Name: NAU Giving Day 2026
Start: 2026-03-31T00:00:00-0700
End: 2026-05-31T23:59:00-0700
Location: NAU Giving Day 2026

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

$ 1,274,063 raised 1,063 Axe of Kindness

NAU Giving Day 2026

Last Chance to Elevate NAU!

As Giving Day reaches its finale, we're celebrating record-breaking generosity! Lumberjacks, your Axe of Kindness has shattered records! Thank you for your incredible support and for uniting to Elevate NAU.

Forgot to make your gift? There's still time to give and maximize your impact by completing the final donor-sponsored challenges. Let's finish strong together!

Why Your Gift Matters

NAU Giving Day is about more than raising funds—it’s about expanding access, empowering students, and strengthening the future of NAU. Your generosity directly supports Lumberjacks across Arizona, helping them succeed now and long into the future.

Your Gift Elevates Every Lumberjack

Academic Excellence – Supporting scholarships, research, and innovative learning experiences.
Career Readiness – Providing hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Student Emergency Support – Offering immediate assistance to students facing unexpected financial hardships.
Access to Education – Making higher education attainable for students from all backgrounds.
Student Experience – Enhancing peer connections, health and wellness resources, and statewide student support.

$6,200

True Blue, 300 Strong: The Alumni Board Challenge

Thanks to the generous support of NAU Alumni Association Board Members and donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $6,200 for various areas on campus. Thank you again to the following Board members: Blaise Caudill ’13; Dave Cook, ‘91; Trina George, ’09; Alex Gutierrez, '85 '90; Jana Harper, ’90; Veronica Hipolito, '97, '02; Jim Jayne, ’91; Mary O'Driscoll, ’82; Nancy Serenbetz, '75; Stephanie Smith, ’04; Maggie Thom, ’12; and (3) anonymous members.

300 / 300 Donors

Completed

$250,000

Lights, Camera, Impact: The School of Communication Challenge

Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $250,000 for the Media Innovation Center Remodel Fund in the School of Communication. And thank you to the Wyant Foundation for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.

50 / 50 Gifts

Completed

Success!

Your Legacy, Their Future: The 1899 Society Challenge

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Lumberjack community, we officially surpassed our goal of 5 new planned gift commitments and successfully unlocked the $50,000 challenge gift from 1899 Society members Keith ’87 and Michelle Wenzel! Thank you to the following donors who chose to create a lasting legacy through planned giving and help shape the future for generations of Lumberjacks: Georgia Bernheim, ‘74; LaTrice Brewster, ‘92; Denise Gomolak, ‘00; Anne, ‘13 and Jeff, ’09 Hamlin; Enrique and Anne Rubio; Steve Westerdahl, ‘73; and Leeann Wieser, ‘97.

Completed

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	Gifts
1	1990s	62
2	2000s	54
3	2010s	53
4	1980s	45
5	2020s	37
6	1970s	36
7	1960s	6
8	1950s & Earlier	1

Ended

$115,000

Unlock Opportunity: The Lumberjacks Thrive Challenge

Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $115,000 for the Wilson Family Lumberjacks Thrive Program Fund. And thank you to Greg, ’82 and Nancy, ‘82 Wilson for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.

25 / 25 Gifts

Completed

$30,000

Lumberjack Pride in Action: The Alumni Collective Challenge

Thanks to the generous support of alumni donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $30,000 for various areas on campus. Thank you again to the following alumni for providing this collective challenge: Georgia Bernheim, ‘74; Tim, ’84, and Tracee Dwyer, ‘84; Selina Gilbertson, ‘13; Jeff Sears, ‘98; Margaret Steiger, ‘14; Wayne Watson, ‘84; Keith Wenzel, ‘87; and (1) proud alumni from class of 2017.

450 / 450 Gifts

Completed

Leaderboard

Areas of Impact

This leaderboard reflects the transformative impact of your generosity, elevating essential initiatives across NAU. Your contributions directly support groundbreaking research, student scholarships, and innovative programs that shape the future of our university.

Rank	Department	Raised
1	The W. A. Franke College of Business	$57,860.00
2	College of Education	$23,496.00
3	Elevate Swim & Dive	$20,146.00
4	Elevate the College of Health & Human Services	$13,010.00
5	Student Affairs	$10,425.00
6	Elevate Cline Library	$9,875.00
7	Student Financial Aid	$9,205.00
8	College of Social and Behavioral Sciences	$8,852.00
9	Elevate Women's Golf	$8,320.00
10	Elevate Men's Tennis	$7,840.00
11	Elevate Maria and Steve Sanghi College of Nursing	$7,475.00
12	Elevate Women's Tennis	$7,205.00
13	Elevate the Honors College	$6,775.00
14	Elevate Mathematics & Statistics	$6,730.00
15	Elevate the Early Learning & Development Center	$6,495.00

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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?