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!
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
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.
Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management
Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management
Department of Business Ethics & Legal Studies
Department of Business Information & Analytics
Department of Management
Department of Marketing
Reiman School of Finance
The Denver MBA
Executive MBA
Professional MBA
Support Unique Initiatives, Centers and Programs
Daniels has many unique centers and programs that provide specialized education and resources to students and community members.
Why Giving Matters
Your gift supports, empowers and uplifts.
“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
Naughton-Nicholson Family Connections
DU and giving back run deep in the Naughton-Nicholson family. Three generations have earned degrees at DU, making countless friendships and connections along the way.
AAB Professional Development Scholarships
Daniels students advance their careers through the Alumni Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship. Executive PhD student Derek Ricke used the scholarship to further his aspirations to fight corruption by attending the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Washington, D.C.
Russell Noles Endowed Scholarship Fund
Retired corporate executive Russell Noles (MBA 1989) credits DU with preparing him for a career in finance that exceeded his expectations. Through the creation of his scholarship fund, he hopes to give many more students the same opportunities.
Marion J. Crean Collaboratory
The high-tech Marion J. Crean Collaboratory positions Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management students for success. The space, named after the mother of beloved emeritus professor Michael Crean, was made possible through the philanthropy of many generous donors, families and former students.