SAPPHIRE CIRCLE

SAPPHIRE CIRCLE

SAPPHIRE CIRCLE

 

Established in 2023, the Sapphire Circle is the exclusive major giving society for MTSU Athletics and was created to inspire philanthropy and recognize MTSU’s most generous athletics donors. Through generous gifts of $25,000 or more, this group provides the critical financial investments necessary to recruit and retain world-class student-athletes and coaches while positioning MTSU to be the dominant leader in our conference while enhancing our brand nationally.

 

The establishment of the Sapphire Circle is a response to the unwavering philanthropic support of Blue Raiders fans. It represents the next step forward as we recognize our past and position ourselves for sustained excellence in the future.

Click the button to download and complete your Sapphire Circle Letter of Intent form.

Members

Andy & Karen Adams*

Dottie Adams*

Chuck & Blair Akers*

Brad & Elizabeth Allen*

Amada Senior Care*

Zeke Anderson*

(2) Anonymous*

Kent & Amy Ayer*

J.B. & Carolyn Baker*

Russell & Debra Barnett

Larry B. Beaty II*

Travis & Sara Blunt

James & Roxanne Borendame*

Tom & Martha Boyd*

Kevin & Clarke Byard*

Dr. Walter & Denise Chitwood

John & Melissa Cipriano*

Comas Montgomery Realty & Auction

Benny Cunningham

Steve & Connie Custin

Pete & Kathy Delay*

Dow Smith Company*

First Horizon Bank

John & Gina Floyd

Michael & Kim Gaines*

Kelly & Debra Gatewood*

Bonnie & Mike Good*

Bart & Leslie Gordon*

Dusty Gray*

Wayne & Dana Groce*

Clyde L. Hall*

Ramsey & Melody Hassan*

Kay Hendrix*

Rick & Deb Insell*

Jacobs Construction LLC

Family of Joey Jacobs*

Greg Jones

Family of Emmett & Rose Kennon*

Brian & Malinda Kidd*

Bob & Patty Lamb*

Terry & Sonya Leeman*

Bill Marbet*

Chris & Cindy Massaro*

Martha McCord*

Nick & Lauren McDevitt*

Shane & Ashley McFarland*

Jonathon & Vickie McGuire*

David & Jennifer McKnight*

Dr. Sidney & Mrs. Liz McPhee*

Don & Carolyn Midgett*

Chase Miller*

Mark Miller

William “Bud” Morris*

Bill & Sandy Neal*

Jim & Beth O’Brien*

Bob & Marie Parks*

Dr. Paul & Tina Patel

Mark Pellerin

Charles & Nancy Pigg*

Shane & Amanda Reeves*

Estate of Elizabeth Hay Rhea*

Keith & Lorraine Rosbury*

Steve & Carol Ruckart*

Richard & Mary Rita Sandoval*

Jim & Laurie Seabury*

David & Mary Catherine Sevier*

Nicholas J. & Marisa D. Sheumack*

Steve & Denis Smith*

Tommy Smith*

SRM Concrete

Rick & Sara Stockstill*

Johnny & Julia Sullivan*

Mike & Lisa Terry*

Textbook Brokers

Jim & Billie Thompson*

Larry & Martha Tolbert*

UberDisplays*

Brian Vaughn

The Victory Family*

Volunteer State Bank

Michael & Kimberly Wade

Matthew & Valerie Walker

Danny & Mary Wallace*

Courtney Genosi Watson & Louis Caputo*

Mike & Nancy Williams*

Suzanne Williams*

Cy & Rhonda Wiser*

Don & Hanna Witherspoon*

Andy & Cherry Womack*

Dana Womack*

Pam Wright*

David & Tracy Yarbrough*

 

                           * = Charter Members

Membership Levels

As the premier group of Blue Raider Athletic Association members, the Sapphire Circle includes donors who make philanthropic major gift commitments to Capital Projects and/or Athletic Endowments. Membership eligibility also includes Planned Gifts exceeding $100,000 and comprehensive Lifetime Giving to Athletics of $1,000,000 or more.

 

Invitation to the Sapphire Circle is exclusively for those who make multi-year pledges of $25,000 or more in support of MTSU Athletics, above and beyond any priority ticket or parking commitments. Active memberships are five-year terms and are based on pledge commitments with a variety of flexible payment options including monthly, quarterly, or annual payments. These philanthropic gifts are 100% tax deductible.

Recognition and Stewardship

As a dedicated fan and supporter of MTSU Athletics, you have the opportunity to make an immediate and transformational impact on the success of the Blue Raiders by joining the Sapphire Circle.

 

While the Sapphire Circle is philanthropic in nature, members will enjoy exclusive and unique stewardship opportunities through an elevated concierge experience focused on deeper, more meaningful engagement with MTSU Athletics.

 

These opportunities may include, but are not limited to:

 

  • exclusive VIP event invitations
  • game day sideline access
  • unique team experiences
  • access to naming opportunities
  • exclusively branded swag to represent your transformational commitment

 

*Some experiences and/or events may require additional registration and/or fees.

Areas of Support

Through their philanthropic gifts, Sapphire Circle members will progressively enhance MTSU’s championship capacity across all varsity sports. The current priority is to support the Build Blue Campaign, an effort to provide all 17 sport programs with the resources and facilities to remain competitive in collegiate athletics.

 

Additional Athletics Funding Opportunities:

 

  • Capital Projects (Outdoor Tennis Complex, Peterson Champions Plaza, etc.)
  • Scholarship Endowments
  • Operational Endowments
  • Future Initiatives

Why Now?

Funds raised through the Sapphire Circle are crucial in providing the resources to make real-time decisions, elevating MTSU Athletics to competitive levels nationally and as a leader within the Group of Five. Investments received today will pay dividends for the future of MTSU Athletics’ pursuit of championships. These additional funds are critical for:

 

  • RECRUITING/COMPETITIVENESS – It enhances our ability to recruit elite-level athletes, coaches and staff in a highly competitive intercollegiate athletics field
  • STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE – helps elevate our student-athlete experience by providing them with championship-level facilities and training/development resources
  • FAN EXPERIENCE – we are committed to assuring our alumni, students, and fans have the best entertainment experience
  • REVENUE – enhancing our facilities helps ensure a top-rate fan experience and in turn helps to maintain our season ticket renewal rate and attract new season ticket holders – all critical to supporting our 17 sports programs

Click the button to download and complete your Sapphire Circle Letter of Intent form.

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When you join the BRAA, you are directly improving the lives of more than 360+ student-athletes. Your financial support allows student athletes to receive not only first class athletic resources and facilities but also funds scholarships and academic programming that equips our athletes’ future.

When you join the BRAA, you are directly improving the lives of more than 360+ student-athletes. Your financial support allows student-athletes to receive not only first-class athletic resources and facilities but also funds scholarships and academic programming that equips our athletes’ future.