Alumni & Friends

The Fund for Hofstra University

The Fund for Hofstra University is a vital source of unrestricted funds that helps the University attract the best and brightest students through scholarships and financial aid, expand academic offerings, recruit and support accomplished faculty, and enhance classrooms and other campus facilities with the latest technologies.

A robust fund helps lessen Hofstra's dependence on tuition, while keeping education affordable. The success of The Fund depends on the generosity of Hofstra alumni, friends, and parents who want to ensure that generations of students receive an education that allows them to become leaders in their fields.

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One of our highest priorities is to secure the necessary funds for student scholarships and faculty support

Your investment in our scholarship program helps make Hofstra more affordable for the best and brightest students who need financial assistance or whose academic achievements deserve recognition. Your investment in faculty support enriches the academic life of our campus, and recognizes teachers who share a commitment to the education and development of our students.

Giving opportunities include:

  • Annual Scholarships
  • Endowed Scholarships
  • Endowed Lectureships
  • Endowed Visiting Chairs
  • Endowed Distinguished Professorships
  • Endowed Academic Chairs

For information on establishing a Hofstra scholarship, contact Krista Stella at 516-463-6561 or Krista.R.Stella@hofstra.edu.

Gifts to the Parent Fund make it possible for Hofstra University to provide financial support to our students. The Parent Fund plays a key role in providing a superior college experience that allows students to discover their strengths and find their purpose.

The Parent Fund is a vital source of unrestricted funds that helps the University attract the best and brightest students through scholarships and financial aid, expand academic offerings, recruit and support accomplished faculty, and enhance classrooms and other campus facilities. When parents give to the Parent Fund, they enhance the Hofstra experience for their students and all Hofstra undergraduates.

For more information on how you can become involved with the Parent Fund, contact Tara Vassallo-Hackett at 516-463-6560 or Tara.Vassallo-Hackett@hofstra.edu.

The Office for Development and Alumni Affairs offers alumni, supporters, and friends the opportunity to honor students, staff, and loved ones through a special tradition – the Walk of Pride.

Every year, thousands of Hofstra alumni, students, and friends visit James M. Shuart Stadium and the adjacent Libby and Joseph G. Shapiro Alumni House. A distinctive feature of the Stadium Plaza is the Walk of Pride, which is composed of bricks engraved with the names of students, alumni, and friends. By purchasing a brick in the Walk of Pride, individuals leave an enduring symbol of their support of Hofstra University. 

The Call with Pride program is designed to raise annual funds for the University while offering students an opportunity to learn and gain new skills in the areas of development, marketing, public relations, business management, and communication.

Call with Pride supports all the Hofstra schools, student organizations and associations, and faculty, as well as technological upgrades and campus beautification efforts. The number of donors and the amount of funds raised strongly influence Hofstra's national ranking and profile.

 

Many companies offer a matching gift program for their employees and retirees who make charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations. If you work for a matching gift company, you could double or even triple your gift to Hofstra University. Please check with your company's Human Resources Department to inquire about its matching gift policy.

To submit for a matching gift, please enclose a matching gift form from your company with your donation. Complete the employee section of the form. Upon receipt of your gift and matching gift form, the University will complete the charitable section of the form and send your company the completed form for processing.

Your gift, along with the matching gift from your employer, is an excellent way to maximize your contribution to Hofstra.

Making a gift online is both easy and secure. Your support will benefit any college, program, or scholarship of your choice.