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Parents and Families Annual Fund

Whether your Golden Flyer is a current student or a graduate, you know that Nazareth is a special place where students receive a world-class education and opportunities for experiential learning and career development that prepare them for their life’s work. 

$34,500
Mary T. Bush ’51, Ph.D. Memorial Challenge
Mary T. Bush ’51 was a beloved professor emerita of history and political science, and an untiring advocate for Nazareth until her passing in November 2022 at the age of 94. Please join us in celebrating Mary's lifelong legacy during our lunchtime challenge. If 400 gifts are made between noon and 2 p.m. (EST), we will unlock an additional $34,500 from generous donors and friends of Mary.
Completed
$13,000
Nazareth Parents and Families Challenge
When 200 parents, grandparents, or family members of Nazareth students – current or past – make a gift on Naz Giving Day, a group of generous Nazareth parents will give an additional $13,000 to the Parents and Families Annual Fund.
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Student Changemaker Challenge
Okay students, it's your turn to shine! Gifts from current Naz students to the Annual Fund or any of Nazareth's highest priorities will unlock $10,000 from a generous Nazareth donor.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$27,500
Graduate Alumni Challenge
Nazareth helped propel you further in your career, so let's help propel future generations of graduate students with our support. Jackie Aab ‘75G, Harvest Gionta ‘00G, A. Scott Hecker '76G, and an anonymous donor will give an additional $27,500 if 150 graduate alumni make a gift today!
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Senior Gift Challenge
Today is the day, seniors! An anonymous donor will give an additional $5,000 if 150 members of the senior class make a gift. By showing your pride on #NazGivingDay, you help make the Nazareth experience possible for the Golden Flyers who will follow in your footsteps.
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Battle of the Naz Decades
The Alumni Advisory Board wants to inspire some friendly competition between the decades of alumni for the most participation. Make your gift and tell your classmates to help get your class decade to the top of the leaderboard! The decade with the most gifts wins and the Alumni Advisory Board will donate $4,000 in your honor!
Graduation Decade
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2020's 194
2 2010's 102
3 2000's 101
4 1990's 76
5 1980's 65
6 1970's 63
7 1960's 44
8 1950's 13
Ended
$90,000
Kickoff Challenge: First 150 gifts!
Thanks to the amazing community Naz Giving Day is off to a great start!!! Your first 150 gifts helped us unlock an additional $90,000 from generous Nazareth trustees. Let's keep the day rolling!
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
$60,000 for Annual Fund Match Magic
Matched! A group of five generous Nazareth trustees were so inspired by the Nazareth community today that they matched your gifts to the Nazareth Annual Fund!
$60,000 MATCHED
Completed
$6,500
First-Time Donors
Naz Giving Day is all about welcoming new members to our family of supporters! Kaitlynn and Douglas Jack, plus an anonymous donor, will give $6,500 when 100 donors make their first gift to Nazareth today!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$15,000
SPARK Grant Challenge
Nazareth trustee Dr. Brian P. Cooper wants to see our SPARK grants shine! If 10 individuals give $1,500 or more (the value of a Nazareth Students Pursuing Academic and Real-world Knowledge Grant) to the Nazareth Annual Fund, we will unlock an additional $15,000 to fund transformative experiential learning here at Naz.
$15,000 / $15,000 Raised
Completed
$10,000
Student Donor Challenge
If 350 current students give today, Marie Baglio '57 will make a gift of $10,000 to our Nazareth Annual Fund – which supports the Student Financial Aid Fund and Student Life Fund.
350 / 350 Gifts
Completed
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