash gifts</h3><p>Most gifts to the Mercer Athletic Foundation are cash gifts and can be made easily by writing a check or using your credit card.</p></article><article><h3>Financial assets: stocks, bonds, mutual funds</h3><p>Gifts of appreciated securities can help you avoid capital gains taxes while providing the MAF with a generous gift.</p></article><article><h3>Matching gifts</h3><p>Many companies and organizations provide matching gift programs for employee benefits. Eligibility is determined by your employer’s policies.</p></article><article><h3>Gifts in kind</h3><p>A donation of goods can also be made. All gifts in kind must be approved by the MAF office before benefits can be awarded.</p></article><article><h3>Other methods</h3><p>Gifts may also take other forms including real estate, personal property, and planned gifts (endowments, life insurance policies, bequests, trusts, annuities and securities).</p></article></div></div><div class=”sketch-contact”><div><h3>Contact MAF</h3><p>Talk with the Foundation about how you would like to make a difference.</p></div><address><a href=”mailto:MAF@MERCER.EDU”>MAF@MERCER.EDU</a><br/><a href=”tel:+14783014003″>(478) 301-4003</a><br/>1501 Mercer University Drive<br/>Macon, GA 31207</address></div></div></section>
<section class=”section officers” id=”officers”><div class=”wrap”><h2>MAF Staff</h2><div class=”staff-grid”><article><h3>Bobby Kummer</h3><p>Executive Director/Mercer Athletic Foundation</p><a class=”text-link” href=”https://mercerbears.com/staff-directory/bobby-kummer/2293″>View Bobby’s profile</a></article><article><h3>Tyler Sullivan</h3><p>Assistant Director/Athletic Foundation</p><a class=”text-link” href=”https://mercerbears.com/staff-directory/tyler-sullivan/2526″>View Tyler’s profile</a></article><article><h3>Savanna Carr</h3><p>Special Events and Operations Coordinator</p><a class=”text-link” href=”https://mercerbears.com/staff-directory/savanna-carr/2558″>View Savanna’s profile</a></article></div></div></section>
<section class=”closing”><div class=”wrap”><div><h2>Every dollar counts.</h2><p>If you are wondering if your gift will make a difference, the answer is yes. Every gift to the Mercer Athletic Foundation matters, no matter the amount.</p></div><a class=”btn light” href=”https://bit.ly/mafgiving”>Make a gift</a></div></section></main><div id=”site-footer”></div><div id=”dialogs”></div></body></html>
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