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Post by JohnJacquesLayup on Apr 28, 2005 12:35:08 GMT -5
Here is a list of players I would think could donate from six figures up to 7 +. each. All of them benefited from G'town and then we could get corporate. I also point out known problems with each: Ewing (lost money in divorce probably) Mourning (does a lot of charity work already) Mutombo (does a lot of charity work already) Iverson J. Williams Sleepy Floyd (not sure how much he would have made in the league pre-ridiculous contract days) David Wingate (see above) Jahidi White JT II (why not, but probably lost some in divorce) Don Reid (didn't play in league too long) R. Williams O. Harrington M. Sweetney B. Bowman (we are talking a long term project here so assume he is a leaguer) J. Green (same as above) That is 15 guys right there who could probably get a 10 million plus starting fund going depending on their feelings about the university & program. Who am I missing and does anyone think this is realistic? Out of curiosity, have other programs received LARGE donations like the ones proposed here from former players? Shaq for LSU, Hill for Duke, etc. . . .?
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Post by SSHoya on Apr 28, 2005 12:36:52 GMT -5
Add Ron Blaylock to the list -- he must know lots of people who have money!
From Hoovers:
Blaylock & Partners would like to put a lock on its corner of the investment-banking business. The boutique firm underwrites, sells, and trades in equity and fixed-income investments. Its burgeoning research division provides information on approximately 150 companies across a variety of industries. The company, which has formed a municipal finance underwriting division, has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. Subsidiary Blaylock-Abacus Asset Management provides institutional asset management services. Blaylock & Partners was founded in 1993 by CEO Ron Blaylock, a former Georgetown University basketball star.
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Post by SoCalHoya on Apr 28, 2005 12:41:06 GMT -5
From what I've heard, they are all still very close to GU, the program, the Thompson family, each other, etc. And so if anybody could unite them to pledge a certain amount, I think it would propel donations from other alumni. I mean, those guys have already "given" a lot of themselves for GU, so I wouldn't want them to think we would need them to foot the entire bill.
If I were a relatively wealthy alumnus/a (Leonsis, Clinton, etc.), getting to jump on board with those names would get me to shell out some serious cash, especially if the campaign was executed well. I'm already willing to donate, but I know I would be even more excited if I were able to donate side-by-side with Ewing, Mourning, Ivo, etc. We also shouldn't forget Tagliabue, Henry Hyde and other former b-ball players who have had success off the court.
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Post by YB on Apr 28, 2005 13:20:00 GMT -5
They don't donate because no one asks them or presents a plan for an arena that looks viable. I know personally, I'm not sure I trust the U to spend my money judiciously; I always tell them what to do with it when I donate.
This must be done professionally and with an organized plan. But make no mistake, it can and should be done.
Things can be worked out with the BZA and even with the ANC. They will never be enthusiastic, but they know the U has been willing to work with them.
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Post by RBHoya on Apr 28, 2005 14:14:12 GMT -5
They don't donate because no one asks them or presents a plan for an arena that looks viable. I know personally, I'm not sure I trust the U to spend my money judiciously; I always tell them what to do with it when I donate. Exactly, it seems to me like thats a big part of the problem. I mean, we're talking about a LARGE, LARGE sum of money to be donated here, even from Georgetown's most successful graduates. It's not something to be thrown around capriciously, and I really can't fault anyone for not wanting to make that kind of a contribution without any semblance of a plan as to where the University is going with the CC/Arena. It really seems to be a catch-22, in that the University is waiting for someone to donate before they act, yet until the university acts by revealing plans or at least committing to a new arena, no one is going to make the requisite donation. At least, thats how it seems to me. Is it reasonable to assume that the CC/Arena would be a university priority eventually? Also, I'm not really sure, but is the university generally in a perpetual state of expansion/building? From what I know, the SW quad was completed just a couple years back (2002? 2003?) and ever since I first came to campus in April 2004, they've been constructing the new performing arts building. Now the MSF construction is under way, and up next the business building on Lot T.... then what? I know its a ways into the future, but is it logical to assume that a Convocation Center would be in the cards after that? I've heard talk about a science building... is there any other (arguably) more pressing needs than the new arena? Might the University just STOP building for a length of time, after having finished so much construction? or does that not really happen?
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Post by GUHoya07 on Apr 28, 2005 14:18:24 GMT -5
The Southwest Quad was finished just in time for my freshman year, so fall 2003.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2005 14:19:08 GMT -5
From what I've heard, they are all still very close to GU, the program, the Thompson family, each other, etc. And so if anybody could unite them to pledge a certain amount, I think it would propel donations from other alumni. I mean, those guys have already "given" a lot of themselves for GU, so I wouldn't want them to think we would need them to foot the entire bill. Part of the issue is that they're NOT that close to GU. Most of the JT2 guys are close to each other, and to Coach Thompson (II). Their individual ties to the university vary, but more often than not, their first and foremost allegiance is to Coach, and not to GU. Having III running the show now certainly helps, but it'll take some time to build the "family".
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Post by SoCalHoya on Apr 28, 2005 14:36:11 GMT -5
Well, if we need to name it the JTCC to get them motivated, so mote it be. But don't many of them help with the camps in the summer? I used to see Ewing cruising around the parking lot in a dark purple 911 porsche.
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Post by Cambridge on Apr 28, 2005 14:44:20 GMT -5
Pat might get super involved with PE2 on campus...here's to hoping.
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Post by the_way on Apr 28, 2005 14:56:41 GMT -5
Part of the issue is that they're NOT that close to GU. Most of the JT2 guys are close to each other, and to Coach Thompson (II). Their individual ties to the university vary, but more often than not, their first and foremost allegiance is to Coach, and not to GU. Having III running the show now certainly helps, but it'll take some time to build the "family". Exactly. Plus, what do the players owe the University anyway. The players made the University gobs of money. The play of the players, especially in the 80's and early 90's help build Nike into the number 1 sports apparel company worldwide and pushed Georgetown's name further out into the forefront. So the players have given the University plenty of money already. If the University expects an 8-figure donation for an on-campus arena to be built, then I guess the University doesn't expect or doesn't really care for it to be built. Has there been any scenarios in college basketball where an 8-figure donation has financed an on-campus arena. Anybody know?
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Post by KHoyaNYC on Apr 28, 2005 18:00:21 GMT -5
Exactly. Plus, what do the players owe the University anyway. The players made the University gobs of money. The play of the players, especially in the 80's and early 90's help build Nike into the number 1 sports apparel company worldwide and pushed Georgetown's name further out into the forefront. So the players have given the University plenty of money already. If the University expects an 8-figure donation for an on-campus arena to be built, then I guess the University doesn't expect or doesn't really care for it to be built. Has there been any scenarios in college basketball where an 8-figure donation has financed an on-campus arena. Anybody know? It's not always for arenas, but former players do donate. Some even give for high schools!!! Here are a few examples: www.cbs.sportsline.com/nba/story/8399870www.nba.com/magic/news/hill_duke_donation.htmlwww.detnews.com/2001/pistons/0104/06/pistons-208774.htmwww.nba.com/raptors/news/carter_donates_020916.htmlI also remember back in the late 90s Jayson Williams donated like $2 million to St. John's, although I don't know what the money was used for.
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Post by the_way on Apr 28, 2005 18:16:59 GMT -5
Yeah, I know about players donating money. What I'm saying is there any example of where an 8-figure donation was made by an alumn,etc. that solely funded an on-campus arena.
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Post by KHoyaNYC on Apr 28, 2005 18:22:04 GMT -5
see above - Derek Fisher. Not 8 figures, but 6 figures. Don't know about anyone else for colleges.
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Post by aleutianhoya on Apr 29, 2005 7:28:44 GMT -5
UVa's new arena...one guy gave $35M virginiasports.collegesports.com/ot/va-new-arena.htmlI don't know how common the "one 8-figure gift" is; I don't think that's necessarily what the University needs although they'd certainly prefer it. Rather, most facilities fundraising plans are built around the top 5-10 donors giving roughly half of the cost--before anyone else is even asked for a gift. On a more basic level, that's what this project needs.
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Post by the_way on Apr 29, 2005 8:01:35 GMT -5
UVa's new arena...one guy gave $35M virginiasports.collegesports.com/ot/va-new-arena.htmlI don't know how common the "one 8-figure gift" is; I don't think that's necessarily what the University needs although they'd certainly prefer it. Rather, most facilities fundraising plans are built around the top 5-10 donors giving roughly half of the cost--before anyone else is even asked for a gift. On a more basic level, that's what this project needs. Thanks for the info.
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