NASPA Foundation Day One
Division/Group Events
January 25 - January 26, 2024
About Day One
Day One celebrates the founding of NASPA on January 25, 1918 – 106 years ago! Day One with the NASPA Foundation was founded to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in giving back. It is an opportunity to celebrate NASPA’s rich history and to give back to our members. The work of student affairs professionals continues to transcend and impact the lives of countless students. Your donations matter and allow for the future growth of student affairs through today’s campus professionals. The support of individual donors through #NASPADayOne—with gifts of any amount—will empower even more of your colleagues to attend professional development events that may be otherwise out of reach.
We hope you’ll consider donating in support of our access scholarships to assist with membership dues and professional development. These scholarships were designed to reduce financial barriers to attending NASPA events and to stay connected with NASPA.
For Day One, we are looking to raise $10,600 to recognize the 106th year of NASPA's founding.
- Give $106 and help support a graduate student to attend the Annual Conference
- Give $25 on the 25th and help cover the cost of membership dues to ensure campus professionals stay connected
From NASPA's first day to now, every step we take in advancing the student affairs profession is powered by your support. Let's celebrate our journey by making Day One a day of giving!
$13,918Final Raised |
$10,600Goal |
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How Your Gift Makes a Difference
Hear first-hand how your donations are making an impact within the lives of those previously awarded Access scholarships to assist with membership dues and conference registration / hotel lodging:
Awarded Access Scholarship: I was truly surprised and honored to receive the scholarship from the NASPA Foundation. By entrusting me with funds to pursue the Student Affairs certification, meant a great deal. The scholarship arrived at a critical moment when I needed it most. I also felt a deep sense of responsibility to take the certification seriously, given that it was funded by donations from others. I wanted to ensure that I passed on the first attempt, and I diligently studied and participated in professional development webinars offered by NASPA.
-Priscilla Arungwa, PhD, MBA, CSAEd, Director of Students, Student Services, Utah State University
Attended the NASPA Annual Conference: Last year, I was among the luckiest recipients of the NASPA Foundation Scholarship. That chance helped me to attend the Annual Conference in Boston, present on the topic that I am passionate about, and receive the NASPA NOW Award in person at the conference. Attending the conference as a Graduate Student has shifted my professional path, provided me with the opportunities to network with so many professionals in the field, and helped me with the resources I lacked outside the Association. NASPA has been known for its resources and support for both young professionals and seniors, and it's amazing how different level professionals can feel both included and supported.
-Karalina Kastsiuchenka, Program Coordinator at Holmes Cultural Diversity Center,Mississippi State University
Awarded Access Scholarship: I have used the information learned at the NASPA Annual Conference and beyond to better support my students and team while learning with and from so many dynamic colleagues across the profession. Moreover, this scholarship allowed me to network with campus and community leaders which has assisted in my ability to streamline communication and centralize processes and initiatives at my institution.
-Anonymous, Student Affairs Professional
FAQ
What do my gifts support?
- Growth - awarding research grants, highlighting innovators, and funding fellowships
- Access - funding membership dues, and conference attendance costs
- Community - conferring awards and funding scholarships for NASPA members
Can I designate my gift to support a particular cause or mission?
Absolutely! You can select from a variety of restricted funds to support a cause that is close to your heart.
- Research: Excellence fund, Ruth Strang Research
- Undergraduate / Graduate Students: BACCHUS fund, James Rhatigan fund, NUFP fund
- Women in Higher Education: WISA KC Special Interest fund, Ruth Strang Research fund, Excellence fund
- Leadership in the field: George Kuh Award, Excellence fund, Social Justice fund
- Various Affinity Groups within NASPA: Special Interest funds
What amount should I give?
- Any amount you are comfortable giving! Every dollar helps support the mission of the Foundation and ensuring NASPA members are supported.
What does the Excellence fund support?
- The Excellence funds or the Foundation's general fund supports a variety of programming. Gifts to this fund build scholarships to attend conferences like the Annual Conference, the Alice Manicur Symposium, and others. The Channing Briggs Research grants are funded through the general fund along with several NASPA Annual awards like the George Kuh award, the Shaffer award, and the Hardee Dissertation of the Year award.
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