Drake University is home to 18 NCAA Division I athletic teams. As Des Moines’ Hometown Teams, we are proud of our student-athletes’ achievements in their sports, in the classroom, and within the community.
Drake is committed to not only athletic excellence, but to promoting teamwork, inclusion, and leadership year-round. Your gift to the Drake Athletics gives 370 student-athletes the resources they need to compete for championships on the field and court and for championships experience in life.
Matching Gift Opportunities
Athletic Directors Match
Director of Athletics, Brian Hardin and his wife Cara are especially proud of our student-athletes determination, tenacity, and grit during an unpredictable and challenging year. Their accomplishments in competition, in the classroom, and in the community are nothing short of extraordinary. Show your support of these incredible athletes with a gift to the Bulldog Club and your gift will be matched up to $2,500.
Bulldog Club Challenge
By going All In for Drake Athletics today, your gift to the Bulldog Club will be doubled. David Milligan, BN'70 will match gifts to the Bulldog Club, up to $5,000 total! Increase your impact and make a gift to the Bulldog Club today.
Bulldog Club Above and Beyond Challenge
Drake student-athletes always go above and beyond in competition and the classroom. If you go above and beyond for them during All In with an additional gift to the Bulldog Club this fiscal year, your support will be matched up to $2,500 by Steve, BN’77, GR’89 and Libby, GR’86, Jacobs.
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IA | 114 |
| 2 | IL | 67 |
| 3 | TX | 24 |
