Give to Thunderbirds Athletics

Your Gift Changes the Future of Thunderbird Athletics!
Every scholarship awarded, every championship pursued, and every student-athlete who earns a degree is made possible through the support of people who believe in the Thunderbird experience.
Your generosity provides SUU student-athletes with the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed in competition, in the classroom, and in life.
Your investment does more than support a team. It helps prepare the next generation of Thunderbird leaders.
College athletics creates opportunities that extend far beyond competition. Through their experience at Southern Utah University, student-athletes learn discipline, leadership, teamwork, resilience, and accountability. They represent SUU throughout the region and across the country while working toward something even more important than athletic success: earning a college degree.
Your support helps ensure that Thunderbird student-athletes have access to the resources they need to pursue excellence in every part of their university experience.
When you give to Thunderbird Athletics, you help student-athletes:
- Earn a meaningful college degree
- Compete for championships
- Develop as leaders and teammates
- Receive high-quality academic and wellness support
- Prepare for successful careers and lives after athletics
Every contribution strengthens the Thunderbird student-athlete experience.
Donor support helps provide:
- Scholarships
- Academic Success
- Health & Wellness
- Championship Resources
- Team Travel
- Leadership & Career Development
Southern Utah University is beginning an exciting new chapter in its athletics history. As Thunderbird Athletics competes in the Big Sky Conference, donor support will play an essential role in positioning our student-athletes and programs for long-term success. Competing at a high level requires continued investment in scholarships, recruiting, academic support, sports medicine, travel, training resources, and the overall student-athlete experience. This new era creates an opportunity for alumni, former student-athletes, parents, fans, and community members to come together around a shared vision:
- Build championship programs.
- Develop future leaders.
- Strengthen the Thunderbird legacy.
Your support today will help shape the future of SUU Athletics for years to come.
Every donor has a different connection to Southern Utah University.
You may choose to support the overall needs of Thunderbird Athletics, invest in a favorite team, provide scholarship opportunities, or help advance a strategic project.
- Thunderbird Athletic Fund - Support the general scholarship fund across SUU Athletics that enhances the student-athlete experience for all programs.
- Sport-Specific Giving - Direct your gift to the SUU athletic program that means the most to you.
- Capital Projects & Facilities - Invest in spaces that support recruiting, training, competition, development, and the daily student-athlete experience.
- Endowments & Legacy Gifts
- Create long-term support for scholarships, programs, coaching positions, or other strategic priorities.
Not sure which option is right for you? Our Athletics development team can help identify an opportunity that aligns with your interests and philanthropic goals.
Help Build the Next Generation of Thunderbirds
Every gift helps create opportunities for student-athletes to learn, compete, lead, and succeed.
Together, we can:
- Expand access to a Southern Utah University education
- Provide a championship-level student-athlete experience
- Prepare young people for successful lives after graduation
- Strengthen the future of every Thunderbirds program
- Build a legacy that will serve generations of student-athletes
Your support matters. Your participation matters. Your gift makes a difference.
Make Your Gift to Thunderbird Athletics Today!
Questions About Making the Greatest Impact?
Our Athletics development team is available to help you find a giving opportunity that reflects your passion for Southern Utah University and Thunderbird Athletics.
Contact us to discuss:
- Sport-specific giving
- Student-athlete scholarships
- Capital projects
- Endowment opportunities
- Major gifts
- Planned and estate gifts
- Corporate partnerships
- Memorial or honorary gifts
Jeff Tukuafu
- Southern Utah University Athletics Development
- Email: jefftukuafu@suu.edu
- Phone: 435-865-8330
Becca Bourgeois
- Southern Utah University Athletics Development
- Email: beccabourgeois@suu.edu
- Phone: 435-865-8330
We would be honored to help you create a meaningful and lasting impact through Thunderbird Athletics.