Support Our Mission
Thank you for your interest in supporting Alliance University students who are educated and empowered for a brighter tomorrow today. Your generosity is essential to fulfilling our mission to provide students with a transformational educational experience. When you give to Alliance University, you are investing in the next generation of leaders – leaders making Kingdom-impact in their local and global communities.
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Giving to Alliance University Means…
97%
of traditional undergraduate students receive aid
$14.4 million
awarded last year through merit & need-based scholarships
45%
of students are the first in their families to attend college
Where To Give
Student Scholarships
Student Scholarships
For many of our students—particularly first-generation degree earners—access and affordability are essential to achieving their dream of earning a college degree. Scholarships meet that need.
Ways to Support
- Endowed Scholarships: $25,000 and up
- Annual Student Sponsorships: $12,500 per undergraduate student, $9,000 per seminary student
- Textbook Grants: $500 per semester
Global Service-Learning Program
Global Service-Learning Program
Beyond the borders of the classroom, each year our students have the opportunity to travel abroad on service-learning trips. These trips, made possible by generous donor support, are an invaluable part of experiential education. Students learn first-hand about other cultures and gain a new perspective on the world.
Ways to Support
- Program Director: $30,000
- Trip Sponsorships: $5,000 per trip
- Student Travel Grants: $500 per student
Academic Programs
Academic Programs
As a part of our core values, Alliance University is committed to academic excellence and with today’s competitive marketplace, we are intentional about preparing our students to be top-tier candidates for employment. Program enhancements and expansions are necessary to equip our graduates properly.
Ways to Support
- Endowed Chair for Academic Program: $1 million each
- Annual Internships Programs: Alliance Graduate School of Counseling – $35,000; Alliance Theological Seminary – $15,000; School of Social Work – $25,000; School of Education – $15,000
- Prison Education Program: $250,000; Program Director – $80,000; Student Support – $20,000; Text Books per student – $200; Class Sponsorship – $3,000
- MA in Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins: $225,000; Annual Excavation Project – $50,000
- Library: $50 per book; Digital Collection Development – $100,000
Music and Arts
Music and Arts
Our gifted singers, musicians and actors come to us with natural talent that is developed by a mentoring faculty of professional performing and recording artists. Public transportation provides students easy access to internships and master classes. Our NYC location makes opportunities to perform on the stages of iconic cultural arts and Off-Broadway venues possible. Financial support funds the continuation and expansion of this professional and artistic development.
Ways to Support
- Bi-annual Lincoln Center Concert: $80,000
- Off-Broadway Musical: $60,000
Athletics
Athletics
Our sports programs develop more than athletic ability; they cultivate character and integrity. The reputation of our student-athletes and coaches has garnered multiple sportsmanship awards for our teams. From recruitment to graduation, our student-athletes are supported by a community that values their development as scholars, athletes, and leaders.
Ways to Support
- Team Sponsorships: $50,000 per team
- Team Tournament Trips: Fall/Winter Sports – $5,000; Spring Break for Spring Sports – $10,000
- Annual Athletic Gear: $250-$400 per student athlete; $5,000-$10,000 per team
Student Services
Student Services
At Alliance University, our approach is to address the whole person with our desire to serve students holistically – fostering healthy spiritual, physical, professional, and mental well-being. Our comprehensive services help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Ways to Support
- Counseling Services: $60,000
- Career Services: $90,000
- Chapel Program: $120,000
Capital Projects
Capital Projects
Capital projects are giving opportunities integral to the sustainability and stability of Alliance University. As we seek to enhance our consolidated campus, your investment will make a lasting impact on the quality of our educational environment and expand opportunities for our students. To recognize your significant support of Alliance University and its students, naming opportunities are also awarded.
Ways to Support
- NYC Campus Mortgage Reduction: $52 million (can provide up to $3.6 million in relief to the annual operations)
- Main Lobby: $75,000
- Faculty Offices: $10,000 per office
- Classrooms: $25,000 per classroom
- Executive Suite Board Room: $100,000
- Computer Lab: $50,000 each (five computer labs)
- Student Computer Workstation: $1,500 (140 workstations including a desk & chair)
- Science Lab: $125,000 (two science labs)
- Practice Room with Piano: $10,000 (24 practice rooms)
- Jersey City Kitchen and Dining Facilities: $500,000
- Jersey City Dorm Room Furnishings: $2,000 per student furniture set; $12,000 per suite for furniture; $30,000 per suite all-in cost to outfit facility
- Fitness Center: $100,000 (also fundable per piece of equipment)
Revenue-Producing Opportunities
Revenue-Producing Opportunities
The support given to revenue-producing opportunities goes directly towards marketing our degree programs and event promotion initiatives. These efforts play a vital role in attracting high-achieving students and creating an environment where they can thrive.
Ways to Support
- Food Truck: $140,000
- Conference & Residential Rental Agent and Promotional Materials: $100,000
- Funding Team: $120,000 per year; $10,000 per month
- Grants: $90,000 per year; $7,500 per month
- Student Marketing and Promotion: $180,000 per year; $45,000 per quarter
Ways To Give
Credit Card or Online
The fastest way to support Alliance University is to give online using a credit or debit card. Both one-time giving and recurring donation opportunities are available.
Check or Cash
There are several types of cash contributions available including one-time gifts, recurring monthly gifts, and “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” gifts. All cash donations are deductible, up to 50% of your adjusted gross income, if you itemize in the year of contribution. Any excess deductions can be carried forward for the next five years.
Send an online eCheck or mail checks to:
Alliance University
Office of Advancement
2 Washington Street
New York, NY 10004
Make checks payable to “Alliance University” and indicate the name of the gift designation on the memo line.
Planned Giving
When deciding about a gift to Alliance University, Planned Giving can help you accomplish your giving goals, increase the impact of your gift, and often reduce taxes. Wise counsel can help you determine the best giving option for today and the future.
For guidance in this area, we work with Orchard Alliance, a planned giving leader and supporting organization of the C&MA, serving ministries and individuals for more than 50 years. Since every situation is unique, Orchard Alliance brings the right blend of biblical and professional expertise to develop and implement a plan that achieves your giving goals.
For more information about planned giving and how to get started, visit here.
Gift Matching
Many corporate companies offer a gift matching program that will match the contributions of a donor, up to a certain amount, to their cause of choice. This giving opportunity doubles the donations to Alliance University and opens the doors to deeper partnerships.
Please let us know if you work at a company that offers a matching gift program and we can assist you with completing the forms to request those funds. To get started, contact our Office of Advancement at collegerelations@nyack.edu.
Mail all gifts and forms to:
Alliance University
Office of Advancement
2 Washington St
New York, NY 10004
Real Estate
A gift of real estate offers you the opportunity to make a significant charitable contribution with a tax-friendly outcome. There are several ways to donate real estate including an outright gift, retained life estate, or bargain sale.
Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are easy to give and offer great tax advantages. You can transfer the securities to us electronically through your broker or give us the stock or bond certificates and a signed stock power for each certificate. You can name Alliance University the “payable-on-death beneficiary” (POD) or “in trust for” (ITF) of your bank accounts (savings or checking) or on any Certificates of Deposits. Likewise, you can name Alliance University as a “transfer on death beneficiary” (TOD) of a brokerage account you may own. Because our tax laws often subject retirement plan assets like 401(k) and 403 (b) plans to the highest combined income and estate taxes, charitable donations of these assets may be the most efficient estate planning option.
Life Insurance
You may donate a life insurance policy and name Alliance University as the beneficiary of that policy. For the gift of a paid-up policy, you will be entitled to an income tax deduction equal to the lesser of the cash value of the policy or the total premiums paid. To qualify for the federal charitable contribution deduction on a gift of an existing policy, you must name the charitable organization owner and beneficiary. Even if you are still paying premiums on your policy, you can give it away and future gifts to pay the premiums will also be tax-deductible.
Charitable Gift Annuity
This is a simple contract between you and Alliance University that pays you a fixed dollar amount (an annuity) for your lifetime and that of another individual, if desired, based upon your age(s) at the time of your gift. The older you are, the higher the annuity. If you use appreciated property, such as stocks, to fund the gift annuity, you will avoid the capital gains tax on the gift portion of the transaction and the remaining gain will be apportioned over your lifetime.
Bequests
One of the most popular types of planned gifts is bequests. Anything you leave to a charitable organization will reduce the size of your taxable estate while helping a good cause. You can leave a specific bequest of a specified sum of money or a particular piece of property to Alliance University. Other options are to leave a percentage of your estate or a percentage of the residue to us after making provisions for family and friends.
Contact Us
Have questions about how you can contribute to the success of Alliance University students? Use the contact information below to reach us. We can’t wait to hear from you!
From Our Students
The Impact of Becoming a Donor
“I found myself mesmerized, seeing at AU a strong hint of the future for American Christianity and it was a beautiful future – an icon of joy and vitality and confidence in God’s power, and the power of the Gospel, over and above worldly power and control, worldly measures of status and influence.”
– Anne Snyder, Editor-in-Chief, Comment Magazine
“I am not a graduate of Alliance University, but I believe what AU stands for: to exalt Christ and to fulfill His mission by being socially relevant and personally transforming. To those who agree with the core values of Alliance University, we together can support this institution financially and in our prayers.”
– Dr. TY Lee, Retired Pharmaceutical R&D Consultant
“I graduated from the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in 2006. I took ownership of Wellsprings Counseling Center, LLC in 2008. I was on full-time faculty at Alliance University between 2012 and 2019 and launched AU’s online MA in Mental Health Counseling in 2016. I now have 30 licensed counselors on staff and 22 of us are Alliance University Mental Health Counseling graduates! My passion is for Alliance University. I want to show my support by giving back.”
– Lisa Steiner, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, Wellspring Counseling Center
Your financial support of Alliance University students ensures that generations to come will prepare for a purpose-driven future.