Missed your chance to make an Axe of Kindness on Giving Day? You can still give on our main donation page.

$ 1,080,745 raised 1,558 Axe of Kindness

Patricia Hunter Last Mile Fund has raised $ 27,530 from 6 Axe of Kindness!

Patricia Hunter Last Mile Fund

Please make a gift to this new fund that supports currently enrolled under or graduate students, member of federally recognized Native American Tribe, experiencing financial hardship in their last year at NAU with unexpected costs.

$57,000

Empower Indigenous Excellence: Arizona Lottery & Connors Family Challenge

Thanks to generous donors – LIKE YOU – we have unlocked $57,000 for Indigenous Excellence. Thank you to the Arizona Lottery and the Connors family for providing this challenge for #NAUGivingDay!

25 / 25 Gifts

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$25,000

Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge

Thanks to the generous support of NAU Foundation Board Members and donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $24,250 for various areas on campus. Thank you again to the following Board members: Lisa Bagwell; Eric Baker; Teresa Bartels; Bob Bement; Bob Braudy; Robin Braun; Booker Evans; Victoria Fimea; Bill Heibel; Mary Huntley; Tim Kinney; Any Peña; Rick Rodriguez; Katrina Rogers; Steve Sanghi; Tony Tewelis; and (1) anonymous member.

125 / 125 Gifts

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$25,000

Lumberjack Community Impact Challenge

Your gift today can make a transformative impact on Lumberjack families! When 500 donors come together on NAU Giving Day, Kirsten and Steve Butzow will unlock a generous $25,000 gift to enhance NAU's FACTS (Family Access, Communication, Transition, and Support). Your contribution ensures that every Lumberjack family receives the essential support they need to thrive. Join Kirsten and Steve Butzow in empowering our Lumberjack community at NAU!

500 / 500 Donors

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Leaderboard

Areas of Impact

This leaderboard reflects the transformative impact of your generosity, driving essential initiatives forward at NAU. Your contributions to these funds directly support groundbreaking research, student scholarships, and innovative programs that shape the future of our university.

Rank	Department	Raised
1	Elevate the College of Education	$71,380.00
2	NAU Football	$45,114.00
3	Elevate the W.A. Franke College of Business	$15,665.00
4	Elevate Student Success in CAL	$14,524.27
5	Swim & Dive	$12,840.00
6	Elevate NAU Student-Athlete Success	$12,625.00
7	Elevate the Honors College	$9,683.00
8	Elevate Student Success in SBS	$7,830.00
9	Student Affairs	$7,808.00
10	Scholarships	$7,550.00
11	Elevate the College of Health and Human Services	$7,355.00
12	Venture Studio	$7,080.00
13	School of Earth & Sustainability	$6,905.00
14	Elevate Construction Management	$6,320.00
15	School of Communication	$6,153.00

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Leaderboard

Lumberjack Class Spirit Leaderboard

Join your fellow Lumberjacks from every decade as they rally their classmates to support NAU! Check back to see which decade is leading the charge in philanthropy, celebrating the most generous alumni who are making a difference across the years.

Alumni, rally your classmates!

Rank	Answer	Donors
1	2000s	58
2	2010s	54
3	1990s	53
4	1980s	42
5	2020s	41
6	1970s	27
7	1960s	2
8	1950s & Earlier	1

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$26,000

Patricia Hunter Last Mile Challenge

Thanks to Laurie Mittenthal and generous donors – LIKE YOU – we have unlocked $26,000 for the Patricia Hunter Last Mile Fund!

15 / 15 Gifts

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$11,750

True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board

Thanks to the generous support of Alumni Association Board Members and donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $11,750 for various areas on campus. Thank you again to the following Board members: Blaise Caudill ’13; Dave Cook; Trina George, ’09; Alex Gutierrez, '85 '90; Jana Harper, ’90; Veronica Hipolito, '97, '02; Jim Jayne, ’91; "Kari" Kent, '91; Rick Koch, ’72; Mary O'Driscoll, ’82; Nancy Serenbetz, '75; Maggie Thom, ’12; , Wayne Watson, ’84; and (3) anonymous members.

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$50,000

Lumberjack Achievement Challenge

Join us in the Lumberjack Impact Challenge! When 1,000 donors step up on Giving Day, Karen Larson and Gary Bicker will unlock $50,000 to empower academic excellence at NAU, specifically benefiting the Lumberjack Math Center and Stem Academic Momentum Scholarships. Your gift today makes a significant impact, helping every Lumberjack reach their fullest potential. Let's unite as Lumberjacks and elevate NAU together!

1,000 / 1,000 Donors

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Leaderboard

Lumberjack Community Engagement Leaderboard

This leaderboard celebrates the invaluable support from our broader community, showcasing the number of donors based on their relationship to NAU. Together, we elevate engagement and build a stronger future for NAU, uniting donors, partners, and friends to advance educational opportunities and community impact.

Help us unlock matching challenges and increase the impact of your gift! What is your connection to NAU?