$ 143,230 raised 279 Axe of Kindness
Elevate the Employee Lumberjack Fund (ELF) has raised $ 165 from 4 Axe of Kindness!
Elevate the Employee Lumberjack Fund (ELF)

Elevate NAU Employees Facing Hardship 

This Giving Tuesday, you can make a direct impact on the lives of our NAU employees. Your gift to the Employee Lumberjack Fund (ELF) provides critical support to NAU staff who are facing financial hardships or personal tragedies.

For over 25 years, ELF has helped employees in need, from covering medical bills to assisting with rent and other urgent expenses. By contributing, you are showing that the Lumberjack community cares about and stands by its own.

The History Behind ELF

This fund was started by Don Dufek and Chris Johnson, who, while working at the Transportation Services Center, noticed many employees were in need.

Initially focused on assisting Facility Services staff, the program soon expanded to support all NAU employees facing financial crises. Over the years, it raised funds for medical bills, rent, holiday gifts for children, and more. In 2021, with Don's blessing, the program transitioned into ELF. 

Why Give?

When you give to the Employee Lumberjack Fund, you’re directly supporting your colleagues during times of hardship. Every donation makes a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most. 

Your gift supports NAU employees facing life's most challenging moments. 

Ready to make your impact? Click the "STILL TIME" button to elevate ELF. 

Your Gift Makes a Direct Impact

The Employee Lumberjack Fund is entirely supported by donations from NAU employees like you. Every contribution makes a difference in providing timely, one-time relief for employees in need. 

Your generosity lets your colleagues know that they are not alone and that their Lumberjack family cares. Thank you!

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NAU Alumni Axe-Off
Which decade still has the sharpest swing, Jacks? This leaderboard brings alumni together by graduating decade in a friendly competition to see which generation can rally the greatest participation and impact for NAU students on Giving Tuesday.
Alumni, rally your classmates! Help us identify the alumni class with the greatest participation by selecting your grad year.
Rank Answer Gifts
1 1990s 41
2 1980s 35
3 2010s 30
4 1970s 26
5 2020s 25
6 2000s 23
7 1960s 8
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Areas of Impact
This ranked leaderboard showcases NAU’s areas of impact leading the way on Giving Tuesday and revealing where generosity is changing student lives right now!
Rank Areas of Giving Tuesday Impact Raised
1 Elevate College of Env., Forestry, & Nat. Sciences $12,365.00
2 Elevate Louie's Cupboard $11,800.00
3 Elevate NAU Athletics Champion's Fund $10,693.00
4 Enrollment Management $9,740.00
5 Elevate the Lumberjack Emergency Assistance Fund $7,413.00
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