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How to Make a Gift
The Richard D. Young Faculty Fellowship is a permanent endowment fund that supports our students through the NAU Foundation’s investment earnings. The principal is responsibly invested by The NAU Foundation, and a portion of the annual returns is used to fund research and train students—ensuring long-term impact. Your gift becomes part of a lasting legacy that grows over time.
Online Gifts Accordion Closed
Make a gift through the NAU Foundation’s secure online giving page.
Please include “Current Research #5810 ” in the Gift Comments box if you intend to support the lab’s current operations and/or student researchers.
Please include “Endowment #1997 ” in the Gift Comments box if you intend to support the lab’s long term viability through the endowment.
By Mail Accordion Closed
For Donors choosing USPS, please use the following address:
Please include “Current Research #5810 ” in the memo line if you intend to support the lab’s current operations and/or student researchers.
Please include “Endowment #1997 ” in the memo line if you intend to support the lab’s long term viability through the endowment.
To ensure proper handling, donors should send a confirmation email to RDY_Fund@nau.edu with the details below.
- Donor name
- Contact phone number
- Date check was sent
- Gift amount
Employer Matching Gifts Accordion Closed
- Find out if your employer will match your gift using our Matching Gift Program Search page.
- Use the NAU Foundation’s secure online giving page using the instructions above under Online Gifts.
- Please contact the Foundation’s Manager of Advancement for assistance with your matching gift.
- Email: Kindrea Brown
- Phone: 928-523-5571
Payroll Deduction Accordion Closed
- Giving as an NAU employee is simple and secure. Log in to your Payroll Deduction Management page online.
- Please direct your donation to the Dr. Richard D. Young Faculty Fellowship, Fund #1997.
- Please contact us at RDY_Fund@nau.edu to confirm that your deduction goes to the correct.
Gift Planning Accordion Closed
Our Director of University Development will help you design a plan to leave a legacy for future generations. Learn more by visiting the Gift Planning website. Please contact Karen Staley if you would like more information.
- Email: Karen Staley
- Phone: 928-523-0937
Bank Wire Accordion Closed
Bank wire instructions for domestic charitable gifts only.
- Mary Kate Wolter Senior Accountant NAU Foundation (928) 523-0285 or FoundationFinance@nau.edu
To ensure accurate handling, donors should send a confirmation email to RDY_Fund@nau.edu with the following details:
For additional information, you may contact Alliance Bank directly:
- Phone: 928-214-3400
- Fax: 928-213-3340
Student Internships and Current Research Accordion Closed
You can directly support our students by giving to our Emerging Communities research fund. The work our students do for the RDY Lab is designed to give employers the opportunity to evaluate talent, skills, and growth. Political Science students can also get University credit towards their Experience of Difference requirement. A paid internship gives students the critical resources they need to cover expenses while working on their applied skills and preparing for their next step after graduation. Internships typically last one or two semesters.
If you are interested in supporting a student, please contact us at RDY_Fund@nau.edu for information.
Contact a Fundraising Professional
If you would like to make a major gift, a multi-year commitment, or explore other ways you can support us, please contact our Director of Planned Giving to discuss available funding strategies.

