University Advancement

Our world needs people of professional competence and Christian character, serving in all sectors of society: health care, business, government, education, and more. Your gifts to SPU educate and equip students to serve now and in the future.

How donors’ gifts are making an impact

SPU student Eloise

SPU scholarships help students reach their goals

Growing up in the church and serving on mission trips helped Eloisa, Class of 2024, develop a heart for service. As an SPU student, she volunteers at a food bank and tutors students as a teaching assistant. A physiology major, she has a goal of attending medical school after graduation.

Eloisa knows her time at Seattle Pacific is possible because of the generous scholarship support she receives and the investment it represents in her life and future “My scholarship helps show me that people have faith in what I’m trying to do, and it also helps give me confidence that SPU was the right choice,” she said. “It’s hard going through such an academically challenging major. My scholarships show me that the dreams I have are attainable because others believe in me as well.”

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The Center for Faithful Business inspires business leaders to make a difference in the world

The Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University is a leading think tank on the integration of faith and business. By creating and curating knowledge products that serve the academy, business, and the church, the CFB is a trusted and compelling voice that calls business practitioners to integrate their faith with their work.

Generous support from SPU’s community of donors helps fund the CFB as it uses award-winning short films, research fellowships such as the Pollard Scholars pictured above, an impressive collection of work-and-faith books, compelling on-campus conversations, and more to encourage business practitioners to become a force for good in the world. Explore the CFB annual report to see why Executive Director JoAnn Flett, PhD, said, “We are humbled and filled with gratitude to God for the joy of doing this amazing work.”

Donor stories

Steve Danishek and Dee Tezelli

Steve Danishek and Dee Tezelli: Scaling new heights

Dee, a prolific author, along with her husband, Steve, chose to honor the memory of their son by establishing an endowment scholarship to encourage students honing writing abilities and talents. Read their story.

Bill and Sue Osborne

Bill and Sue Osborne: Giving the Gift of Surprise

Bill and Sue Osborne created two endowed scholarships, both of which are close to their hearts — one to support Seattle Pacific’s library, the other to fund teacher education scholarships. Read their story.

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More donor stories: Inspirational and faithful giving

Meet others who give to Seattle Pacific University. Discover the unique and inspiring ways they have chosen to make a difference in the lives of students and the University through their financial gifts. Read more stories.

University Advancement by the numbers

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96%

SPU students receiving scholarships and aid

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23,000+

Employers who offer matching gifts that can double, or triple, your gift to SPU

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449

Number of households who were President’s Circle members in the 2022–23 school year