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Post by sdoc on Dec 27, 2010 10:05:15 GMT -8
I agree that the athletic department has to jump on board with getting the aztec club area of the web site done. There is absolutely zero useful information besides the phone number. If they have PDF already created then they could at least throw that on there. I also agree that Bosie's web site is a good model to follow.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2010 10:25:36 GMT -8
I agree that the athletic department has to jump on board with getting the aztec club area of the web site done. There is absolutely zero useful information besides the phone number. If they have PDF already created then they could at least throw that on there. I also agree that Bosie's web site is a good model to follow. Not sure if you went that far into the site but it should also be pointed out that the Boise Athletic Association allows fans to designate their contributions to specific sports. Whether it's true or still the case I don't know but I've been told that wasn't possible with the AAF. (I inquired because at one point I didn't want any more of my money going to an SDSU football program I saw going down the tubes.) Why SDSU doesn't allow that as Boise does is something I simply can't understand.
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Post by sdoc on Dec 27, 2010 10:31:54 GMT -8
I agree that the athletic department has to jump on board with getting the aztec club area of the web site done. There is absolutely zero useful information besides the phone number. If they have PDF already created then they could at least throw that on there. I also agree that Bosie's web site is a good model to follow. Not sure if you went that far into the site but it should also be pointed out that the Boise Athletic Association allows fans to designate their contributions to specific sports. Whether it's true or still the case I don't know but I've been told that wasn't possible with the AAF. (I inquired because at one point I didn't want any more of my money going to an SDSU football program I saw going down the tubes.) Why SDSU doesn't allow that as Boise does is something I simply can't understand. Yea I noticed that as well. I think it is a great idea. I just sent an email to Jim Sterk and the Aztec Club and I made sure to point that out. Some people are fans of particular sports and would be more inclinced to donate if it only went to a specific sport. Apparently they allow this for large donations since I beleive Strasburg donated specifically to the baseball program and now we have the Football Excellence fund.
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Post by jimmarshall on Dec 27, 2010 16:58:54 GMT -8
I have a bit of info to share, both general and specific some of the issues that were raised in this thread. On the general side: 1. The Aztec Club office will be open on the 30th to accept year end donations. They will also be open the morning of the 31st prior to going over to the men’s basketball game. The message on 619-594-6444 says to leave a message and Aztec Club will call you back on the 30th. 2. The constraints on the Website are frustrating to us also. But until the Attorney General’s office finishes their review and issues their guidance, for us and other CSU auxiliaries, the website must remain as it is, per the guidance of the University's counsel. 3. In the meantime, to donate online, you can do so at the following email address: newscenter.sdsu.edu/giving/Default.aspx?aogid=32On the specific side: "sdsuaztecalumni", someone will call you on the 30th to make sure everything is in place to begin your monthly deductions, apologies that this was not done prior to the office closing on the 23rd. There was so much going on with the Pre-Bowl planning, etc., that the very limited staff (down 2 people) of the Actec Club office was rowing as fast as they could! Once again, apologies. And last, but very far from least: Thanks to all of our generous members whose unrestricted donations go to fund the scholarships for our Student Athletes!
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Post by MissionViejo on Dec 27, 2010 18:50:36 GMT -8
I get the sense that Sterk is living in the 70's with his phone bank and the utter lack of an internet marketing presence. Jim Sterk may be starting off his new job as SDSU AD a tad slow... but just wait till he gets some of these new fangled phones without dials in place!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2010 18:58:56 GMT -8
Not sure if you went that far into the site but it should also be pointed out that the Boise Athletic Association allows fans to designate their contributions to specific sports. Whether it's true or still the case I don't know but I've been told that wasn't possible with the AAF. (I inquired because at one point I didn't want any more of my money going to an SDSU football program I saw going down the tubes.) Why SDSU doesn't allow that as Boise does is something I simply can't understand. Maybe that's a state of California thing. You mean like Cal-NOW? Yeah, that occurred to me too. (Gotta go away before I say something I might regret later.)
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Post by sdsuaztecs on Dec 27, 2010 19:20:56 GMT -8
I always wonder about not having anyone around to answer a phone call for what.....two weeks? It's pretty easy to have someone pick up a phone call particularly if you have a cell phone. If you're in business, you don't want to lose any business in this environment.
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Post by AztecPhil on Dec 27, 2010 20:49:48 GMT -8
I believe the originator of this thread is interested in supporting the Aztec Club (AAF), and wants to support the scholarships of our student athletes. i believe a large percentage of this board makes annual contributions to this worth program. If he is interested in the SDSU Alumni Association, there are two ways of doing that, either by annual enrollments or by becoming an "Aztec For Life". Information on these programs, as well as information on some of the benefits made available to members can be found here, www.sdsualumni.org/s/997/start-page.aspxAdditionally, "The Campanile Foundation" will accept donations that you can direct to a specific college or program. giveonline.sdsu.edu/giving/
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Post by ellbee on Dec 27, 2010 21:27:54 GMT -8
I believe the originator of this thread is interested in supporting the Aztec Club (AAF), and wants to support the scholarships of our student athletes. i believe a large percentage of this board makes annual contributions to this worth program. If he is interested in the SDSU Alumni Association, there are two ways of doing that, either by annual enrollments or by becoming an "Aztec For Life". Information on these programs, as well as information on some of the benefits made available to members can be found here, www.sdsualumni.org/s/997/start-page.aspxAdditionally, "The Campanile Foundation" will accept donations that you can direct to a specific college or program. giveonline.sdsu.edu/giving/Additionally, I think the Aztec Club is a branch/program/something of the Campanile Foundation - and has been for several years. That - as I understand it - was the reason for the name change from AAF to Aztec Club.
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Post by jimmarshall on Dec 27, 2010 21:39:00 GMT -8
I get the sense that Sterk is living in the 70's with his phone bank and the utter lack of an internet marketing presence. And I get the sense that you are speaking from a portion of your anatomy that is usually reserved for the elimination of waste.
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Post by jimmarshall on Dec 27, 2010 21:40:19 GMT -8
Damn! Did I say that out loud? Oops.
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Post by 78aztec82 on Dec 28, 2010 2:39:28 GMT -8
I have a bit of info to share, both general and specific some of the issues that were raised in this thread. On the general side: 1. The Aztec Club office will be open on the 30th to accept year end donations. They will also be open the morning of the 31st prior to going over to the men’s basketball game. The message on 619-594-6444 says to leave a message and Aztec Club will call you back on the 30th. 2. The constraints on the Website are frustrating to us also. But until the Attorney General’s office finishes their review and issues their guidance, for us and other CSU auxiliaries, the website must remain as it is, per the guidance of the University's counsel. 3. In the meantime, to donate online, you can do so at the following email address: newscenter.sdsu.edu/giving/Default.aspx?aogid=32On the specific side: "sdsuaztecalumni", someone will call you on the 30th to make sure everything is in place to begin your monthly deductions, apologies that this was not done prior to the office closing on the 23rd. There was so much going on with the Pre-Bowl planning, etc., that the very limited staff (down 2 people) of the Actec Club office was rowing as fast as they could! Once again, apologies. And last, but very far from least: Thanks to all of our generous members whose unrestricted donations go to fund the scholarships for our Student Athletes! Thanks for the scoop, the info, paired with DaveLs and with the assistance of folks like Matt Pohl will no doubt get folks here on the forum into a donor program. The problem remains, Atty Gen investigation or not, that there is no easy button for people to donate. Calls back after the new year, handled by a couple of folks won't grab the lions share of folks, caught up in the euphoria of a rare bowl victory, who sought out to join. Perhaps a link on the website that would have gotten them a call back from our Aztec Club donor support folks like Matt Pohl or the myriad others, something. Right now it is an unanswered call and a "website under construction." You don't need a webform page - although that would be best but something more immediate. Start with a page that reflects the brochures they send me regularly, explaining the benefits and levels and a short contact form that links to both the mailing list and generates a message to folks like Matt. Something! None of those interfere with the "stay order" or whatever they call it. For the board, if they are reading this, get something on GoAztecs right away, something better than what we have, something that will give the new potential donor confidence that their money is needed and they are joining a solid organization.
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Post by pbaztec on Dec 28, 2010 8:14:46 GMT -8
Jim M....you don't know that background of the Aztec (Foundation) Club website. Ask me about it sometime. I can go into detail about it and why it isn't the way the other competent fan websites are.
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Post by mattpohl on Dec 28, 2010 15:21:32 GMT -8
Stu, I have received zero calls. Hang in there, Matt I have a bit of info to share, both general and specific some of the issues that were raised in this thread. On the general side: 1. The Aztec Club office will be open on the 30th to accept year end donations. They will also be open the morning of the 31st prior to going over to the men’s basketball game. The message on 619-594-6444 says to leave a message and Aztec Club will call you back on the 30th. 2. The constraints on the Website are frustrating to us also. But until the Attorney General’s office finishes their review and issues their guidance, for us and other CSU auxiliaries, the website must remain as it is, per the guidance of the University's counsel. 3. In the meantime, to donate online, you can do so at the following email address: newscenter.sdsu.edu/giving/Default.aspx?aogid=32On the specific side: "sdsuaztecalumni", someone will call you on the 30th to make sure everything is in place to begin your monthly deductions, apologies that this was not done prior to the office closing on the 23rd. There was so much going on with the Pre-Bowl planning, etc., that the very limited staff (down 2 people) of the Actec Club office was rowing as fast as they could! Once again, apologies. And last, but very far from least: Thanks to all of our generous members whose unrestricted donations go to fund the scholarships for our Student Athletes! Thanks for the scoop, the info, paired with DaveLs and with the assistance of folks like Matt Pohl will no doubt get folks here on the forum into a donor program. The problem remains, Atty Gen investigation or not, that there is no easy button for people to donate. Calls back after the new year, handled by a couple of folks won't grab the lions share of folks, caught up in the euphoria of a rare bowl victory, who sought out to join. Perhaps a link on the website that would have gotten them a call back from our Aztec Club donor support folks like Matt Pohl or the myriad others, something. Right now it is an unanswered call and a "website under construction." You don't need a webform page - although that would be best but something more immediate. Start with a page that reflects the brochures they send me regularly, explaining the benefits and levels and a short contact form that links to both the mailing list and generates a message to folks like Matt. Something! None of those interfere with the "stay order" or whatever they call it. For the board, if they are reading this, get something on GoAztecs right away, something better than what we have, something that will give the new potential donor confidence that their money is needed and they are joining a solid organization.
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Post by 78aztec82 on Dec 28, 2010 18:57:58 GMT -8
Stu, I have received zero calls. Hang in there, Matt Thanks for the scoop, the info, paired with DaveLs and with the assistance of folks like Matt Pohl will no doubt get folks here on the forum into a donor program. The problem remains, Atty Gen investigation or not, that there is no easy button for people to donate. Calls back after the new year, handled by a couple of folks won't grab the lions share of folks, caught up in the euphoria of a rare bowl victory, who sought out to join. Perhaps a link on the website that would have gotten them a call back from our Aztec Club donor support folks like Matt Pohl or the myriad others, something. Right now it is an unanswered call and a "website under construction." You don't need a webform page - although that would be best but something more immediate. Start with a page that reflects the brochures they send me regularly, explaining the benefits and levels and a short contact form that links to both the mailing list and generates a message to folks like Matt. Something! None of those interfere with the "stay order" or whatever they call it. For the board, if they are reading this, get something on GoAztecs right away, something better than what we have, something that will give the new potential donor confidence that their money is needed and they are joining a solid organization. I'm not surprised. Thanks for the feedback Matt. Happy New Year and see you in West Point!
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Post by sdsuaztecalumni on Dec 30, 2010 12:01:41 GMT -8
As a follow up to this, I am all taken care of guys. Thanks for the tips and private messages from folks here. The issue remains that there are folks that are going to want information like the Aztec Fan guide on the website, and at least an email where they can interact with someone from the office in order to get that transaction done online. This is an issue for alumni in different time zones and people that are busy at work. Phone for me is just a waste because I have to prioritize my time and these calls cannot be returned until after 7 pm.
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Post by Fred Noonan on Dec 30, 2010 12:51:14 GMT -8
Not sure if you went that far into the site but it should also be pointed out that the Boise Athletic Association allows fans to designate their contributions to specific sports. Whether it's true or still the case I don't know but I've been told that wasn't possible with the AAF. (I inquired because at one point I didn't want any more of my money going to an SDSU football program I saw going down the tubes.) Why SDSU doesn't allow that as Boise does is something I simply can't understand. I haven't been active in the AAF/Aztec club for some time now but the wisdom of designated contributions has long been a subject of debate. Back in the day--when I was active--I sought out professional fund raising advice and learned that designating funds is a nation wide problem for non-profits. The funds are generally not available where you need them if you get an imbalance in designated giving. All kinds of bad things can happen to your organizations financial health. As a matter of professional fund raising I learned that one accepts the large designated gifts but does everything possible to discourage it in the general giving/solicitation context (Or, maybe I should say just avoid encouraging it by making it an up front option) Then I translated the effect over to SDSU athletics and learned that designating funds for mens sports has a potentially harmful effect. Just by way of illustration , assume the athletic dept has a $32M annual budget split 50/50 between men's and womens sports with no room to reduce the budet levels (it's operating pure bare bones). A $1M donation for football only would mean that somehow an additional $1M would have to be raised for womens sports or face cutting some other mens program by $1M. If you expand that concept to the "average" type $100-$1,000 donor you can see where you might get into trouble. If all of a sudden after a good football year 1/2 of your donor base decided to "reward" football by designating their $100-$1,000 donations you could be in one heck of a fix. Back when I was actively fund raising I always argued that those raising funds should (a) NEVER encourage designating the gift and (b) NEVER convince people to donate based on what they got in return via the old AAF tailgate (it limited the gift givers perspective to what they were getting in return rather than looking at it as a gift to student athletics). Anyway, I suspect that the foregoing type of rationale, along with a lot more--such as not being able to spend the money the way you need to--is why you can't designate your gift on the web site. But, if you call and insist I'm sure they'll take your "designated" funds. The Fred Noonan School of Navigation.
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