Award: Gold

Institution: Northern Arizona University

Title of Entry: Collective Commitment Drives Progress—NAU Foundation 2019 Annual Report

About this Entry: After a six-year annual report hiatus, the NAU Foundation renewed its commitment to connect donors to their collective impact. The NAU Foundation 2019 Annual Report, a 24-page publication delivered to Lumberjack donors in April 2020, celebrated and honored a year of generosity and impact, bridging the gap between stewardship and communication.

The detailed booklet is rich in remarkable stories that illustrate our donors’ commitment to drive NAU’s progress and inspire students to realize their aspirations.

With more than 1,600 funds and stories to tell, the NAU Foundation 2019 Annual Report features a diverse compilation of scholarship recipients, donor philanthropic passions, and gift vehicles.

Included in the report are letters from NAU’s President, the NAU Foundation CEO, Foundation Board Chair, and Alumni Association. The letters praise the donors’ compassion and drive to advance NAU’s mission of excellence. The variety of facts and figures, including those recapping NAU’s first annual Giving Day, showcases the breadth of donor commitment to NAU’s success.

The NAU Foundation 2019 Annual Report serves as a written testament to the importance of donor philanthropy by creating a better and brighter future for Lumberjack students and the greater NAU community.