The athletic association board of directors’ role is to champion the athletic department primarily through fundraising efforts. As with alumni associations, some athletic associations exist as related but separate nonprofit organizations supporting the athletic department. In other cases, athletic associations raise funds that the institution’s foundation then manage. NCAA rules and regulations limit an athletic association’s role in fundraising, allocation of resources and involvement in the athletics department and with athletes. Current members, the alumni office and the athletic department provide nominations. Members are selected for reasons similar to the alumni association.
