The CVC also sponsors other outings, watch parties, and membership drives. Shipley believes that the interaction among contributor, coach, and athlete at CVC-sponsored events is one of the most important aspects of the group. While the largest base of support comes from alumni, according to Allen they are not the only individuals who contribute to Ball State athletics. Allen adds that CVC has contributions from donors in nearly every state and even a few overseas. When people give money to the Cardinal Varsity Club, it is up to them to designate where the money goes.
Donors can give to specific sporting accounts or make a non-designated gift.
If a donor does not specify which account he or she would like the money to go to, then it is placed in the general fund which supports athletes on all 22 teams. All 22 of Ball State's men's and women's athletic teams benefit from contributions. The revenue sports, which are football, men's and women's basketball, and women's volleyball, take up a little more of our time. I don't think that we single out any. However, right now we really have to concentrate on football and contributions to the football stadium.