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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Extraordinary Stories

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Hear Loretta Cangialosi ’80 describe receiving her scholarship to Adelphi. She couldn’t have attended without it, and she knows there are students in similar positions today. A member of Adelphi’s Million Dollar Roundtable, she is helping to create a stronger Adelphi. “What will they discover?” Cangialosi wonders. “Whose lives will they touch? It’s just thrilling.” A member of Adelphi’s Million Dollar Roundtable, Cangialosi's generous support is just part of building toward the future of the University and, with the impact of Adelphi graduates, the future of the world. Our students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors form an incredibly powerful, connected community that makes things happen. Join us on our quest to transform students’ lives, empower Adelphi to be a leader in modern higher education, and play a major role in our communities and our world. Through 2027, The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact will raise $100 million to advance the initiatives, vision and promise of our Momentum 2 strategic plan.  Together, we all can make an extraordinary impact.   _______________________   Read about the Momentum 2 strategic plan at https://www.adelphi.edu/strategic-plan/. Find out how you can make an impact at https://www.adelphi.edu/campaign. Learn more about Adelphi University at https://adelphi.edu. Subscribe to Adelphi’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/user/AdelphiUniv?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/AdelphiU https://www.twitter.com/AdelphiU https://www.instagram.com/adelphiu/ https://www.tiktok.com/@adelphiu https://www.linkedin.com/school/adelphi-university/
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Momentum Campaign: Why Loretta Cangialosi ’80 Gives

Meet some of the alumni Panthers who are making a powerful impact on our world: nurses and social workers, lawmakers, healthcare leaders, CEOs, Olympians, artists, and business leaders. With this video, Adelphi University launches a historic $100 million fund raising campaign to strengthen our future. Through the generosity of our donors, The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact will reshape and transform the student experience at Adelphi. With a powerful strategic plan, Momentum 2, to guide our steps forward, we will elevate Adelphi in six critical areas: • Scholarships and access to an Adelphi education • Academic excellence to prepare students for a changing world • Life-changing student experiences and opportunities • A modern and beautiful campus to call home • A diverse community where all students flourish • The Adelphi Fund: one fund for everyone and everything at Adelphi With a life-changing Adelphi education, our graduates are making an extraordinary impact on their communities and our world. Join our mission at https://www.adelphi.edu/giving. Learn more about Adelphi University at https://adelphi.edu. Read about Adelphi’s historic new fundraising initiative, The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact: https://www.adelphi.edu/campaign Explore Adelphi’s Corporate and Community Partnerships: https://www.adelphi.edu/advancement/partnership-program/ Subscribe to Adelphi’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/user/AdelphiUniv?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/AdelphiU https://www.twitter.com/AdelphiU https://www.instagram.com/adelphiu/ https://www.linkedin.com/school/adelphi-university/
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Official Video: Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact

Meet the Million Dollar Roundtable donors who are transforming our campus and strengthening Adelphi for the future. In this video, you’ll see why they were inspired to give back to Adelphi—and why they believe that opening the doors to an Adelphi education is so important for our students, our communities and our world. In this video, we honor all the members of the Million Dollar Roundtable and thank them for their exceptional generosity. They inspire us with their kindness, loyalty and enduring belief in the life-changing impact of an Adelphi education. • Diane Abbey ’59 • Carol A. Ammon, MBA ’79, ’10 (Hon.) • Frank Angello ’77 and Phyllis Angello • Helen Baldwin ’18 • Bharat Bhisé, MBA ’78 and Swati Bhisé • LeeAnn Black ’83 and Jeffrey Black • Michael J. Campbell ’65 • Loretta Cangialosi ’80 • Betty L. Forest ’47, ’10 (Hon.) • Samuel Fremd ’69 • Ruth Woodroffe Gangel ’47 and Frank Gangel • Richard K. Garner • John J. Gutleber ’68, MBA ’70 • Amy Hagedorn ’05 (Hon.) and Horace Hagedorn ’01 (Hon.) • Angela Jaggar ’62, MA ’65 and Scott Jaggar • Mildred Loughlin Kahane ’49 • Adele Klapper ’92, MA ’99 • The Family of Jonathan Larson ’82 • Katherine H. Littlefield • Erna S. Lovely, MA ’65 and Thomas D. Lovely ’54, ’04 (Hon.) • Brian D. McAuley ’61, ’06 (Hon.) • Thomas F. Motamed ’71 • Leon M. Pollack ’63 • Mary Jane Poole ’62 and Thomas Poole • Lionel Viret ’95 • Robert B. Willumstad ’05 (Hon.) Learn more about Adelphi University at https://adelphi.edu Give to Adelphi at https://www.adelphi.edu/giving Read about Adelphi’s historic new fund-raising campaign, The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact at https://www.adelphi.edu/campaign Explore Adelphi’s Corporate and Community Partnerships at https://www.adelphi.edu/advancement/partnership-program Subscribe to Adelphi’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/user/AdelphiUniv?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/AdelphiU https://www.twitter.com/AdelphiU https://www.instagram.com/adelphiu/ https://www.linkedin.com/school/adelphi-university/
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Meet the Members of Our Million Dollar Roundtable

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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Signature Events

All Signature Events
First-Year Student Admissions
College Awareness Day
December 11
Garden City Campus
Alumni and Friends , Arts and Culture , Faculty and Staff , Performances
SingStrong A Cappella Festival
January 31 – February 2
Performing Arts Center
Conferences, Symposia and Colloquia , First-Year Student Admissions
Press Day
February 14
Ruth S. Harley University Center
All Signature Events

University Advancement

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