$ 1,273,031 raised 1,051 Axe of Kindness
Elevate School of Hotel and Restaurant Management has raised $ 450 from 4 Axe of Kindness!
Elevate School of Hotel and Restaurant Management

Elevate HRM on Giving Day

At NAU, the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management is on the rise! Help us provide a sense of place, purpose, and prosperity for over 400 hospitality students as they discover the exciting careers that are possible in our industry.

Our Vision:

We aspire to create a dynamic, authentic, and practical learning environment, preparing students for successful careers. Come find your home at HRM!

Our Mission & Values 

In the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, our mission is to educate, elevate, and celebrate leaders impacting hospitality excellence.

Similarly, the follow values guide our educational experiences: 

  • HRM for Life!
  • Communication
  • Authenticity
  • Relevance
  • Relationships

Ready to Make Your Impact on SHRM? 

On This Giving Day, we're focused on fundraising for: 

  • A ventless kitchen for our student-run café
  • The transformation of our lobby into a spa-inspired student community building space
  • A communication wall to inspire students to celebrate their accomplishments

Your gift to the priority fund below support these initiatives! 

School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (SHRM) Fund for Innovation 

SHRM prepares socially responsible 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 and innovative academic experiences both in person and through distance learning programs. 

Thank you for Your Giving Day Generosity

Every gift—of every size—to our innovation fund provides flexible dollars to help meet these goals. Thank you for swinging your #AxeofKindness in support of HRM!

From Classroom to Career: The W. A. Franke College of Business Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$53,000
From Classroom to Career: The W. A. Franke College of Business Challenge
Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $53,000 for The W. A. Franke College of Business. And thank you to Penny Emerson, ’80 and Mike Santellanes, ‘60 for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.
30 / 30 Gifts
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Areas of Impact
This leaderboard reflects the transformative impact of your generosity, elevating essential initiatives across NAU. Your contributions directly support groundbreaking research, student scholarships, and innovative programs that shape the future of our university.
Rank Department Raised
1 The W. A. Franke College of Business $57,650.00
2 College of Education $23,496.00
3 Elevate Swim & Dive $20,146.00
4 Elevate the College of Health & Human Services $13,010.00
5 Student Affairs $10,425.00
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Lumberjack Community Engagement Leaderboard
This leaderboard celebrates the invaluable support from our broader community, showcasing the number of donors based on their relationship to NAU. Together, we elevate engagement and build a stronger future for NAU, uniting donors, partners, and friends to advance educational opportunities and community impact.
Help us unlock matching challenges and increase the impact of your gift! What is your connection to NAU?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumni 564
2 Staff or Faculty 443
3 Friend 198
4 Parent 127
5 Student 92
Last Chance!
Welcome the Future: The School of HRM Leadership Challenge
$36,000
Welcome the Future: The School of HRM Leadership Challenge
Exceptional hospitality begins with leaders who know how to create memorable experiences, solve problems, and serve with excellence. A gift to the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) prepares students to thrive in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. Once 20 gifts are made to any HRM fund, the Hospitality Leadership Council will unlock a collective $36,000 gift, expanding opportunities for hands-on learning, industry connections, and the real-world experiences that prepare students for leadership in hospitality. Make your gift today and help welcome the next generation of hospitality leaders.
7 / 20 Gifts
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Lumberjack Class Spirit Leaderboard
Join your fellow Lumberjacks from every decade as they rally their classmates to support NAU! Check back to see which decade is leading the charge in philanthropy, celebrating the most generous alumni who are making a difference across the years.
Alumni, rally your classmates!
Rank Answer Gifts
1 1990s 62
2 2000s 53
3 2010s 49
4 1980s 45
5 1970s 36
6 2020s 34
7 1960s 6
8 1950s & Earlier 1
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