$ 1,273,031 raised 1,051 Axe of Kindness
Elevate Graduate and Professional Studies at NAU has raised $ 275 from 5 Axe of Kindness!
Elevate Graduate and Professional Studies at NAU

Grad school, elevated.

A better world is waiting. If you’re ready to pursue your next opportunity—whether intellectual, professional, or personal—then Northern Arizona University’s flexible, challenging graduate programs will help you get to your next level. Study in Flagstaff, online or statewide.  

Our Giving Day Priorities

Looking for a way to make your impact on graduate students? On NAU Giving Day, your impact is multiplied. Your donation directly supports the highlighted areas below: 

OGPS Scholarship & Fellowship Fund 

This scholarship directly impacts students through recognizing and rewarding outstanding graduate work. These scholarships fund Master's & Doctoral students from all academic colleges at NAU. These funds have historically been used to replace an outdated laptop, rent and research supplies. Most previous OGPS scholarship recipients have graduated from NAU and secured employment in their field of study. Many recipients have shared how helpful and grateful they were to receive the OGPS scholarship to ease the financial burden of graduate studies.

3-Minute Research Presentations (3MRP) Fund 

The 3MRP Competition provides an opportunity for NAU graduate students to present their thesis, dissertation, capstone research, scholarship, and/or creative work to an intelligent, non-specialist audience in just three minutes. This professional development opportunity is designed to increase and improve graduate students’ communication skills, as well as their capacity to effectively present research, scholarship, or creative work.

Thank You for Your Generosity

Thank you for elevating NAU graduate students on Giving Day and truly making a difference in their lives. Every gift—of every size—makes a direct and meaningful impact on our students. We are grateful for your #AxeofKindness. 


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 $57,650.00
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
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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 Alumni 564
2 Staff or Faculty 443
3 Friend 198
4 Parent 127
5 Student 92
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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 53
3 2010s 49
4 1980s 45
5 1970s 36
6 2020s 34
7 1960s 6
8 1950s & Earlier 1
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