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Give To NWU
You can make a positive impact at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Gifts from generous alumni, parents and friends of the university strengthen NWU today and build a solid foundation for the future.
Notes from our donors
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“You have given me the opportunity to do great things at Nebraska Wesleyan! I got to go to golf nationals because NWU develops excellence. Thanks for your generosity!”
– Brice ('23)
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“As a first-generation college student, your donation has helped me go to an affordable college that cares about and empowers me! Thank you so much for helping students like me on our journeys.”
– Rin ('24)
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“Thank you for supporting NWU! I have had such an amazing experience at NWU because of your generosity. I'm looking forward to student teaching and then graduation. Thanks! Yip Yip!”
– Megan ('22)
Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can ...
This adage, attributed to John Wesley, has echoed through every corner of Nebraska Wesleyan for generations.
Education, specifically a Nebraska Wesleyan education, transforms lives, families, and ultimately, communities. It is certainly true for my NWU experience, as it is for my children and other family members. It was here we learned about leadership, service, and contributing to our communities and the world. Each of you has a story of “doing all the good you can,” and I have no doubt it is one that includes service, lifelong learning and leadership.
For many of you, doing all the good you can includes investing in NWU. And for this, I am truly grateful. Whether it’s a gift to the Archway Fund, endowed scholarships, Prairie Wolf Pantry or your favorite sports team, you are ensuring the NWU experience is thriving today and continues to stand on a solid foundation for our future. I am pleased to share our annual report with you. Thank you for the part you have played in making these outcomes possible and for being a vital part of the NWU community.
—Meg Johnson (’84), vice president for advancement
total dollars raised in
2023-24
total number of gifts in 2023-24
total number of donors in 2023-24
Total Gifts by Fiscal Year
| 2018 – 2019 | $8,841,322 |
| 2019 – 2020 | $5,667,671 |
| 2020 – 2021 | $6,352,250 |
| 2021 – 2022 | $5,000,700 |
| 2022 – 2023 | $4,668,680 |
| 2023 – 2024 | $6,414,127 |
Notes from our donors
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“It may sound silly, but NWU is part of our heart and core. Helping students find their purpose has been my professional purpose on this campus for 45 years.”
—Pat and Paul Pettit
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“NWU gave me a tremendous liberal arts education and helped me see the greater good of humanity. I am grateful every day for the opportunities that would not have been possible without my education at Nebraska Wesleyan.”
—Dr. Joel (’86) and Anastasia Travis
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“As a student, I remember those alumni who shared their talents and time, but I never knew who donated financially. I’m grateful to all of them. Their support left an imprint on my NWU experience—and I hope to pay it forward.”
—Beth Gonzales-Mensinger (’88)