Northern Arizona University

About the NAU Foundation

The Northern Arizona University Foundation, Inc. exists for the sole purpose of supporting the University. The Foundation operates under the IRS non-profit code: 501(C)(3) status and is managed by a Board of Directors. All contributions to NAU are managed by the Northern Arizona University Foundation, Inc. Our non-profit status assures donors that their gifts will be used for the specified purposes of the gift, and distinguished from state funds.

Vision

The vision of the Northern Arizona University Foundation, Inc. is to develop a culture of philanthropy to meet the private resource needs of NAU in its pursuit of access and excellence in education, research and outreach for the public good.

Mission

The mission of the Northern Arizona University Foundation, Inc. is to promote the University's mission, enhance its recognition, and foster private investment in it by creating and nurturing meaningful relationships.

Strategic Intent

Our strategy is to provide leadership for meaningful initiatives that build a broad base of constituents, long-term loyalty, and financial support from students, alumni, colleagues, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and other organizations.

Donor Privacy Policy

The Northern Arizona University Foundation adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights, a document created by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and the American Association of Fundraising Professionals. As a donor or prospective donor, you have the right to be informed, ask questions and be assured your information is handled with respect and confidentiality. We respect the privacy of our donors and are committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all fundraising efforts.

We do not sell or give information about our donors to anyone outside of Northern Arizona University.

To publicly recognize and thank donors for their generosity, we publish an annual Report to Donors that includes a list of donor names in qualifying giving society levels. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous for this publication purpose should contact the office of University Advancement at [928] 523-2036

Donor Bill of Rights

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

I. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.	VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
II. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.	VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
III. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.	VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
IV. To have assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.	IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.	X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.