Strategic Initiatives

Since its beginning in 1888 by Fr. Joe Butler, O.F.M., The Bonaventure Fund has been the primary vehicle through which our alumni have supported their alma mater. In fact, the University is the top choice for alumni support today, exceeding the national benchmark by nearly 2:1. Your support of The Bonaventure Fund helps fuel learning, compassion and innovation on campus--and proves The Power of a Bonnie! Learn more about how you can make an impact through The Bonaventure Fund.

The Mille Grazie Scholarship has been established in honor of Sr. Margaret's accomplishments and milestone anniversary. The Mille Grazie Scholarship will help new students commit to St. Bonaventure and will aid in retaining present students facing otherwise insurmountable financial difficulty.

For the past decade, Sr. Margaret has done what is hers to do. Now the time is ours. Please invest in today's learner and seekers--and in tomorrow's leaders--with a gift to the Mille Grazie Scholarship in honor of Sr. Margaret's legacy of leadership. Learn more about the Mille Grazie Scholarship.

St. Bonaventure University's Strategic Plan for Athletics has identified critical needs of $18.8 million in athletics facilities construction, renovations and enhancements. These renovations will signify a new level of commitment to St. Bonaventure University Athletics. Learn more and be a part of this exciting initiative.

Since the founding of St. Bonaventure University, the Order of the Friars Minor have represented the Franciscan mission and tradition on our campus. The friars bring unique skills to academic programs, offer Masses, and provide spiritual and personal guidance to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. To affirm this 150-year-old Franciscan presence, the friars need our help.

Students are our first priority. We are committed to helping young men and women throughout their intellectual, spiritual and personal journeys. Often, this help begins with offering qualified students much-needed financial assistance. For some, this assistance provides the only route to a university education. For others, it means being able to focus more on studies and less on jobs to generate needed income. Learn more about Scholarships and Endowments.

When you give to St. Bonaventure’s endowment, you create a permanent legacy of support. Your gift is invested and the earnings allow the university to meet the needs of our constituents, with a special emphasis on the students we serve. Learn more about giving to Endowment.