Re: Off topic: Ideal size of a new NDSU football stadium?
Originally Posted by
kab1one
A number of things happened in the last 5 years from peak demand. NDSU/Athletic Department/Teammakers did not capture many that wanted to be involved and they moved on with their time and money. NDSU Development in general in my opinion has been behind the curve. They didn't hire a dedicated Western ND person until 2018-19 time frame. Fargo Development had no clue to what was happening. Another aspect was Teammakers. Pat had ZERO help. Love him or not like him. The guy was overwhelmed with requests. You had long time donors that he worked with, along with new "bigger givers". Person that wanted to give 5, 10, 20k a year to be involved weren't serviced and went elsewhere. They go and get involved with other groups organizations of now more recently have bought boats, snowmobiles, ice houses, cabins. That group of prospects is lost.
Is there another group coming up through the ranks that will have the disposable income that we saw in the 2010-2019 time period? Maybe, but i don't think they are pounding on NDSU' door to contribute.
Throw in COVID into the mix. People habits have changed. Instead of expensive vacations to warm out of area locals, they are renting lake cabins and staying more local. I work with a guy with 15 VRBO cabins in Park Rapids area. Best two years ever with covid. people realizing local is good. People have moved on.
How to get the MOJO back again. No clue. I personally think the MPLS market and having games and events in the Twin Cities be it football or basketball games in the cities is away to attract donors. But that doesn't help build and fill seats at a new staduim.
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