Elevate the Lumberjack Club Experience

Join us on NAU Giving Day to elevate and enhance the Lumberjack student experience through our vibrant student groups and organizations!

Your generosity directly empowers student-led initiatives, encourages meaningful connections, and creates leadership opportunities that positively shape campus life and beyond. Together, we can elevate every Lumberjack's journey, ensuring transformative experiences during their time at NAU.

Support one of the student groups below with your gift today and elevate the Lumberjack experience!

Louie's Cupboard NAU-Yuma Psychology Club Women's Club Soccer NAU Esports NAU Army ROTC NAU Air Force ROTC NAU Mock Trial Club Audio Engineering Club Kayettes Logging Sports National Association of Catering & Events (NACE) NAU Brew Club NAU Cycling Club NAU Game Design Club NAU Headphone Jacks NAU Pre-Physician Assistant Club NAU Racquetball Club NAU Skate Club NAU Tennis Club Northern Arizona Merchandising Association (NAMA) oSTEM Navajo Rug Weaving Research Pow Wow Jam Club Pride Jacks Club PT Kids Night Out Event Shrine of Ages Choir The Lumberjack Tuba and Euphonium Conference CKI at NAU Criminology and Criminal Justice Club Every Dollar Counts: Fund Pain & Sleep Research! SWACSM Conference NAU Forestry Club College Democrats at NAU Global Dental Brigades NAU Psychology Club Filipino American Student Association (FASA) NAU Axecidentals A Cappella
Areas of Impact
Elevate Lumberjack Career Readiness Elevate Academic Excellence Elevate Lumberjack Community & Wellness Elevate Access to Education Elevate the College of Education Elevate the College of Nursing Elevate the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Elevate the Honors College Elevate the W.A. Franke College of Business Elevate the College of Environment, Forestry & Natural Sciences Elevate the College of Arts & Letters Elevate NAU Athletics Elevate NAU Online Elevate NAU Academic and Workforce Alliances Elevate Native American & Indigenous Advancement Elevate KNAU Elevate the Cline Library Elevate Campus Support Elevate the Sanghi College of Engineering Elevate Student Groups & Organizations Elevate Graduate and Professional Studies at NAU Elevate NAU Yuma Elevate the College of Health and Human Services
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Empower the Future: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Challenge
$100,000
Empower the Future: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Challenge
Maximize your impact on the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and unlock an additional $100,000 in funding for the college. Once 100 gifts are made to any College of Social and Behavioral Sciences funds, we will release a generous $100,000 gift from NAU alumni Mitch and Carrie Ettinger to the Gerald Ladhoff Scholarship and the SBS Future Readiness Fund. Every gift counts—join us in making a difference! #WeAreLumberjacks
18 / 100 Gifts
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Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge
$25,000
Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge
Join the NAU Foundation board and show your pride with a gift to support this challenge on #NAUGivingDay. The following NAU Foundation Board members have committed to a collective impact totaling $25,000, which will be released when 125 first time donors make a gift. Thank you to: 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. WE Are Lumberjacks!
95 / 125 Gifts
Leaderboard
Student Giving Leaderboard
Explore the Student Giving Leaderboard and see how your support is empowering student clubs to thrive. Track participation and celebrate the impact of every gift in elevating our Lumberjack community!"
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 NAU Axecidentals A Cappella 29
2 $750 NAU Game Design Club 22
3 $500 Every Dollar Counts: Fund Pain & Sleep Research! 19
4 $250 Logging Sports 12
5 College Democrats at NAU 10
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Unlock Success: Yuma Student Success Challenge
$1,000
Unlock Success: Yuma Student Success Challenge
This Giving Day, you have the opportunity to make an impact for NAU Yuma students. Don Willits, '11, a proud NAU alum, has generously pledged to unlock a gift of $1,000 to the Yuma Student Success Center once 10 gifts are made to any NAU Yuma fund.
1 / 10 Gifts
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True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board
$11,750
True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board
Help us start off the day with our first milestone and show the Lumberjack community we are True Blue! When we reach 125 alumni gifts of $125 or more on #NAUGivingDay the following NAU Alumni Association Board members will release a collective $11,750 in gifts. Thank you to: 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. Go Jacks!
7 / 125 Gifts
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Student Giving Challenge: A Friendly Competition with Big Rewards!
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Student Giving Challenge: A Friendly Competition with Big Rewards!
This Giving Day, alumnus Scott Kirkessner is elevating student engagement at NAU! Your gift to a participating student group not only supports student clubs but also empowers them to elevate their impact. Scott has pledged $1,500 in prize money for the top four student clubs that rally the most donors to their pages. Your support can make a difference in empowering our Lumberjack community to thrive! Check the Student Giving Leaderboard for current rankings.
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