FARGO, N.D. – Team Makers, an annual fundraising arm for the NCAA Division I athletics program at North Dakota State University, produced another banner year in 2022, contributing $5.5 million to NDSU Athletics for student-athlete scholarships.
Team Makers saw cash donations total over $5.8 million. Trade for goods and services totaled more than $469,000, in addition to more than $2 million in other revenues with the total impact for Bison Athletics in 2022 surpassing $7.9 million dollars from 3,925 members.
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.
"Team Makers continues to set the standard in supporting Bison Athletics. Its members provide life-changing opportunities through annual scholarship support as well as strategic operational and capital investments," said NDSU Director of Athletics Matt Larsen. "This level of support has positioned NDSU Athletics for current and future success across all sport programs. A sincere thank you to Bison Nation for their passion and belief in our coaches and student-athletes."
Team Makers memberships start at $100. Applications are accepted throughout the membership year from January 1 through December 31. Benefits include priority points, single-game football tickets, reserved parking, preferred seating, and social opportunities with Bison coaches and staff at special events and golf tournaments.
Members of Team Makers may also consider gifts to the Bison Pride Fund, which was established in 2015 to support scholarships and full cost of attendance as well as capital projects and overall program excellence. Gifts to the Bison Pride Fund can be made on a one-time basis, or can be pledged over a set amount of years. Donations made to the Bison Pride Fund will affect your Team Makers giving level and recognition, making you eligible for additional benefits.
Renewals for 2023 and new donations may be made online. Visit
NDSUAthleticFund.com for more information on how to contribute.
