Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Howling Pack?
- The Howling Pack is the annual fundraising program of the Athletic Department at The University of South Dakota. The Howling Pack (est. 1991) promotes and financially supports the athletic department and all of the individual athletic teams while encouraging the development of the student-athlete.
How are contributions to the Howling Pack used?
- Gifts made to the Howling Pack are used to fund scholarships for University of South Dakota student-athletes. Scholarship costs include tuition/fees, meals, housing, books/supplies, transportation, and personal expenses for the academic year.
When is the "Howling Pack" year?
- The Howling Pack fiscal year starts on July 1st and ends June 30th.
When can I start a new membership?
- Anytime! Contact a member of the Howling Pack staff to discuss deadlines for annual publications pledge/payment options, and how to get the membership process started.
When do I renew my membership?
How can I join or make a contribution?
- Cash/Check - Gifts can be made by writing a check (payable to Howling Pack). Donations can be made from your bank account using Electronic Funds Transfer as well.
- Credit Card - Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express can be charged one-time, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually. These can be made online at howlingpack.com.
- Stocks and Securities - Gifts to the Howling Pack can be made using stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
- Matching Gifts - The USD Athletic Department qualifies for matching gifts from numerous businesses and organizations. If you or your spouses' company sponsors a qualifying matching gift program, please enclose your company's Matching Gift Form with your membership form.
- Payroll Deduction - All USD faculty and staff have the option to make their Howling Pack membership payments through the USD Payroll Deduction Program.
Are my Howling Pack gifts tax deductible?
- Due to recent changes in U.S tax law, donors are strongly advised to seek professional tax counsel to understand the tax consequences of contributions directly or indirectly related to the right to purchase tickets to collegiate athletic events. Howling Pack donors who elect NOT to receive membership benefits will preserve the charitable nature of their contributions.
Contact the Howling Pack:
To make a gift online, CLICK HERE
Mail: USD Foundation
1110 N. Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Email: HowlingPack@usdfoundation.org
Phone: (605) 741-0117 or (800) 521.3575
How else can I get involved?
In addition to becoming a member of the Howling Pack, you can become more involved by volunteering to assist the athletics department with a number of special events and fundraising projects during the year. Volunteers are instrumental to our success as an athletics program by providing generous gifts of time, talent, and expertise. Volunteering opportunities are available for our annual fund drive, golf outings, auction & dinner. To volunteer or for more information you can contact Michaela Mohr at Michaela.Mohr@usdfoundation.org.
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