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Supporting the highest priorities at Nazareth

Gifts to the Nazareth Annual Fund provide powerful financial flexibility that allows the school to sustain its ongoing commitment to students and respond to emerging needs in addition to its highest priorities. 

On Naz Giving Day, you can lead the way in support of the learning, growth, and connections that are all powered by giving to the Nazareth Annual Fund.


$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.
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$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
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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
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$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
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$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
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$10,000
1,924 Donors Challenge
An anonymous donor has upped the ante, challenging us to reach a new target of 1,924 gifts by midnight (in honor of our founding year) — and giving another $10,000 when we do.
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$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
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$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
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge
The first $20,000 in support of diversity and inclusive excellence here at Nazareth will be matched by generous supporters. Double your impact and support DEI at Naz today!
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$90,000
$90,000 for Student Financial Aid
In one 24-hour period, you have the ability to fuel the next generation of changemakers, teachers, leaders, healers, entrepreneurs, and innovators. If 250 gifts are given in support of Student Financial Aid, an additional $90,000 will be unlocked. *Gifts to Nazareth Annual Fund and the Student Financial Aid fund count towards this challenge!*
250 / 250 Gifts
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$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
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$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
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$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
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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
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