APU Giving Day 2025

2,162
Donors
288% of 750 Donor goal
$324,630
Donated
This campaign ended on March 27, 2025, but you can still make a gift to Azusa Pacific University by clicking here!
🐾 About

SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE AT APU!

When Azusa Pacific alumni, parents, and friends give, APU students can make a new discovery, impact a life, serve in countries near and far, and work as Christ’s hands and feet around the world.

APU Giving Day on March 26 is 24 hours to celebrate Azusa Pacific and offer you the chance to join together to make an impact and give to what you love most at APU!

What can you do on #APUGivingDay?
Give - Support what you love at APU!
Fundraise - Use the Social Media Quick Guide to share about Giving Day on your social media
Invite - Become an Advocate and encourage others to join you in giving to APU!

ONE DAY. ONE PURPOSE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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📢 Updates
THANK YOU for supporting students on APU Giving Day!

You made this the BEST. GIVING DAY. EVER! 2,162 of us joined together and gave $324,630 for APU students! 🎉

All these gifts are changing students’ lives so they can change the world for the cause of Christ. THANK YOU!

We made a video to show our gratitude for everyone who joined together to support students. Check it out on Instagram and Facebook!

THANK YOU Cougar Community!

30 days ago by Sharon Conklin
DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL NOON!

THERE’S STILL TIME to join in on APU Giving Day! Your gift by noon on March 27 can make all the difference for a student’s APU journey. Please give today!


31 days ago by Sharon Conklin
LET’S HEAR IT FOR APU ALUMNI!

The 350th alumnus gave and unlocked an additional $25,000 for APU students. What an incredible show of support for current APU students!

31 days ago by Sharon Conklin
YOU’RE THE BEST!

The 1,500th donor just gave, which means YOU joined with many others today to surpass the Giving Day goal…and we’re still going strong! You are equipping students to impact our world for the cause of Christ! Your generosity is incredible, APU community!

32 days ago by Sharon Conklin
YOU’RE AMAZING, APU!

The APU Community is amazing with the amount of love and support you’re showing for students. A final $10,000 will unlock when we reach 1,300 donors–keep it going APU!

32 days ago by Sharon Conklin
LET’S HEAR IT FOR APU STUDENTS!

The 150th student just gave! And students have already unlocked an additional $5,000 for scholarships through their Student Challenge today! Way to show up, APU students!

32 days ago by Sharon Conklin
YOU DID IT AGAIN, APU!

The 500th donor gave and unlocked an additional $15,000 for APU students! What an awesome day of you showing support for all the things you love most at APU. Give now for APU students!


32 days ago by Sharon Conklin
WHERE ARE OUR APU ALUMNI AT?!

The Alumni Decades Challenge is on and the 2000s are in the lead! This is your chance to win and choose the next Alumni T-shirt design AND unlock an extra $25,000 in scholarship support for students.


Give now
and help your decade win! Go Cougars!

32 days ago by Sharon Conklin
YOU DID IT—1st CHALLENGE UNLOCKED!

The APU community is AMAZING—because you all joined together, we hit 250 donors and the $10,000 challenge was met and unlocked to impact the lives of APU students. Let’s keep the momentum going for APU Giving Day to support students!

32 days ago by Sharon Conklin
TODAY’S THE DAY! APU Giving Day is HERE!

And when we reach the first 250 donors, a generous group of APU parents and friends will give an additional $10,000 to support students!

32 days ago by Sharon Conklin

🏅 Leaderboards & Donors

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Alumni Decades ChallengeWhich decade will have the most donors and get to choose the next Alumni T-shirt?!
Class DecadeDonorsRaised ($)
2000-0979$55,056
1980-8937$6,869
1990-9951$11,732
1970-7919$21,210
2020-29116$6,062
2010-19103$8,465
1950-595$800
1960-695$2,700
Student ChallengeIf 75 students donate, an additional $5,000 unlocks for student scholarships!
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
20300$0
202652$656
20296$22
202863$433
202568$1,822
202740$503
20310$0
Scholarships, Academics, and Student ExperienceThe fund with the most donors receives an additional $2,000!
DesignationDonorsRaised ($)
Clubs & Orgs - Veterans Club1$5
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - School of Education - Student Teaching Scholarship5$285
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - CRIS Community Garden2$101
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Clinical Psychology PsyD Scholarship3$201
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Christianity and Literature Faith Integration Scholarship1$5,000
Academic Service-Learning1$100
Clubs & Orgs - Criminal Justice Association1$50
Clubs & Orgs - Zukeepers Improv Fund2$55
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Mary Rawlings Social Work Scholarship Endowment4$520
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Lambert & Lamkin History Scholarship Fund9$930
Night of Champions1$10
College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Physical Therapy Research Fund1$1
College of Nursing and Health Sciences - School of Nursing Scholarships33$8,057
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Carol Tuthill Scholarship11$4,025
Student Emergency & Food Pantry Support (Valentine Fund)13$6,895
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Artisan Center14$2,246
School of Business and Management - SBM Dean's Fund16$2,301
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Symphony Orchestra20$2,367
Encouragement Fund (APU Employee Emergency Assistance)31$4,197
College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Adapted Physical Education12$405
Where most useful for APU students96$10,038
Honors College34$3,541
Military & Veteran Resources4$150
College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Physical Therapy Chair's Fund0$0
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Biology Research Endowment8$5,371
Ethnic Orgs - LASA - Latin American Student Association4$180
College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Child Life Internship Grant166$2,716
Study Away Scholarship6$460
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Pre-Law Program Support3$255
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Chamber Singers3$315
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Sigma Tau Delta - English Honor Society0$0
School of Business and Management - Zuventurez Innovation Place (ZIP)2$105
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Center for Vocational Ministry1$250
University Libraries - Student Services and Programs1$40
Clubs & Orgs - Women's Club Volleyball1$200
College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Physical Therapy Global Initiatives0$0
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Undergrad Psychology Club2$60
Clubs & Orgs - Free the Captives0$0
College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Kathy K Shimamura Endowed Scholarship2$201
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Math & Physics Fellows Program1$400
College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Kinesiology Student Support2$6
Ethnic Orgs - PIO - Pacific Islanders Organization2$55
University Fund Student Scholarships161$109,771
Ethnic Orgs - Kapamilya - Filipino Student Organization4$85
Student Counseling Center2$75
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Undergrad Psychology Student Retention Grant2$115
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Wehmeyer Doctoral Education Scholarship0$0
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Jennifer Jason Mendoza Scholarship2$110
TRIO Student Support Services1$25
College of the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology - Boyd Clarke TESOL Scholarship2$100
Clubs & Orgs - Azusa Dance Force1$4
Jon R. Wallace Endowed Scholarship28$20,490
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Social Work Chair's Fund1$100
Ethnic Orgs - BSA - Black Student Association3$280
Clubs & Orgs - Pre-Dental Club2$100
The Cougar CommunityThank you to our generous donors!
AffiliationDonorsRaised ($)
Grandparents117$6,953
Alumni408$112,894
Faculty/Staff196$38,389
Students241$3,713
Parents379$119,275
Friends969$91,985
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Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon19%Alumni
Book icon12%Students
Parent icon18%Parents
Parent icon6%Grandparents
Suitcase icon10%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon45%Friends
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