Purple Points
The Purple Points system is designed to recognize Wildcat Fund members who have demonstrated their loyalty through season ticket purchases and contributions. The point system ensures benefits such as preferred seating, parking and special events are allocated in a way that rewards our most dedicated supporters.
| Factor | Points | Increments |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Excellence Fund (or Seating - Athletics) current year | 5 | $100 |
| Cumulative giving to Athletics since 1975 | 4 | $100 |
| Designated athletics fund current year | 3 | $100 |
| Consecutive years as a season ticket holder | 3 | per year |
| Consecutive years of giving to Athletics | 3 | per year |
| One time bonus | ||
| Letterwinner | 50 | |
| Alumnus | 30 | |
| Faculty/Staff Member | 20 | |
| One Time Season Ticket Holder Bonuses | ||
| 20 consecutive years of purchase | 200 | |
| 15 consecutive years of purchase | 100 | |
| 10 consecutive years of purchase | 50 | |
| 5 consecutive years of purchase | 25 | |
Example:
Willie Wildcat (WCAS ’95) has been a Wildcat Fund member for five consecutive years and plans on giving $1,000 this year. He will give $600 to the Wildcat Excellence Fund to be eligible for football parking and $400 to the Men’s Tennis program, his former team. Including his current year gift, he has given $10,000 to Northwestern Athletics in his lifetime. Willie has also been a football season ticket holder for 18 years.
Willie’s Purple Point total:
| Point Earning Criteria | Amount/Years Given | Point Allocation | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Excellence Fund, current year | $600 | 5 per $100 | 30 |
| Designated athletics fund, current year | $400 | 3 per $100 | 12 |
| Consecutive years of giving to Athletics | 5 years | 3 per year | 15 |
| Cumulative giving to athletics since 1975 | $10,000 | 4 per $100 | 400 |
| Consecutive years as a season ticket holder | 18 years | 3 per year | 54 |
| Alumnus one-time bonus | 30 points | 30 | |
| Letterwinner one-time bonus | 50 points | 50 | |
| Season ticket holder one-time bonus | 18 consecutive years | 175 | |
| Total Purple Points | 766 | ||