WHO WE ARE The Eagles Club was founded in 1997 to help support the scholarship and operational expenses of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Guided by the University's longstanding philosophy of service, philanthropy and a commitment to learning, Eagles Club members have bettered the student-athlete experience every year. Along the way, the club is proud to have helped build a level of expectation that each program is competing in NCAA tournaments by winning conference championships. To that end, donations may be designated to any one of American's 16 varsity programs or to General Athletics for department-wide initiatives. All gifts to the Eagles Club from alumni count in your class and reunion totals through the AU Annual Fund. Gifts from parents also count as gifts to the Parents Fund. By making these annual fund gifts through the Eagles Club you are emphasizing the importance of athletics to the entire University community. HOW TO GIVE Designate Your Annual Gift By designating your gift through the Eagles Club to a particular sport you are instantly enrolled in our "Friends Of" program and will receive additional updates and information on that particular sport. Your designation allows the head coach to apply your gift to the area of greatest importance within their program. Our Eagles Club brochure and on-line giving process are both tailored for you to designate your gift, if you so desire. All donations designated to General Athletics will be applied to athletic, academic and operational needs across the department. Endowed Scholarships The Department of Athletics has several scholarships to which donors may contribute. These endowed scholarships are available to student-athletes and only grow through the generosity of our donors. These scholarships are designed to enrich and fund students' learning opportunities associated with AU Athletics. To discuss ways to give or receive an Eagles Club brochure please e-mail us at eaglesclub@american.edu or call 202-885-3025. To give today via on-line, please click here and be sure to select Athletics to begin. GIVING LEVELS AND BENEFITS By designating your gift through the Eagles Club to a particular sport you are instantly enrolled in our "Friends Of" program and will receive additional updates and information on that particular sport. Your designation allows the head coach to apply your gift to the area of greatest within their program. Our Eagles Club brochure and on-line giving process are both tailored for you to designate your gift, if you so desire. All donations designated to General Athletics will be applied to athletic, academic and operational needs across the department. Red & Blue Club: up to $99 Eagles Club decal Invitation to all Eagles Club events Subscription to Eagles E-Newsletter Varsity Club: $100-349 All Red & Blue Club benefits Media Guide and schedules for sport of your choice AU Athletics Year-End Publication Coaches Club: $350-499 All Varsity Club benefits Two Eagles Club passes and game tickets to selected home event AU Eagles Lapel Pin Director's Club: $500-999 All Coaches Club benefits AU Athletics premium gift Preferred parking at athletics events when available All-American Club: $1,000-2,499 University "President's Circle" recognition All Director's Club benefits Access to selected team practices Photo of team of your choice Two complimentary tickets to the athletics banquet Invitation to special donor events Cassell Hall of Fame Society: $2,500 and up All All-American Club benefits Listing in AU Athletics banquet program Two complimentary tickets to the Cassell Hall of Fame ceremonies First choice to purchase NCAA Tournament tickets Use of skybox for non-athletic events