Giving to Adelphi

Giving to Adelphi

When you contribute to Adelphi University, you become a generous catalyst for positive change, unlocking a world of opportunities that have a profound impact on our community.

Your gift becomes the cornerstone for the realization of academic dreams, empowering deserving and talented students through scholarships and co-curricular opportunities.

By supporting Adelphi, you actively participate in the University’s overarching educational mission of transforming lives through intellectual rigor, research, creativity and community engagement. Every dollar serves as an investment in the betterment of our community, as our students go on to make meaningful contributions, shaping a brighter and more promising tomorrow.

The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact

Adelphi University embarks on a historic journey to raise $100 million by August 2027. The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact will create scholarships, enhance academic programs, boost career outcomes and further campus renovations—helping Adelphi continue its mission of transforming students' lives, our community and the world.

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Philanthropy in every form is personal and powerful.

Giving Options

Online, by phone, by mail or planned giving, explore options for making a gift that will make an impact on Adelphi’s students, community and future.

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Adelphi Fund

Gifts to the Adelphi Fund are the University’s lifeline. This ongoing, unrestricted support helps every student, every classroom, every academic program and every corner of our Long Island campus.

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Leadership Recognition & Giving Societies

Adelphi honors the philanthropic commitments of our donors by recognizing them in our Giving Societies. Members receive exclusive communications, event invitations, recognition, and personalized assistance.

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Impact of Scholarships

Through giving to scholarships, our generous donors enable Adelphi to maintain our long-standing commitment to its historical accessibility and affordable world-class higher education.

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Find Your Cause

We have a variety of meaningful opportunities to support what you’re passionate about.

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Receiving the Christine & Thomas Motamed scholarship has been a transformative experience in my life. It is more than just financial assistance; it has offered me validation of my potential and dedication to continue my journey as a future nurse no matter how challenging it may become.

Tiffany Lopez Junior, Nursing major, Recipient of the Christine B. and Thomas F. Motamed ’71 Scholarship
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Planned Giving

Leaving a lasting legacy with a planned gift to Adelphi is a powerful expression of ongoing support for the University’s mission and future success. Your planned gift can seamlessly support your other personal, financial, estate-planning and philanthropic goals.

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Student Philanthropy Center

Today, Adelphi’s tradition of calling on alumni since the 1960s is further supported by our Student Philanthropy Center and cutting-edge software. Our students are proud to connect with alums, talk with generous donors, and uphold Adelphi University traditions.

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Donor Stories

Deborah Viola ’84, PhD
Deborah Viola ’84, PhD, donated $25,000 to create the Daniel Viola Family Scholarship for Neurodiversity, aiding Bridges to Adelphi students. Inspired by her own journey and son Daniel, she champions neurodiverse communities through advocacy and support. Read Deborah's Story
Carole Katz-Fetner ’68
Carole Katz-Fetner ’68, influenced by Dean Emerita Ruth S. Harley ’24, ’50 (Hon.), thrived at Adelphi. Her diverse career path culminated in a generous planned gift of $350,000, endowing scholarships and experiential learning opportunities for the Department of English. Read Carole's Story
Mildred Clegg Ackerley
Mildred Clegg Ackerley ‘55, MA ‘76 left an enduring legacy through her lifelong commitment to Adelphi and establishing a scholarship that continues to impact students’ dreams. Read Mildred’s Story
Paula Malone, PhD
Upon finding the Alice Brown Early Learning Center and fueled by her dedication to early childhood education, Paula Malone, PhD took the initiative to establish an endowment in support of the ELC. Read Paula’s Story
Paul Serrato
This devoted member of the Adelphi Forever Gold Society blends the expertise acquired at Adelphi, harmonizing his love for music with his role as an ESL teacher. Read Paul’s Story
Greg Nerko
Greg Nerko ’70, MA ’74, recognizing the significance of his time on the baseball team, aims to support the success of future Panthers both on and off the field by creating a scholarship funded through a qualified charitable distribution in his estate plan. Read Greg’s Story

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University Advancement

Contact
E-mail
advservices@adelphi.edu
Phone Number
516.877.3250
Fax
516.877.6890
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Location
Nexus Building, 200
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