Giving

Your Gifts Change Lives

In everything we do at Malone, we are driven by our commitment to provide a biblically-based, excellent education to every student God brings our way. Every gift to Malone helps us in our mission to keep ’Christ’s Kingdom First.’ Your gifts change lives. For every Malone graduate who serves Christ in their industry and community, a generous donor played a role in their journey.

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Areas to Support

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Make an Impact

Give to a cause close to your heart. From scholarships to departmental support, to specific campus initiatives, the Malone mission is carried out in a variety of manners and you have the ability choose where to direct your gift.

All Areas to Support

“Malone gave us foundational knowledge that was well-rounded and prepared us for our chosen fields as people of integrity. We give so that future students can have experiences like we did.”

Brady, ’17 and Nicole (Ostrowski), ’16 Yoder

Ways to Give

By Mail

Online

By Phone

Monthly Gifts

Planned Giving

In Person

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The Malone Fund

Help to keep the Malone experience transformational and affordable by bridging the gap between tuition and the full cost of a Malone education.

Give to the Malone Fund

Planned Giving

Help us Keep Christ First for generations. Your generous contributions will help future students receive a high-quality education grounded in Biblical values for years to come.

Planned Giving

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Malone Associates

The Malone Associates are a dedicated group of community-minded men and women who support Malone’s mission through volunteer service. Established in 1959, they play a vital role in enhancing the University community by contributing their time and talents. Members engage in meaningful projects such as the Freshmen Bible Project, student engagement initiatives, and managing an endowed scholarship fund. In addition to service, Malone Associates enjoy social events including luncheons with University guest speakers, the annual Christmas at Malone concert and reception, and invitations to Homecoming and other campus activities, fostering strong connections among alumni and friends.

Membership Form

Pioneer Pinnacle Award

The Pioneer Pinnacle Award is presented to individuals or groups that have made a difference at Malone through their service, involvement, and support. Award winners have shown a desire to help Malone empower students to seek “Christ’s Kingdom First” both in their vocation and in their daily lives. They have adopted a mindset of service to God and to others, and have given their time, talent, and treasure to Malone University.

Introduced for the first time in 2023, this award is given by the administration at Malone University and is not open to public nominations.

Matt Sutter earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech and has been practicing architecture across multiple states and countries for 34 years.

Matt serves as Chief Executive Officer of SoL Harris/Day Architecture, the largest architecture firm in Stark County. Under his vision and direction, the firm has received numerous prestigious design awards for landmark regional projects, including Timken’s World Headquarters, the Bridgestone Technical Center, and Westbrook Country Club. As he guides SoL Harris/Day through its transition to a fourth generation of executive leadership, Matt continues to model professional excellence, strategic stewardship, and design innovation across the region.

As board chair of Malone’s Board of Trustees, Matt is deeply committed to advancing Malone’s Christ-centered mission. He believes Malone stands as a vital beacon in higher education—a biblically based institution where faculty, staff, and coaches intentionally mentor students and pour into their spiritual and intellectual development. Throughout his tenure on the Board, which began in 2015, Matt has become inspired by how Malone’s campus culture leads students into relationship with Christ and transforms generations by shaping futures for the sake of eternity.

In his church and community, Matt generously gives of his time and leadership. A longtime member of Canton First Friends Church, he has directed its youth soccer ministry for 26 seasons, serving 360 children ages 4 to 17 in each season. His broader community engagement includes serving as past board chair of Leadership Stark County, and past board president of TomTod Ideas — another Stark County organization with Malone ties that is dedicated to empowering middle school students to launch creative community initiatives.

Matt and his wife, Cindi, have been married for 34 years and reside in North Canton. They are blessed with four adult sons—three biological and one adopted—three of whom are married, and one beloved granddaughter.