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Equipping students to be leaders

At the Daniels College of Business, we’re preparing our students for a demanding, rapidly changing world and workforce. Our hands-on learning opportunities, multicultural experiences and focus on ethics create the leaders and problem solvers of the future.

Your philanthropic support fuels the Daniels experience, funding scholarships, academic programs, curricular innovation and faculty research. Use the link below to donate to our Daniels in Focus Fund, supporting all business students, or find another area you’re passionate about below. Thank you for your generosity!

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Support Daniels Collegewide Funds

Six principal funds make the widest impact on Daniels students, faculty and programs.

Daniels in Focus Fund

Daniels in Focus Fund

The Daniels in Focus Fund provides flexible funding at the dean's discretion for curriculum development, student experiences, research and faculty support.  Donate >

Daniels Faculty Fellowship Fund

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Daniels Faculty Fellowship Fund

The Daniels Faculty Fellowship Fund serves as a catalyst for faculty research, student mentorship and rigorous teaching by awarding stipends to faculty for projects and enrichment outside the classroom. Donate >

Daniels Graduate Scholarship Fund

Daniels Graduate Scholarship Fund

The Daniels Graduate Scholarship Fund unlocks a business leader’s future by increasing the accessibility and affordability of graduate-level education. Donate >

Daniels Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

Daniels Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

The Daniels Undergraduate Scholarship Fund allows Daniels to recruit the best and brightest undergraduate scholars by decreasing the financial burden of a world-class education for students and their families. Donate >

Daniels Professional Development Program (DPDP) Programming Fund

Daniels Professional Development (DPDP) Fund

The Daniels Professional Development (DPDP) Fund provides guidance throughout a student's time at Daniels to ensure they’re prepared for career success upon graduation. Donate >

Daniels Alumni Advisory Board Endowed Fund

Daniels Alumni Advisory Board Endowed Fund

The Daniels Alumni Advisory Board Endowed Fund provides student scholarships for experiential professional development opportunities. Donate >

Support Your Favorite Daniels Department or School

Each unit within Daniels has funds to boost its activities and students.

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Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management
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Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management
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Department of Business Ethics & Legal Studies
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Department of Business Information & Analytics
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Department of Management
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Department of Marketing
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Reiman School of Finance
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Support Unique Initiatives, Centers and Programs

Daniels has many unique centers and programs that provide specialized education and resources to students and community members.

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Why Giving Matters

Your gift supports, empowers and uplifts.

Your gift to the Daniels College of Business strengthens students and faculty through scholarship support, signature student experiences, innovative research and problem solving.

"Your generosity opens doors and builds futures at the Daniels College of Business. As the first in my family to attend college, your support not only fuels my educational journey but also ignites the dreams of students like me, who strive to transform aspiration into achievement. Thank you for being our pillars of opportunity and success.”

—Pramila Khaling Rai, BSAcc 2023, MAcc 2024

Stories of Impact

One Scholarship and a Legacy of Paying it Forward

A Daniels accountancy student overcomes financial hardship with support from alumni donors to complete his degree.

The Cycle of Giving: The Howard Family’s Partnership with DU and Its Students

Leslie and Gary Howard's foundation strengthens DU’s culture of generosity, helping students achieve their dreams and inspiring them to do the same for others.

Quiet Generosity, Enduring Impact

Through a $3 million bequest to the Daniels College of Business, alumnus Buzz Chatfield has ensured future students benefit from the same education that shaped his life and career. 

Philanthropy Strengthens Family Businesses through DU’s Bailey Program

Alumnus Taylor Merritt made a gift of $150,000 to support the Bailey Program for Family Enterprise's growth and sustainability.

Giving Gifts That Make a Difference

For 10 years, 1Day4DU has celebrated philanthropy with a day of giving that supports everything from academics to athletics to activities.

A Hot Day, a Thirsty Dog and a Life-Changing Experience

An endowed gift supports graduate students at the Daniels College of Business who aspire to careers in public service.

Students Manage Successful Stock Portfolios in Class

Students gain experience in securities analysis and portfolio management through the Daniels Marsico Investment Center.

Tomé Gift Empowers DU Students’ Entrepreneurial Innovation 

The gift supports curricular and extracurricular innovation, including microgrants, a startup accelerator, the 4impact Challenge, and a makerspace. 

$2.5 million TOLD Foundation Gift Strengthens Burns Student Experiences

The gift ensures every student will benefit from experiential learning and its employment advantages—totally without cost.