Elevate Colorado

Elevate Colorado: Championing Olympic and Women's Sports at the University of Colorado

WATCH
THE STORY

SEE WHAT'S
POSSIBLE.

Hear from the student-athletes, coaches and Buffs who are building what's next for Colorado Athletics.

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ELEVATE
THE OPPORTUNITY

THE NEXT CHAMPIONS
ARE BUILT HERE.

Colorado's student-athletes continue to compete at the highest levels of college athletics. Now, we're creating the facilities that will help them go even further.

Elevate Colorado is a donor-funded initiative to transform facilities at Prentup Field, East Campus and Colorado National Golf Club — enhancing the student-athlete experience and transforming the future of our nationally competitive programs.

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THE INITIATIVE

WE'RE BUILDING
THE FUTURE.

RAISED TO DATE
$1,676,200
GOAL
$10M
25%
50%
75%
GOAL
16.8% OF GOAL
Every gift moves us one step closer.
MAKE YOUR IMPACT
CAMPAIGN PROGRESS UPDATED AS GIFTS AND COMMITMENTS ARE RECEIVED
OUR PROGRAMS

ONE
VISION.

Elevate Colorado gives Buffs everywhere the opportunity to invest in the continued excellence of Colorado’s Olympic and women’s sports, enabling them to compete at the national level.

Women's Basketball
WOMEN'S
BASKETBALL
Men's Cross Country
MEN'S
CROSS COUNTRY
Women's Cross Country
WOMEN'S
CROSS COUNTRY
Men's Golf
MEN'S
GOLF
Women's Golf
WOMEN'S
GOLF
Lacrosse
LACROSSE
Ski
SKI
Soccer
SOCCER
Tennis
TENNIS
Men's Track & Field
MEN'S
TRACK & FIELD
Women's Track & Field
WOMEN'S
TRACK & FIELD
Volleyball
VOLLEYBALL
IN THEIR WORDS

FROM OUR
COACHES.

The Elevate Colorado plan helps create that home for lacrosse and we are excited about the impact it will have on our program as our focus is on competing for and winning championships.

Ann Elliott Whidden Head Coach, Lacrosse
Ann Elliott Whidden

Having an exclusive, premier practice facility for our student-athletes is a critical need and will be instrumental in building upon our program’s success and proud tradition.

Roy Edwards Head Coach, Men's Golf
Roy Edwards

The wax room upgrade directly affects performance: better ventilation, space, and workflow mean faster, more precise prep and a healthier environment for staff.

Jana Weinberger Head Nordic Coach, Ski
Jana Weinberger

When National Championships can be decided by hundredths of seconds it is crucial to have the highest performing equipment possible and this new wax room will truly enhance our ability to chase our biggest goals.

Ian Lochhead Head Alpine Coach, Ski
Ian Lochhead

Elevate Colorado would make an immediate difference for our women’s golf program. Updating the short-game area at Colorado National Golf Club and fully privatizing our practice space would give our student-athletes the opportunity to train for every shot and condition they face throughout the tournament season.

Madeleine Sheils Head Coach, Women's Golf
Madeleine Sheils

The Elevate Colorado initiative is a transformational campaign that will push our facilities to the next level.

Danny Sanchez Head Coach, Soccer
Danny Sanchez
$10M
THE GOAL

100%
DONOR FUNDED.

Every dollar raised goes toward creating transformational facilities for Colorado student-athletes. No borrowed funds. No shortcuts. Just Buffs investing in Buffs.

THE PROJECTS

12 programs.
ONE FUTURE.

From Prentup Field to Colorado National Golf Club to excellence funds that drive our sports, these projects will create tangible enhancements for student-athletes, fans, and the future of Colorado Athletics.

Prentup Field Grandstand
PRENTUP FIELD

2,000-SEATGRANDSTAND

A new 2,000-seat grandstand will transform the Prentup Field experience, creating an elevated home for Colorado's student-athletes while opening new opportunities for fans, tickets, and corporate partnerships.

Prentup Field Digital Video Board
PRENTUP FIELD

DIGITAL
VIDEO BOARD

A new 17' x 42' digital video board will bring a completely new level of energy, storytelling, and engagement to Prentup Field.

Women's Lacrosse Locker Room
PRENTUP FIELD

LACROSSE
LOCKER ROOM

A new women's lacrosse locker room at Prentup Field will provide student-athletes with a modern home base built around preparation, connection, culture, and performance.

Colorado Ski Facilities
EAST CAMPUS

SKI LOCKER ROOM
& WAX ROOM

Renovated locker and waxing facilities will give Colorado's ski teams specialized resources designed to support preparation and performance at the highest level.

Colorado National Golf Club
COLORADO NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

PRACTICE
FACILITIES

New practice holes, greens and range improvements will create expanded private practice opportunities for Colorado's golf programs.

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES & LEADERSHIP GIFTS

BUILD A
LEGACY.

Interested in naming opportunities or a greater investment towards a specific project? Let us know and a member of our team will follow up with you personally.

GET IN TOUCH
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES &
LEADERSHIP GIFTS
INTEREST FORM
THE ROAD AHEAD

FROM VISION
TO REALITY.

NOVEMBER
2026

INITIATIVE LAUNCH

Elevate Colorado officially launches, inviting Buffs everywhere to invest in the future of Colorado's Olympic and women's sports.

ONGOING
2027

FUNDRAISING

Buffs everywhere help bring Elevate Colorado to life, with every gift moving the initiative closer to its $10 million goal.

AUGUST
2028

THE FINISH LINE

Projects are completed at Prentup Field, East Campus and Colorado National Golf Club, and fundraising for the initiative concludes.

IMPACT
MORE THAN FACILITIES

YOUR GIFT MAKES A
LASTING IMPACT.

12
OLYMPIC AND WOMEN'S PROGRAMS
225+
STUDENT-ATHLETES IMPACTED
$10M
FUNDRAISING GOAL
100%
DONOR FUNDED
WHY WE GIVE

BUFFS INVESTING
IN BUFFS.

Meet the donors helping build what's next for Colorado Athletics, and hear in their own words why they chose to give.

DONOR PHOTO
DONOR SINCE 2008
DONOR NAME Supporter of Women's Lacrosse

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DONOR PHOTO
CLASS OF 1994
DONOR NAME Former student-athlete, Ski

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DONOR PHOTO
BUFF CLUB MEMBER
DONOR NAME Supporter of Colorado Golf

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Fernando Lovo
A MESSAGE FROM OUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Elevate Colorado is the first major fundraising initiative at CU that directly supports women’s and Olympic sports to this scale, which illustrates our commitment to those essential programs. This initiative will provide our student-athletes the resources they need to continue to compete at the highest levels in college athletics while providing the support these programs so richly deserve.

Fernando Lovo Director of Athletics, University of Colorado Boulder
Derek Steinbach
A MESSAGE FROM OUR DEPUTY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

We are thankful for our Buff Club members who contribute financially to Colorado Athletics, and we are excited to bring this initiative to Buff Nation in support of these deserving programs. Women’s and Olympic sports have such a rich tradition here and Elevate Colorado ensures we’re maintaining that legacy while building towards the future. I urge all Buff Club members and Buffs fans to consider participating in this pivotal fundraising effort.

Derek Steinbach Deputy Athletic Director for Philanthropy and Strategic Initiatives
BUILT TO RISE

THIS IS
OUR MOMENT.

The future of Colorado Athletics is being built right now. Be part of it.

MAKE YOUR IMPACT