WELCOME TO THE DUQUESNE ATHLETIC FUND
Welcome to the Duquesne Athletic Fund (DAF) page and thank you for visiting. The DAF is the official fundraising arm for Duquesne Athletics, supporting over 450 student-athletes across multiple sports. Your gift helps us recruit, retain, train, and support these exceptional individuals.
DAF members receive exclusive benefits based on their giving level, including:
- Tax-deductibility
- Invitations to DAF events (e.g., golf outings, luncheons)
- Exclusive hospitality and parking options
- DU coaches apparel
- And much more
Join "the team behind the team" today and support Duquesne's student-athletes as they pursue excellence on and off the field.
For more info: Contact Bryan Colonna at (412) 396-5927 or colonna770@duq.edu
ABOUT THE DUQUESNE ATHLETIC FUND
The Duquesne Athletic Fund is the charitable giving arm of Duquesne University Athletics. It operates under guidelines prescribed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Atlantic 10 Conference and the Northeast Conference (football and bowling associate membership).
Individuals and organizations sharing a commitment to the success of Duquesne Athletics all contribute to the Fund. The Duquesne Athletic Fund supports the operational costs of our 20 varsity sports programs and the nearly 500 men and women participating as student-athletes.
The University has made unprecedented commitments to Athletics in recent years, increasing funding for scholarships and making extensive facilities improvements at Rooney Field and the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Duquesne Athletic Fund members have magnified these efforts by establishing new endowed scholarships and supporting locker room renovations for football, men's and women's basketball and volleyball. Significant giving opportunities remain in these areas.
Similarly, donors at every level contribute to the impact of the Duquesne Athletic Fund. Operational budgets, while growing, remain limited. Yet they have a direct effect on every student-athlete. Travel, for example, is a major expense. We recruit nationally and internationally, with more than 25 states and seven countries represented on our varsity rosters. This requires coaches to scout and meet with student-athletes everywhere and to bring prospects to campus for official visits.
Robust academic support also separates Duquesne from its peers and rivals. Student-athletes benefit from specialized academic advisement, individual and group tutoring, mandatory study halls, and loaned laptop computers for use during team travel. All of these resources are supported in large part by the Athletic Fund, helping Duquesne athletes to excel in their studies.
WAYS TO GIVE
Choose the method that’s most convenient:
- Online or by mail via check, Mastercard, Visa or Discover
- Gifts-In-Kind (equipment, supplies, services)
- Major, Planned, and Long-Term Gifts: Contact us for gifts of stock, securities, real estate, or bequests
Support Your Sport: Choose to make an unrestricted gift or designate your gift to a specific sport. Every contribution makes a difference.
Increase the Impact: Use your company’s matching gift program to double or triple your contribution. Learn more at Duquesne’s Matching Gift site.
EVENTS
Upcoming DAF events:
- Duquesne Athletic Fund Fall Golf Invitational
Details Here
Monday, September 22 – Laurel Valley Golf Club
- Vinnie Vaccarello Memorial Golf Invitational
Details Here
Monday, October 6 – Valley Brook Country Club
To RSVP or learn more, contact Bryan Colonna at colonna770@duq.edu
Have questions or want to support the Dukes? Contact Bryan Colonna at (412) 396-5927 or colonna770@duq.edu
GIVE NOW
Click here to make a donation to the Duquesne Athletic Fund
