Roo Athletic Fund

The Roo Athletic Fund’s (RAF) purpose is to provide resources in support of the purposeful excellence of the 14 programs and 250+ Kansas City Athletics student-athletes. The RAF annual fund provides athletic scholarships as well as academic, competitive and programmatic support. Investment in the RAF helps elevate the Kansas City Athletics and UMKC brands while providing Roos student-athletes opportunities to excel in competition, in the classroom and in the community.
Your contribution is an investment in UMKC, in Kansas City and most importantly the investment in the future of 250+ young men and women who proudly wear the blue and gold!
Every dollar makes a difference, and to ensure a program open to everyone donation levels start at just $19.68, which recognizes the initial year of intercollegiate athletics at UMKC.
Help fund the #RiseoftheRoo and GIVE NOW!
VALUE OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Athletics is the front porch of a university and provides ongoing engagement opportunities for the UMKC and greater Kansas City communities. The successes and accomplishments of our athletic programs and student-athletes serve as a tremendous recruiting tool for enrollment, rallying moments for alumni, students and fans and a catalyst for philanthropy to all areas of UMKC.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All donations in support of Kansas City Athletics count toward your Roo Athletic Fund membership level. Whether you give to the unrestricted Roo Athletic Annual Fund, any of our Sport Excellence Funds to support a specific program. to Name, Image & Likeness or a capital project, your contribution will make a difference and qualify you for exclusive benefits from Kansas City Athletics.
WAYS TO GIVE
TYPES OF GIFTS
Cash Gifts
Provide immediate help for the athletic program and may be paid through a variety of payment plans. Checks can be made payable to Kansas City Athletics or credit cards are accepted. You can mail your payments to P.O. Box 8215 Philadelphia, PA 19101-9684 or donate online here.
Gifts in Kind
Items such as food for team meals and recruiting, building materials, equipment, printing and related services are valued for the savings they bring to the athletic program. Gifts must be budget relieving and you must provide proper receipts to be recorded. For more information on Gifts In Kind please call 816-235-1069.
Matching Gifts
There are many companies that will match your contribution to Kansas City Athletics. Check with your company to see if it matches gifts to higher educational institutions. Visit giving.drexel.edu/ways/matching-gifts today to find out if your company matches.
Your contribution is an investment in UMKC, in Kansas City and most importantly the investment in the future of 250+ young men and women who proudly wear the blue and gold!
Every dollar makes a difference, and to ensure a program open to everyone donation levels start at just $19.68, which recognizes the initial year of intercollegiate athletics at UMKC.
Help fund the #RiseoftheRoo and GIVE NOW!
VALUE OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Athletics is the front porch of a university and provides ongoing engagement opportunities for the UMKC and greater Kansas City communities. The successes and accomplishments of our athletic programs and student-athletes serve as a tremendous recruiting tool for enrollment, rallying moments for alumni, students and fans and a catalyst for philanthropy to all areas of UMKC.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All donations in support of Kansas City Athletics count toward your Roo Athletic Fund membership level. Whether you give to the unrestricted Roo Athletic Annual Fund, any of our Sport Excellence Funds to support a specific program. to Name, Image & Likeness or a capital project, your contribution will make a difference and qualify you for exclusive benefits from Kansas City Athletics.
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| The Roo Athletic Annual Fund is the general fund for Kansas City Athletics. Your contribution support scholarships and programmatic initiatives such as nutrition. | You can donate directly to any of our 14 programs and provide support for their programmatic and recruiting needs. | Supporting NIL provides opportunities for our coaches to recruit, and retain, the very best athletes to represent the Roos. | Supporting capital projects is a way to create a lasting impact on Kansas City Athletics. |
WAYS TO GIVE
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| Speak with a Kansas City Athletics staff member if you have any questions or to give over the phone by calling 816-889-8758 | You can make a one-time or recurring gift on-line by clicking above | Send a check made out to Kansas City Athletics to Roo Athletic Fund Kansas City Athletics 5000 Holmes St. Kansas City, MO 64110 |
TYPES OF GIFTS
Cash Gifts
Provide immediate help for the athletic program and may be paid through a variety of payment plans. Checks can be made payable to Kansas City Athletics or credit cards are accepted. You can mail your payments to P.O. Box 8215 Philadelphia, PA 19101-9684 or donate online here.
Gifts in Kind
Items such as food for team meals and recruiting, building materials, equipment, printing and related services are valued for the savings they bring to the athletic program. Gifts must be budget relieving and you must provide proper receipts to be recorded. For more information on Gifts In Kind please call 816-235-1069.
Matching Gifts
There are many companies that will match your contribution to Kansas City Athletics. Check with your company to see if it matches gifts to higher educational institutions. Visit giving.drexel.edu/ways/matching-gifts today to find out if your company matches.








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