Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Support CEFNS students


Benefits of giving

When you give to Northern Arizona University and the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences (CEFNS), you contribute to something greater than yourself. With your support, we are able to help enrich the education of students at NAU in many ways, including:

  • providing financial assistance to deserving students
  • maintaining student-centered learning environments that challenge young minds
  • conducting meaningful research
  • attracting and retaining high-quality faculty
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Contribute to CEFNS

The support from individuals, businesses, and corporations for students seeking CEFNS degrees is critical to the success of our students and faculty. It helps expand our programs, enrich student experiences, and attract qualified faculty to our department.

We look forward to partnering with our many business and community partners, friends, and alumni to ensure that CEFNS degrees prepare our students for fulfilling careers after graduation. We appreciate your enthusiasm and generosity in advancing that mission.

Other ways to give


NAU employee donations

As an NAU employee, you have the option to give online or through payroll deduction.


Direct pledge

NAU can receive your generous gift via direct pledge, where you can specify where you would like your gift to be utilized. Send all printed and completed forms to:

NAU Foundation | PO Box 4094 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4094


Gift planning

With planned giving, you can provide long-lasting support for NAU. An additional option includes joining the Heritage Society. For additional information, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 928-523-2012 or gift.planning@nau.edu.


Partner with us

We proudly seek and nurture relationships with alumni, industry employers, government, and other experts so that we can continue to foster the hands-on learning experience and robust career development programs that CEFNS is able to offer.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does Northern Arizona University need donations?

State funding, tuition, and fees do not cover the total cost of what it takes to provide a university education each year. Generosity from donors supports every facet of the student experience at NAU. Your support opens doors for students to attend the university at a reasonable tuition rate and increases scholarships. Your generosity helps NAU attract and retain outstanding professors who cultivate student potential and provide a myriad of programs and research opportunities that allow us to offer an exceptional education. Our donors help the university grow as an unparalleled institution of higher education.

Where do my donations go?

Your contributions to NAU are designated according to your wishes and directly benefit the areas you choose. You can designate your gift to more than one area. Simply note your preference on the gift form and how much you want to give to each area. It’s your gift—and your choice.

Can I designate my gift to more than one area?

Of course. Clearly note on the gift form how much you want to give to each area, and we’ll take it from there.

Is my gift tax deductible?

Once we receive your gift, you will receive a receipt verifying that your gift has been deposited into the account you have specified. For further information on tax matters, we recommend that you speak with your accountant.

Can I make a gift jointly with my spouse?

Yes. Indicate on the gift form that your gift is made jointly.

Can I make an anonymous gift?

Yes. Simply note your preference on the online or print gift form.