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More About the Monocle Society?

The Monocle Society was created in 2019 to serve as the official annual fundraising arm for Austin Peay State University Athletics. While the landscape of intercollegiate athletics is ever changing and costs continue to rise, our main focus on an annual basis will be to enhance the experience for all 350 student-athletes.  Supporters of the Monocle Society can take pride in knowing that their support will have a direct impact on all 17 sports. Our teams require championship resources to win conference championships and we strive to be the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the Atlantic Sun Conference and United Athletic Conference annually.

The Monocle Society will provide its members with a host of stewardship opportunities and benefits including priority purchase of tailgate season passes, VIPeay Endzone Experience and Hoops purchase access, football and basketball preferred parking passes among others. 

Additional Ways You Can Give:

Capital Projects

Philanthropic gifts above and beyond Monocle Society support make it possible to provide a great experience for our student-athletes and supporters of Austin Peay Athletics for years to come. In todays arms race in college athletics, it is paramount we continue to invest in our future to remain competitive and bring championships to Clarksville.

The Victory Fund

The Victory Fund supports Austin Peay Athletics by providing resources that enhance the overall student-athlete experience on and off the field and bringing championships to Clarksville.

Endowment Giving

Cement your legacy that will benefit Governor student-athletes in perpetuity. Endowments ranging from $25,000-$100,000+ provide long term support through funding scholarships and additional operating support.

Planned Giving/IRA

It is never too early to plan ahead. Deferred gifts to Austin Peay Athletics can help lay the foundation for the future.  If you are at least 70 1/2 years old, you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA of up to $100,000 in a calendar year. QCDs count toward your RMD if you are required to take one. You can initiate these gifts directly through your IRA plan administrator.