Giving Back
Nazareth fosters a culture of giving back, to both the University and the wider community by facilitating opportunities to volunteer, develop and share expertise, and make a gift to Nazareth.
Make a Gift
Have a lasting impact on our students and University.
Alumni Volunteers
Mentor, recruit, hire, host, serve — or other options.
Community Engagement
Our focus is on true partnerships and being engaged with impact.
Internships
Professionals: Provide student internships.
A closing opens doors
When an end-of-life care home closed, Nazareth alumni couple Stephen LaSalle II (at left) and Lori LaSalle supported donating the proceeds to support Nazareth students interested in careers caring for elderly adults, including end-of-life care. Benincasa care home story »
A Dream to Help Haiti
Nazareth has helped Shaina Louis '18, '20G reach her dream of helping women become more financially independent in Haiti, where she grew up. Louis’ story »
Connecting art students to amazing experiences
Art alum Ed Lent '79 stays connected to Naz with gifts of inspiring, big-city tour for art students. Art Students Take Manhattan >
Transformational Experiences Lead to Peace Corps Work
Aubrey Baldauf repeatedly jumped at college opportunities to make a difference and learn, encouraged by Prof. Leanne Wood Charlesworth (pictured at right). Then Aubrey went into the Peace Corps. Aubrey's story >
Creating an LGBTQ Scholarship
A local magazine featured how and why John Williams and Chuck Lundeen took action to create their legacy. Read "The Art of Giving" »
Choosing service + community-enhancing major
Jesse Cruz '16, a community youth development major, turned his life toward service after a lonely homecoming from Iraq. Cruz's story »
Long-term connections
In and after college, Jen Jopson ’00, ’09G, has bonded with others by contributing time, expertise, and funds. Jopson's story »
"Competence with a heart"
A local entrepreneur supports Nazareth as an investment — to create more teachers, scientists, business people, and allied health professionals in the world who have both skills and compassion. Watch video »
Giving from gratitude
Chris '87 and Anne McCaffrey '89, who met at Nazareth, donate to Nazareth's annual fund because they appreciate being well prepared for their careers.
Sharing Entrepreneurial Lessons
Ian Prichard '98 returned to campus to give business success advice to today's students. Ian's advice »
Endowing a Lacrosse Fund
In gratitude for a strong work ethic instilled by his parents, George and Beverly Leva, former lacrosse player Ed Leva '91 created a permanent fund to support the team.