The RCAF raises money for all 16 Ragin' Cajuns sport programs and
400+ student-athletes.
Please help them as they complete their academic and athletic journeys by donating today.
Invest NowFor Louisiana Athletics to compete at the highest level, we must continue to grow our support services for our student-athletes BEYOND the level of our peer institutions.
By investing in the RCAF, you directly impact the lives of over 400 student-athletes across 16 sport programs in the following areas:
We need to upgrade/build certain athletics facilities in order to recruit student-athletes at the highest level and provide the best fan experience possible.
We need to further invest in our 400-plus student-athletes by generating unrestricted dollars through the Annual Fund that will ensure their academic and competitive success.
We need to ensure the long-term success of Ragin' Cajuns Athletics by securing major or planned gifts to create operational endowments that will impact future generations of Louisiana student-athletes.
Unrestricted funds used to offset scholarships and operational costs
Investments into a specific sport program:
Donations for priority seat location.
Facility Seating Charts:
Play a pivotal role in providing the world-class student-athletes at Louisiana with world-class facilities in which to prepare and compete for championships.
Scholarship endowments start at $25,000. Annual earnings are spent, not principle.
Donations of products or services that offset costs for Louisiana Athletics
Courtesy Car program
The recognition of philanthropic gifts of $25,000 (paid/pledged over up to five years)
Planned giving is an intentional act that allows you as a donor to make a meaningful impact on the work of our Athletics Department and leave a lasting legacy in your name. Through planned gifts, RCAF members and other supporters can make an impact on future generations of Louisiana student-athletes while potentially realizing benefits for themselves now, and for their heirs in the future. Ways to make legacy gifts include placing a bequest in your will, or by naming us as a beneficiary on a retirement account or insurance policy.
Notifying us of these plans now can ensure that the intended use of your planned gift is properly stewarded and recognized in accordance with your wishes.
To learn more about including Louisiana Athletics in your estate plans, or if you have already included us in your plans, please visit louisiana.giftlegacy.com for information and resources.
Highlighting the various other ways that a fan can invest in the future of Louisiana Athletics beyond cash or check.
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The RCAF raises money for all 16 Ragin' Cajuns sport programs and
Please help them as they complete their academic and athletic journeys by donating today.
Invest NowP.O. Box 43603
Lafayette, LA 70504
705 E St Mary Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503