Maryland Athletics will have a prominent role in the recently announced public launch of Forward: The University of Maryland Campaign for the Fearless, which will accelerate the University of Maryland's momentum and impact. 

Maryland Athletics aims to raise at least $350M to impact each of its 20 varsity sport programs and provide championship resources needed to recruit, develop and graduate top student-athletes and consistently compete for conference and national championships.

"Maryland Athletics is the heartbeat of our university and region, and the driver of Terp pride from coast to coast," said Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics Jim Smith. "We will be fearless in our pursuit of elevating our championship culture, developing young people to be successful in all they do, galvanizing communities through championship moments and forging lifelong bonds through the gameday experience and unwavering fandom."

Maryland Athletics' campaign priorities fit into four fundraising objectives:

• Elevate a championship culture
• Empower young people to realize their full potential
• Mold tomorrow's leaders today
• Foster success through community

Elevate a championship culture
Remaining flexible and able to respond to evolving needs is the key to continued success in the shifting collegiate athletics landscape. Unrestricted gifts through the Impact Fund and Director of Athletics Fund keep Maryland Athletics innovative, adaptable and competitive, and create a platform to enhance the full athletic enterprise.

Empower young people to realize their full potential
The core of Maryland Athletics' mission is to unlock a brighter future for its 500-plus student-athletes. Providing current-use scholarship funds and establishing and growing scholarship endowments ensures young women and men will have access to education and experiential learning at a world-class institution and competition in the preeminent athletic conference.

Mold tomorrow's leaders today
Coaches are the backbone of a successful team – master teachers, community builders, connectors and confidants. Delivering current-use funds and establishing and growing coaching endowments empowers Maryland Athletics to recruit and retain exceptional leaders with the resources and tools to build championship-caliber programs and develop outstanding young women and men.

Foster success through community.
Maryland Athletics is uniquely positioned to provide student-athletes with high-level programing and resources due to its geographical location and access to people and industry. Establishing and supporting programmatic endowments allows the department to capitalize on this competitive advantage.

"Philanthropic investment in Maryland Athletics has never been more consequential," said Kirby Mills, Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Development Officer. "The generosity of our fans and community will help position the Terps to win in today's highly competitive landscape, continue to provide student-athletes with tools and resources to navigate an increasingly complex world, and bring people from all walks of life together in pursuit of a common objective."

Fans interested in learning more about how they can participate in Forward: The University of Maryland Campaign for the Fearless are encouraged to click HERE or contact the Terrapin Club at 301-314-7020 or tclub@umd.edu.