Elevate the W.A. Franke College of Business
Become part of creating the Franke experience by supporting the college with your #AxeofKindness

The W. A. Franke College of Business brings the best minds in business together. It's how we deliver solutions the market demands, offer experiences students can’t find anywhere else, and prepare top talent to become leaders in a rapidly shifting, globally connected world. We’re home to big thinkers who understand the power of connections—the connections that drive careers, accelerate progress, and move the world forward.

This Giving Day, to Support the W. A. Franke College of Business, make a gift to the highlighted areas below and you can empower future leaders by supporting:

  • Business Leadership Scholarship
  • Experiential Learning & Internships
  • Industry Partnerships & Career Development

The W. A. Franke College of Business brings the best minds in business together. It’s how we deliver solutions the market demands. It’s why we offer experiences our students can’t find anywhere else. It’s the way we prepare the best talent to become leaders in a quickly shifting, constantly evolving global arena of ideas. We’re home to big thinkers who understand the power of connections. The connections that drive careers, accelerate progress, and help move the world start here.
NAU Giving Day presents an excellent opportunity to invest in crafting a world-class experience for business students at NAU.  

Looking for a way to make an impact? Here are some great options:

  • FCB Student Support Fund - The FCB Student Support Fund is a valuable resource designed to assist students who encounter financial hardships during their educational journey at FCB. Having access to support funds like the FCB Student Support Fund can make a substantial difference in a student's life. 
  • CAIED - Founded in 1985, the Center for American Indian Economic Development stands as a hub for information and resources tailored to tribal nations and communities. This organization supports outreach, conferences, and training for our indigenous Lumberjacks.
  • Friends of FCB Faculty Fund - Exceptional faculty are at the center of FCB’s educational mission. When you donate to this fund, you will assist FCB faculty with travel costs, research expenses, and other support.

Priority fund for the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management:

  • School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (SHRM) Fund for Innovation- SHRM prepares socially responsible, culturally aware students for success in an ever-changing, global hospitality industry. The school aspires to be recognized as a premier hospitality leadership school providing student-centered, multi-culturally focused, and innovative academic experiences both in person and through distance learning programs. The innovation fund provides flexible dollars to help meet these goals. 

Your generosity fuels innovation, access, and excellence at NAU. Every gift—no matter the size—helps create life-changing experiences for our students.

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Innovate NAU: Doubling Impact for Entrepreneurship
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Innovate NAU: Doubling Impact for Entrepreneurship
Join President Cruz Rivera in shaping the future of entrepreneurship at NAU. Your support will amplify our efforts to empower the next generation of innovators through our Lean Startup Semester Series. Every dollar you give doubles the impact, making innovation a reality. President Cruz Rivera will authorize the release of matching funds for Bill Heibel’s $25,000 gift and up to an additional $100,000 to double your impact on student innovation.
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Ignite Innovation: Venture Studio Challenge
$25,000
Ignite Innovation: Venture Studio Challenge
Join NAU Alumnus and Foundation Board Member Bill Heibel, '70 in supporting Venture Studio at NAU. Bill Heibel has generously pledged $25,000 to directly fuel student innovation at Northern Arizona University. His gift will be unlocked after 15 gifts are made to the Venture Studio this Giving Day. Your support empowers students to lead and innovate, shaping a future filled with purpose and impact. Together, let's elevate the next generation of innovators at NAU.
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True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board
$11,750
True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board
Help us start off the day with our first milestone and show the Lumberjack community we are True Blue! When we reach 125 alumni gifts of $125 or more on #NAUGivingDay the following NAU Alumni Association Board members will release a collective $11,750 in gifts. Thank you to: Blaise Caudill ’13; Dave Cook; Trina George, ’09; Alex Gutierrez, '85 '90; Jana Harper, ’90; Veronica Hipolito, '97, '02; Jim Jayne, ’91; "Kari" Kent, '91; Rick Koch, ’72; Mary O'Driscoll, ’82; Nancy Serenbetz, '75; Maggie Thom, ’12; , Wayne Watson, ’84; and (3) anonymous members. Go Jacks!
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Patricia Hunter Last Mile Challenge
$26,000
Patricia Hunter Last Mile Challenge
Laurie Mittenthal has created a new fund in memory of her mother and alumna, Patricia Hunter Mittenthal, ’89. The Patricia Hunter Last Mile Fund supports currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who are members of federally recognized Native American Tribes and may be facing unexpected costs or financial hardship in their final year at NAU. She has pledged to release $26,000 to this fund once we receive 15 gifts to any fund for Native Americans on Giving Day. Thank you to Laurie for providing this challenge!
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Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge
$25,000
Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge
Join the NAU Foundation board and show your pride with a gift to support this challenge on #NAUGivingDay. The following NAU Foundation Board members have committed to a collective impact totaling $25,000, which will be released when 125 first time donors make a gift. Thank you to: Lisa Bagwell; Eric Baker; Teresa Bartels; Bob Bement; Bob Braudy; Robin Braun; Booker Evans; Victoria Fimea; Bill Heibel; Mary Huntley; Tim Kinney; Any Peña; Rick Rodriguez; Katrina Rogers; Steve Sanghi; Tony Tewelis; and (1) anonymous member. WE Are Lumberjacks!
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