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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 NAU-Yuma Social Work Club NAU-Yuma Lumberjacks for Christ Yuma Mechanical Engineering Club (YMEC)
Areas of Impact
Elevate the Sanghi College of Engineering 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 Student Groups & Organizations Elevate Graduate and Professional Studies at NAU Elevate NAU Yuma Elevate the College of Health and Human Services Elevate Giving Day Fun
$100,000
Empower the Future: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Challenge
Thanks to generous donors – LIKE YOU – we have unlocked $100,000 for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Thank you to the Ettingers for providing this challenge for #NAUGivingDay!
100 / 100 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
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 Every Dollar Counts: Fund Pain & Sleep Research! 101
2 $750 Logging Sports 79
3 $500 NAU Headphone Jacks 42
4 $250 NAU Axecidentals A Cappella 37
5 NAU Game Design Club 32
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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?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Staff or Faculty 707
2 Alumni 603
3 Friend 373
4 Parent 183
5 Student 165
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$1,000
Unlock Success: Yuma Student Success Challenge
Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we've unlocked $1,000 for the School of Communication. Thank you, Don Willits, for providing this challenge for #NAUGivingDay!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$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.
Completed
$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
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
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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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