Office of Advancement
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Department of Advancement

The Department of Advancement supports NCNM by promoting an active alumni association, fostering philanthropy and assisting the President in leveraging non-tuition sources of revenue for development purposes. The department is responsible for identification, application and monitoring of grants and for enhancing financial resources through fund raising and planned giving.

Resources raised will be used to facilitate the expansion of accredited programs, enhance the professional development of students, graduates and faculty, endow department chairs, provide scholarships for students, provide research opportunities for both students and faculty, expand support for clinic operations, support capital improvements of campus buildings and grow the endowment for NCNM's future.

The Department of Advancement assists key campus constituents in achieving funding goals through the following: fostering a national and campus-wide philanthropic spirit, identifying prospective donors, supporting cultivation and solicitations, researching potential foundation resources, grant writing and establishing and maintaining relationships with foundations, governments, businesses and community leaders. Thank you for your support!

Make a Gift

Your gift to NCNM, no matter the amount, creates a personal connection with our community to share a passion for health and wellness. Your gift supports the tradition of healing using natural health sciences, established by NCNM in 1956 as the oldest naturopathic college in North America. Your gift will advance research, help heal sick patients, teach students, and support the faculty in their scholarship today and tomorrow.

You may make an unrestricted gift to NCNM for general support, or you may restrict your gift to a program area of your choice. You may also want to leave a legacy gift to NCNM in your estate planning.

For more information about making a tax-deductible donation, please contact:

Susan Kay Hunter
Director of Advancement
National College of Natural Medicine
049 S.W. Porter Street
Portland, Oregon 97201
Email: e-mail
503-552-1512


Other Ways to Support NCNM

Planned Gifts
Have you included NCNM in your will or trust? By simply naming NCNM as a beneficiary or partial beneficiary on your life insurance or IRA, for example, you could leave a lasting legacy that will empower naturopathic physicians and Chinese medicine practitioners for generations.


Donor Benefits

The National College of Natural Medicine is on the cutting edge of the healthcare delivery system. We welcome your donations and hope to honor you in a variety of ways:

• Membership in our Giving Circles
• Sponsorship of Special Events and Dinners
• Sponsorship of Scholarship
• Sponsorship and Co-Authorship of Research
• Recognition in Program Materials
• Recognition to Media and Web Page Links
• Naming Opportunities for Facilities Renovation and Endowment