Your generous contribution supports Nova Southeastern University as a leader in higher education and research. Give to the causes you’re passionate about such as scholarships for students with financial need, research and innovation centers, the NSU Art Museum, athletics, or the library.

Choose the type of gift the works best for you and your passion: onetime gifts, annual gifts, planned gifts, legacy gifts, or an endowed gift. The Office of Advancement Services will help direct your gift to the right place so you’re giving to something you believe in, that you know will make a difference. We'll advise you on the best way for you to give, including some you may not know about. You may have more to offer than you think!

The Campaign to Preeminence

Be a part of NSU’s Campaign to Preeminence—and help us deliver innovative solutions to today’s problems and prepare the next generation of tomorrow’s leaders. Across NSU’s 14 colleges, its libraries, research and innovation centers, athletics programs, NSU Art Museum, and NSU University School, we are making an impact on the causes that mean the most to you. Campaign gifts and research funding will help NSU make even greater contributions in these essential areas of need and opportunity. 

Learn About the Campaign

 

 

Areas of Impact

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Arts & Culture
 
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Athletics
 
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Business & Economy
 
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Diverse Communities
 
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Health Care
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Oceans & Nature
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Pediatrics & Child Development
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Students & Faculty

Impact Stories

An NSU education is the gift that keeps on giving. Listen to our distinguished partners in preeminence tell their stories about NSU’s positive impact on their lives.

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Support Talented Students

Change the life of a hardworking student who otherwise may not have the resources to attend NSU by establishing a Changing Lives Scholarship in your name or the name of a loved one. Your generous commitment of $5,000 over five years will help open NSU’s doors to talented thinkers, creators, and innovators.

Give to Establish a Changing Lives Scholarship
 

Featured Giving Opportunities

Show your NSU pride by giving to these causes.

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Celebrate NSU’s Winning Athletics
Support the academic and athletic excellence of student-athletes across 16 varsity teams.
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Meet NSU’s Area of Greatest Need
Make a gift to NSU and it will be given to students, faculty, or departments that need it most.
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Help Drive Innovation
Support the growth and success of South Florida’s entrepreneurs and start-up businesses.

Support a College or School

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine

Give to Allopathic Medicine

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine

Give to Allopathic Medicine

Halmos College of Arts and Sciences

Give to Arts and Sciences

Halmos College of Arts and Sciences

Give to Arts and Sciences

Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship

Give to Business and Entrepreneurship

Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship

Give to Business and Entrepreneurship

College of Computing and Engineering

Give to Computing and Engineering

College of Computing and Engineering

Give to Computing and Engineering

College of Dental Medicine

Give to Dental Medicine

College of Dental Medicine

Give to Dental Medicine

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

Give to Education and Criminal Justice

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

Give to Education and Criminal Justice

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences

Give to Health Care Sciences

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences

Give to Health Care Sciences

Shepard Broad College of Law

Give to Law

Shepard Broad College of Law

Give to Law

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing

Give to Nursing

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing

Give to Nursing

College of Optometry

Give to Optometry

College of Optometry

Give to Optometry

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Give to Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Give to Osteopathic Medicine

College of Pharmacy

Give to Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy

Give to Pharmacy

College of Psychology

Give to Psychology

College of Psychology

Give to Psychology

Farquhar Honors College

Give to Honors

Farquhar Honors College

Give to Honors

University School

Give to USchool

University School

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Double or Triple Your Impact

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Some will even double or triple the match! Make your gift even more impactful by checking to see if your employer is eligible for gift matching.

See if Your Company Matches

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More Featured Giving Opportunities

Make an impact in your community by giving to the causes that matter most to you—like arts and culture, innovation and research, athletics, health care, and more.

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Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation
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Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
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NSU Art Museum
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NSU Athletics
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NSU Health
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NSU Regional Campuses
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NSU Research
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NSU University School

More Featured Giving Opportunities

Fund research and learning initiatives that will open doors for the NSU and South Florida community.

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Support Research
From health care to biotechnology to cybersecurity, NSU research is making a difference. Your gift will support the research endeavors of students and faculty across multiple fields.
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Support the Museum
Fund the NSU Art Museum’s mission to help the South Florida community explore diverse arts and culture through accessible events and programs.
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Support the Library
The Alvin Sherman Library gives NSU and the South Florida community access to a world-class research university library. Your support will fund community programs and initiatives.

Sharks Support Pins

Give to a cause that matters most to you and collect your Sharks Support Pin. 

Text “NSU” to 41444 to make your gift.

See the Pins Available (PDF)

Gifts That Leave a Legacy

Make a gift that will guarantee a lasting impact. Major philanthropic gifts, planned gifts, and endowed gifts secure NSU’s future as a leader in education and ensures the success of its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community.

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Giving Societies
The Fellows Society and Shark Circle honor the philanthropic gifts that support NSU as a global leader in higher education, research, and innovation.
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Endowed Gifts
Make a lasting investment with an endowed gift that ensures the long-term success and funding for NSU’s teaching, research, service, and learning mission.

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Planned Giving

When you establish a planned gift, you ensure an inspiring and enduring legacy that benefits future generations and makes a real and lasting difference in the lives of the people it touches.

The passion that unites Nova Southeastern University with you is our commitment to make the world we inherit better. An investment in NSU transforms lives, amplifies our impact, and makes ours a healthier world.

Do you want to explore the many planned giving options available? We can show you how.

Contact us today! Shari Meehan, Senior Director, Development and Gift Planning, (954) 643-3978, smeehan@nova.edu.

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Support a Passion Project

Make a big impact with a gift of any size toward a student’s or faculty member’s crowdfunding project and support social, environmental, and cultural change.

Support a Crowdfunding Initiative
 

Provide Relief after a Disaster

Help your community in times of need by giving toward the NSU Cares Fund. This fund was created to provide relief after traumatic disaster to help students, employees, and alumni who are most in need of assistance. Gifts also go toward building a foundation for those who will be in need when tragedy strikes.

Support NSU Cares

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More Ways to Give

Make a meaningful gift of any size in the way that works best for you.

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Give by Mail

Fill out the form below and mail to:

Office of University Advancement
Nova Southeastern University
P.O. Box 2217
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303

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Make a Pledge
Pledge a gift to NSU and send your payment today or on a later date. Your gift can be directed a specific program or project of your choice. Email donorrelations@nova.edu to make your pledge.
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Give in Honor
Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one. Check the box for “in honor of someone” or “in memory of someone” under Optional Donation Instructions and include the person’s name in the comment section.

Useful Documents

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How to give to NSU via wire transfer.
View Wire Transfer Instructions
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How to give to NSU via stock transfer.
View Stock Transfer Instructions
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Form for legacy gifts (wills, charitable trusts, life insurance).
View Legacy Intention Form
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Authorize NSU to process donation with your credit card.
View Credit Card Authorization Form
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How to send a gift to NSU through the mail.
View Printable Giving Form

We're Here to Help

The Office of University Advancement’s friendly and dedicated team is here to answer any questions you have and help make the giving process secure and easy.

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