#58: Fundraising for FPU Athletics – Aaron Lynn & C.J. Haydock

With Finals and Commencement coming up next week, this will be the final episode of season 2 of the Sunbirds Sports Show! Joining host Paul Meadors in the ESPN Studios will be former Sunbird pitcher and local entrepreneur Aaron Lynn along with frequent contributor, FPU Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director C.J. Haydock.Donors can be the lifeblood of small universities like Fresno Pacific, and the Sunbirds’ Athletic Department relies heavily on fundraising to accomplish their goals. After graduating from FPU, Aaron began serving his community through organizing and executing fundraising initiatives for schools across the Valley. Aaron’s contributions to the Sunbirds’ fundraising efforts have revolutionized their Week of Giving and more.  Then, as not just a coach but also an AD in charge of enriching the student-athlete experience, C.J. discusses the specifics of where and how donations have transformed FPU Athletics as well as the impact that collective, targeted efforts such as the Week of Giving can do to improve everything from travel budgets to facility upgrades and more. It’s a peek behind the scenes of a function of college athletics administration that isn’t measured necessarily on wins and losses, but ultimately will play a huge role in the dictating the long-term growth and development of FPU’s many athletic programs.Coming up on June 22nd is the 30th Annual Sunbird Golf Classic at Belmont Country Club.  Don’t miss this fun day on the links supporting the Birds.  Visit fpusunbirds.com/golf to learn more and register today!#BackTheBirds