FARGO, N.D. – Team Makers, an annual fundraising arm for the NCAA Division I athletics program at North Dakota State University, produced another record-breaking year in 2016 with increases in membership, cash donations and total revenues.
 
Team Makers had an increase of more than 1,000 members with a total membership 4,151.  Cash donations surpassed $4.7 million dollars, an increase of more than $1 million from the previous year.  Trade for goods and services totaled more than $300,000, in addition to more than $700,000 in other revenues with the total impact for Bison Athletics in 2016 surpassing $5.7 million dollars.
 
Established in 1950, the Team Makers Club is a separate 501C3 foundation committed to raising scholarship money for student-athletes and assisting them in earning degrees for a successful future.
 
"The volunteers and donors behind Team Makers have been the foundation of our success in Bison Athletics," said NDSU director of athletics Matt Larsen.  "Our mission to provide the best academic and athletic experiences for our student-athletes would not be achieved without their loyal support.  We look forward to continued growth as we engage alumni, fans and friends across the country."
 
Team Makers memberships start at $100.  Applications are accepted throughout the membership year from January 1 through December 31.  Benefits include priority points, tax deductions, reserved parking and preferred seating, and social opportunities with Bison coaches and staff at weekly luncheons, golf tournaments and other special events.
 
Members of Team Makers may also consider gifts to the Bison Pride Fund, which was established in 2015 to further support scholarships and full cost of attendance for student-athletes in all sports, as well as capital projects and overall program excellence.  Donors earn priority points with each contribution to the Bison Pride Fund.
 
Renewals for 2017 and new donations may be made online.  Visit NDSUAthleticFund.com for more information on how to contribute.