What is the Fueling the Momentum campaign?

Fueling the Momentum is a fundraising campaign for Holy Cross Football through increased support of the Crusader Athletics Fund.  After completing a silent phase of the campaign - where commitments of more than $1.4 Million were raised by a small group of generous football volunteers - we are launching the public phase of the campaign on January 28, 2022.  The campaign will run through June 30, 2022, with the goal of a total of $750,000 raised this fiscal year.

This campaign presents an opportunity to ensure the long-term growth and excellence of the Holy Cross Football program. Your gift today will help us propel our student-athletes into the upcoming season, and into the years, and championships, to come. Fueling the Momentum is readying Holy Cross Football for an extended period of greatness.

What priorities will this campaign support?

Our #1 Priority: Providing financial support for world-class resources – to keep our football program competitive at the highest level nationally and to amplify the football student-athlete experience.

Next Level Needs: To up our game and bring Holy Cross Football to the next level, the Fueling the Momentum Campaign will support essential costs and the following needs:

• Summer program
  • On-campus accommodations for football student-athletes
  • Nutritional meals
  • Team bonding activities
• Coach salary increases
• Enhanced year-long nutrition 
• Improved technology and training equipment
• Improved graphics and branding in team and staff areas

Can I send in my gift via the mail? 

Yes! Please indicate “Fueling the Momentum” in the memo line, so that your gift will be counted towards the campaign for Holy Cross Football.  

Can I make a gift with stocks or securities to support Holy Cross football? 

Yes! Please call us at 877-433-1843, or email our team at crusaderathletics@holycross.edu, to let us know, so we can count your gift; be sure to mention “Fueling the Momentum” when you call.

Can I make a gift through a donor-advised fund? 

Yes! To make a distribution to Holy Cross Football through your donor-advised fund, please contact your financial institution and include “Fueling the Momentum” along with your gift designation. Let our team know at crusaderathletics@holycross.edu so we can count your support.

I made a gift to Holy Cross Football earlier this year. Will that count? 

Thank you for supporting Holy Cross Football this year! Yes - the campaign reflects all cash gifts received during the 2022 fiscal year.

I’ve already made my gift to the Fueling the Momentum campaign. How else can I help?  

Thank you for your support! We encourage you to help spread the word about Fueling the Momentum on your social networks. Share your custom link (provided towards the bottom of your receipt) and you can measure your impact! Post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #FuelingtheMomentum.

How can I support Holy Cross football in the future?

Donors who wish to make their commitment to Holy Cross football over time can do so with a formal pledge, which in many cases spans a period of five years.  

All donors who pledge will receive periodic reminders regarding pledge balances. To set up a five-year commitment, please call 877-433-1843 or email crusaderathletics@holycross.edu.

Additionally, donors may choose to make a recurring gift over a period of months by selecting the “Recurring Gift” option on the giving form.

What are Fueling the Momentum advocates? 

You can be a Fueling the Momentum advocate by reaching out to your network of Holy Cross football supporters to share your Crusader pride and encourage them to participate in the Fueling the Momentum campaign.

To learn more about being an advocate, visit the Advocate tab on our Fueling the Momentum campaign page. Share messages to support Fueling the Momentum, inspire your network by creating a challenge or a match, or tell your own story by creating and sharing your own personal video. You can even track the impact of your outreach!

Need assistance with your gift? 

For additional questions, or to speak with a member of the Holy Cross Annual Giving team, contact us at 877-433-1843 or crusaderathletics@holycross.edu.

Want to provide a Fueling the Momentum Challenge or a Match? 

Thank you for your leadership! For more information on how to set up a challenge or a match, reach out to a member of the Holy Cross Annual Giving team at 877-433-1843 or crusaderathletics@holycross.edu.