Giving to Pepperdine
Pepperdine Associates
Designate your Membership
Since 1977, members of the Pepperdine Associates have given annual "unrestricted gifts" to the University. In 2009, we announced a simple, but progressive change in our cherished Pepperdine Associates program — a change that honors our long-standing partnership. Members may now restrict their gifts to specific university and school-based programs, thereby supporting the areas to which they feel the most affinity.
We invite you to explore the many projects and programs worthy of your support here at Pepperdine. You will find that each school has an Excellence Fund, which is a discretionary fund providing university leadership with the flexibility to pursue creative and innovative programs as they arise throughout the year.
A gift directed to the Pepperdine University Associates supports Pepperdine's most pressing priorities. You may choose to direct your gift to a specific center or program, or to the President's Excellence Fund, a discretionary fund that provides the president with the flexibility to support creative and innovative programs as they arise during the academic year. We invite you to consider:
- Associated Women for Pepperdine
- Bible Lectures
- Center for Entertainment, Media, and Culture
- Center for Faith and Learning
- President's Excellence Fund
For more information, please contact Nicole Ashby at 310.506.6335 or Nicole.ashby@pepperdine.edu
Members of the Crest Associates provide vital financial support to a variety of priorities across the University. For more information, we invite you to visit the Crest Associates web page.
A gift directed to either Education or Psychology supports the school's unique development of servant-leaders, students who are being prepared to effect positive change in their communities. You may choose to support a number of specific programs and special initiatives within the school, or your gift can be directed to the Dean's Excellence Fund, a discretionary fund that provides the dean with the flexibility to support creative and innovate programs as they arise during the academic year. We invite you consider:
- Boone Center for the Family
- Community Counseling Clinics
- Dean's Excellence Fund
- Education Division
- GSEP Scholarships
- Psychology Division
- Urban Initiative
For more information, please contact Wes Patterson at 310.568.2300 or wes.patterson@pepperdine.edu
A gift directed to the Graziadio School of Business and Management directly influences the experience of students today and advances the strategic mission of the school moving forward. You may also consider supporting a specific venture within the school, or the Dean's Excellence Fund, a discretionary fund that provides the dean with the flexibility to support creative and innovative programs as they arise during the year. We offer the following for your consideration:
- Career Services
- Dean's Excellence Fund
- Education to Business (E2B)
- Entrepreneurship
- Reputation Fund
For more information, please contact:
Giuseppe Nespoli at 310.506.5581 or giuseppe.nespoli@pepperdine.edu
Christine Bishop at 310-506-5554 or christine.bishop@pepperdine.edu.
Membership gifts directly support the people and programs that define Pepperdine Law: an extraordinary student body, a loyal and dedicated faculty, a commitment to both leadership and service, and a perseverance to continue the growth of this blessed institution. We invite you to consider supporting the Dean's Excellence Fund, a discretionary fund that provides the school with the flexibility to support creative and innovative programs as they arise during the academic year or any of the following priorities:
- Dean's Excellence Fund
- International Human Rights Program
- Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics
- Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law
- Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
For more information, please contact Brad Benham at 310.506.7994 or bradley.benham@pepperdine.edu
Membership gifts designated to the Public Policy Advocate Associates fund support exceptional students, dedicated faculty, global service, and the future of the School of Public Policy. We invite you to consider supporting the Dean's Excellence Fund, a discretionary fund that provides the school with the flexibility to support creative and innovative programs as they arise during the academic year, or any of the following priorities:
- Davenport Institute
- Dean's Excellence Fund
- Student Internships
- Student Scholarships
For more information, please contact Deirdre Shipstead at 310.506.6513 or deirdre.shipstead@pepperdine.edu
Gifts directed to Seaver College directly benefit the student experience, provide scholarships, and contribute to faculty development. Members may also direct gifts to the Dean's Excellence Fund, a discretionary fund that provides the dean with the flexibility to support creative and innovative programs as they arise during the academic year, or the academic divisions as noted below:
- Dean's Excellence Fund
- Academic Divisions
For more information, please contact:
Mat MacDonell at 310.506.6587 or mathew.macdonell@pepperdine.edu
Dawn Pettersen at 310.506.6514 or dawn.pettersen@pepperdine.edu
Membership gifts support Pepperdine's intercollegiate teams; extend the ability to recruit more extensively; improve the Pepperdine experience for every student-athlete; enhance, maintain, and construct world-class facilities for competition and training; and provide financial aid and scholarships. We invite your general support or your direct support of the sport of your choice:
| Men's Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Tennis Track Volleyball Water Polo |
Women's Sports Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving Tennis Track Volleyball |
For more information about Pepperdine Athletics, please visit:
http://www.pepperdinesports.com or contact Karin Taylor at 310.506.4775 or ktaylor@pepperdine.edu
Gifts directed to the Center for the Arts support the hundreds of innovative, entertaining, and diverse programs presented at Pepperdine each year. In addition to the joy of supporting the arts, members enjoy a variety of unique benefits. From recognition on theatre programs to special backstage tours, membership makes experiencing the arts at Pepperdine even more rewarding.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Carson at 310.506.4558 or rebecca.carson@pepperdine.edu.
Membership gifts directed to the University Library impact the Pepperdine student experience by expanding holdings, providing personalized customer service, and improving access to information. You may choose to support a specific initiative listed below, including the Dean's Excellence Fund, a discretionary fund that provides the dean with the flexibility to support creative and innovative programs as they arise during the academic year.
- Dean's Excellence Fund
- Digital Initiatives
- Memorial Book Fund
- Special Collections
For more information, please contact Ken LaZebnik at 310.506.6785 or ken.lazebnik@pepperdine.edu




