St. John's University Athletics
St. John’s Athletics Celebrates Second-Highest Fundraising Year
6/29/2022 4:00:00 PM | Red White Club
Red Storm received generous contributions from nearly 1,600 donors, including a record 1,378 Red White Club members, in Fiscal Year 2021-22
QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John's Athletic Department registered its second-highest fundraising year in school history, generating nearly $3.7 million during the 2021-22 fiscal year that concluded May 31. Thanks to the generosity of approximately 1,600 donors, Red Storm student-athletes were provided with additional resources to excel in competition, in the classroom and in the community.
"On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches and administrators, I would like to thank each of our investors who has supported the athletic department at St. John's," said Director of Athletics Mike Cragg. "Without that strong commitment of philanthropy and belief, it would not be possible for our 340-plus student-athletes and 17 intercollegiate athletic programs to compete at the high level that they do. We appreciate the truly supportive commitment to our efforts in representing the very best of St. John's."
For the third time in the last six years, St. John's Athletics surpassed the $3 million mark while increasing total contributions by 112 percent from last year. Champion Partners of the Red White Club, who make a cumulative gift of at least $25,000 annually, increased their numbers to 64 individuals. The year was also highlighted by nearly doubling Red White Club membership from the previous year, as a record 1,378 individuals held Red White Club status by making gifts of $100 or more.
"Further, we are grateful for the leadership of Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. as our President and for giving our passionate alumni and fans a clear vision of the important role that athletics plays in the life of St. John's," said Cragg. "I wholeheartedly salute and thank our Institutional Advancement and Athletic Development teams for their amazing work throughout this milestone fundraising year."
Year after year, the generous contributions of Red Storm supporters have afforded the Athletic Department opportunities to enhance support services provided to student-athletes while making a variety of facility upgrades to help rival BIG EAST Conference and national competitors.
In 2021-22, several St. John's teams performed at a high level on the national stage, highlighted by the women's soccer team's run to the Round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament, the men's soccer team's trip to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament and the fencing team's seventh place finish at the NCAA Championships. Red Storm student-athletes also shined in the classroom with a cumulative grade point average of 3.55. All 17 of the University's sports teams registered a GPA of 3.1 or higher this past year.
"I would like to challenge all of us to step up to another level in 2022-23, as the college sports environment has never been more fiscally challenging or radically reshaping than it is today," Cragg added. "I am proud that St. John's is poised to be a leader in the BIG EAST, and that starts with this continued alumni and fan support at every level, including membership in the Red White Club."
For more information and to join the Red White Club, visit stjohns.edu/redwhiteclub.
"On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches and administrators, I would like to thank each of our investors who has supported the athletic department at St. John's," said Director of Athletics Mike Cragg. "Without that strong commitment of philanthropy and belief, it would not be possible for our 340-plus student-athletes and 17 intercollegiate athletic programs to compete at the high level that they do. We appreciate the truly supportive commitment to our efforts in representing the very best of St. John's."
For the third time in the last six years, St. John's Athletics surpassed the $3 million mark while increasing total contributions by 112 percent from last year. Champion Partners of the Red White Club, who make a cumulative gift of at least $25,000 annually, increased their numbers to 64 individuals. The year was also highlighted by nearly doubling Red White Club membership from the previous year, as a record 1,378 individuals held Red White Club status by making gifts of $100 or more.
"Further, we are grateful for the leadership of Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. as our President and for giving our passionate alumni and fans a clear vision of the important role that athletics plays in the life of St. John's," said Cragg. "I wholeheartedly salute and thank our Institutional Advancement and Athletic Development teams for their amazing work throughout this milestone fundraising year."
Year after year, the generous contributions of Red Storm supporters have afforded the Athletic Department opportunities to enhance support services provided to student-athletes while making a variety of facility upgrades to help rival BIG EAST Conference and national competitors.
In 2021-22, several St. John's teams performed at a high level on the national stage, highlighted by the women's soccer team's run to the Round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament, the men's soccer team's trip to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament and the fencing team's seventh place finish at the NCAA Championships. Red Storm student-athletes also shined in the classroom with a cumulative grade point average of 3.55. All 17 of the University's sports teams registered a GPA of 3.1 or higher this past year.
"I would like to challenge all of us to step up to another level in 2022-23, as the college sports environment has never been more fiscally challenging or radically reshaping than it is today," Cragg added. "I am proud that St. John's is poised to be a leader in the BIG EAST, and that starts with this continued alumni and fan support at every level, including membership in the Red White Club."
For more information and to join the Red White Club, visit stjohns.edu/redwhiteclub.
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