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St. John’s goal is clear: ‘Revenue generation is going to be everything’
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Sounds very good . I bet watches and hats are not one of his NIL ideas Lol !!!!!!
Ed Kull’s biggest St. John’s goal is clear: ‘Revenue generation is going to be everything’
Kull’s background as a fundraising powerhouse was a major factor in this hire, along with his familiarity with the school having worked there from 2011-17.nypost.com
By Zach Braziller
Fundraising, fundraising and even more fundraising.
Oh, and if new St. John’s athletic director Ed Kull has some spare time, throw in a few extra hours of fundraising.
During his introductory news conference on Tuesday, Kull made it clear his No. 1 goal is to raise as much money as possible.
That’s the job now, in the Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) era with revenue sharing with athletes expected to come sooner than later once the House v. NCAA settlement is approved.
“Revenue generation is going to be everything,” said Kull, the former Fordham athletic director. “I don’t see NIL going away, even with the House settlement. … The key to fundraising is truly establishing a plan that an alum or investor is going to be passionate about. People want to give and donate to something that they believe in, see a return on investment and with people that they trust.
“That’s the alignment here top to bottom, board of trustees on down, that, ‘All right, St. John’s is serious, they are committed,’ and that’s going to generate more interest with donors.”
Kull’s background as a fundraising powerhouse was a major factor in this hire, along with his familiarity with the school having worked there from 2011-17.
At Fordham, the Queens native raised $7.6 million in the fiscal year ending in June, a school record for the third straight year.
He set up the New Era fund for men’s and women’s basketball, which led to improvements in the programs’ facilities, more charter flights and additional staffing.
Under Kull’s watch, there were major increases in ticket revenue and attendance.
“I know Ed can do this job,” president Father Brian Shanley said. “We were also looking for someone who can navigate the complex relationships that are critical to athletics success. With donors, with corporate sponsors, we need help in order for us to be successful and I know Ed has those skills.”
Added St. John’s coach Rick Pitino: “Everyone I spoke with was over the top about him.”
Of significance, Kull is very close with top St. John’s donor and billionaire Mike Repole, who donated in the seven figures for NIL for the Johnnies this coming season.
But it’s going to take more than just Repole’s deep pockets. Kull changed the athletic culture at Fordham, generating excitement among alumni and students.
He’s planning to do the same thing in Queens. Kull believes he can “absolutely” surpass the $7.6 million he raised last year at Fordham.
“I think Mike, yes, financially can help us as a booster and supporter,” said Kull, a baseball player at Stony Brook who later attended graduate school at St. John’s for business. “But he represents the opportunity that many alums out there can come back engaged, see our plan, become an investor, become part of the process, and have shared ownership with us. It’s really now or never rather than sitting on the sidelines and waiting.
“I want to touch everybody. We need everybody. I’m glad that room is packed, and I love that, but I want these rooms packed every day. I want these peoples’ ideas. How do we get all of these people back in the mix and passionate and giving and supportive and engaging and being a part of the process? I think there’s opportunities still to do a ton more there that we haven’t, and that excites me. That’s the only way this works. Waiting on one person is not a good strategy.”
St. John’s goal is clear: ‘Revenue generation is going to be everything’
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Ed Kull’s biggest St. John’s goal is clear: ‘Revenue generation is going to be everything’
Kull’s background as a fundraising powerhouse was a major factor in this hire, along with his familiarity with the school having worked there from 2011-17.
nypost.com
By Zach Braziller
Fundraising, fundraising and even more fundraising.
Oh, and if new St. John’s athletic director Ed Kull has some spare time, throw in a few extra hours of fundraising.
During his introductory news conference on Tuesday, Kull made it clear his No. 1 goal is to raise as much money as possible.
That’s the job now, in the Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) era with revenue sharing with athletes expected to come sooner than later once the House v. NCAA settlement is approved.
“Revenue generation is going to be everything,” said Kull, the former Fordham athletic director. “I don’t see NIL going away, even with the House settlement. … The key to fundraising is truly establishing a plan that an alum or investor is going to be passionate about. People want to give and donate to something that they believe in, see a return on investment and with people that they trust.
“That’s the alignment here top to bottom, board of trustees on down, that, ‘All right, St. John’s is serious, they are committed,’ and that’s going to generate more interest with donors.”
Kull’s background as a fundraising powerhouse was a major factor in this hire, along with his familiarity with the school having worked there from 2011-17.
At Fordham, the Queens native raised $7.6 million in the fiscal year ending in June, a school record for the third straight year.
He set up the New Era fund for men’s and women’s basketball, which led to improvements in the programs’ facilities, more charter flights and additional staffing.
Under Kull’s watch, there were major increases in ticket revenue and attendance.
“I know Ed can do this job,” president Father Brian Shanley said. “We were also looking for someone who can navigate the complex relationships that are critical to athletics success. With donors, with corporate sponsors, we need help in order for us to be successful and I know Ed has those skills.”
Added St. John’s coach Rick Pitino: “Everyone I spoke with was over the top about him.”
Of significance, Kull is very close with top St. John’s donor and billionaire Mike Repole, who donated in the seven figures for NIL for the Johnnies this coming season.
But it’s going to take more than just Repole’s deep pockets. Kull changed the athletic culture at Fordham, generating excitement among alumni and students.
He’s planning to do the same thing in Queens. Kull believes he can “absolutely” surpass the $7.6 million he raised last year at Fordham.
“I think Mike, yes, financially can help us as a booster and supporter,” said Kull, a baseball player at Stony Brook who later attended graduate school at St. John’s for business. “But he represents the opportunity that many alums out there can come back engaged, see our plan, become an investor, become part of the process, and have shared ownership with us. It’s really now or never rather than sitting on the sidelines and waiting.
“I want to touch everybody. We need everybody. I’m glad that room is packed, and I love that, but I want these rooms packed every day. I want these peoples’ ideas. How do we get all of these people back in the mix and passionate and giving and supportive and engaging and being a part of the process? I think there’s opportunities still to do a ton more there that we haven’t, and that excites me. That’s the only way this works. Waiting on one person is not a good strategy.”
Beaman, Brunozzi Finish Top-Three, Secure Second for Pirates at Embry-Riddle Cross Country Classic
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Beaman, Brunozzi Finish Top-Three, Secure Second for Pirates at Embry-Riddle Cross Country Classic - Seton Hall University Athletics
Juniors Stephen Beaman (Johnston, Iowa) and Logan Brunozzi (Churchville, Pa.) finished in the top three for Seton Hall men's cross country , leading the Pira...
Daytona Beach, Fla. - Juniors Stephen Beaman (Johnston, Iowa) and Logan Brunozzi (Churchville, Pa.) finished in the top three for Seton Hall men's cross country, leading the Pirates' to a second-place finish at the Embry-Riddle Cross Country Classic Saturday morning.
Beaman crossed the finish line in 26:16.3 to place second in the race, his second top-10 finish of the season. This was Beaman's first top-three finish of the season and third time as the Pirates' top finisher in the last four races. Brunozzi finished not far behind Beaman in third with a time of 26:25.0, his highest finish this season as well.
Freshman Aakash Arumugam (Rockland, Calif.) scored for the third straight week, finishing 9th overall with a time of 26:48.2.
Sophomore Joseph Butler (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) crossed the finish line in 15th with a time of 27:25.7, while junior Anthony Cary (Monroe Township, N.J.) finished 19th, scoring points with a 27:36.7.
The Pirates will return Friday, September 27, to compete in the Metropolitan Championship in Newark, N.J.
Pirates Claim Embry-Riddle Cross Country Classic Championship, Strosnider Wins Individual Title
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Pirates Claim Embry-Riddle Cross Country Classic Championship, Strosnider Wins Individual Title - Seton Hall University Athletics
Junior Honey Strosnider (Fairfield, Pa.) ran a 18:45.8 to cross the finish line first and lead the Seton Hall women's cross country team to winning the 2024 ...
Daytona Beach, Fla. - Junior Honey Strosnider (Fairfield, Pa.) ran a 18:45.8 to cross the finish line first and lead the Seton Hall women's cross country team to winning the 2024 Embry-Riddle Cross Country Classic Saturday morning. This was the second team title for the Pirates in as many weeks.
Strosnider is enjoying a great start to the 2024 season, placing as the top Pirate finisher in all four races. This was her second individual title in as many weeks.
Seton Hall had five top-10 finishers which made the difference in winning the team championship. The Pirates had 24 points as a team, while event host Embry-Riddle had 39 points.
Senior Julia Smith (Pittsgrove, N.J.), finished fourth with a time of 19:17.9, while sophomore Caitlin Fahy (Ringwood, N.J.) quickly followed her in fifth place with a time of 19:18.6. Sophomore Paige Quigley (Sacramento, Calif.) posted a time of 19:23.5, finishing sixth.
The final member of the top-ten from the Pirates was freshmen Laura Castagna (Westlake Village, Calif.), who was ninth with a time of 19:57.6.
The Pirates will return Friday to compete in the Metropolitan Championship in Newark, N.J.