Elevate The W. A. Franke College of Business

Elevate The W. A. Franke College of Business

At Northern Arizona University, we are building a future where every student—no matter their background—has the opportunity to turn ambition into achievement and education into opportunity. We prepare graduates who lead with confidence, think like entrepreneurs, and strengthen their communities.

There are many ways you can make an impact at The W. A. Franke College of Business (FCB), where students are at the center of everything we do. Whether you choose to support career readiness, student entrepreneurship, financial literacy, or another area close to your heart, your investment helps turn today’s students into tomorrow’s business leaders.

A gift to the Franke College of Business Dean’s Fund for Innovation, the Dean’s discretionary account, is an investment in opportunity, innovation, and impact. This flexible fund empowers the Dean to respond quickly to emerging needs and seize unique opportunities that elevate the student experience. From providing emergency assistance to students, to funding groundbreaking research, to launching new programs, this fund ensures that resources are available where they will make the greatest difference—right when they are needed most. Your support gives the Dean the ability to dream big, act fast, and elevate the college’s mission in transformative ways.

The School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM), within the Franke College of Business, aspires to be recognized as a premier hospitality leadership school providing student-centered and innovative academic experiences both in-person and through distance learning. A gift to the HRM Fund for Innovation provides flexible dollars to help meet these goals. Your generosity directly fuels innovation, access, and excellence. 

Elevate Access for FCB Students

NAU Venture Studio 

Housed in Cline Library, the NAU Venture Studio is a hub for students to explore, develop, and commercialize ideas. Here, business, engineering, and design students come together to develop cross-disciplinary solutions to real challenges. Your investment in the NAU Venture Studio helps pay for expert mentorship, cutting-edge workspaces, and more.

Student Scholarships

Your gift to the Franke College of Business Scholarship changes lives. Every student deserves access to an excellent education—but for many, cost is the greatest barrier. At NAU, 97% of students rely on financial aid. Your gift opens doors, removes obstacles, and gives students the freedom to focus on learning, growing, and achieving their dreams.

Elevate the Next Generation

The Franke College of Business is preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and changemakers. Our students graduate ready to build businesses, lead nonprofits, launch successful careers, and strengthen Arizona’s economy—all while tackling the challenges facing our communities and shaping a brighter future.

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If you don’t see the fund you’d like to support above, click here to see a list of all Franke College of Business funds. Thank you for making a difference!