$ 1,273,031 raised 1,051 Axe of Kindness

Elevate Veteran and Military Services has raised $ 28,345 from 24 Axe of Kindness!

Elevate Veteran and Military Services

Elevating Military-Connected Lumberjacks

Veteran and Military Services at Northern Arizona University is committed to serving our military-connected students and families with care, professionalism, and respect. This NAU Giving Day, you have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by supporting one of the fundraising priorities below.

Our Giving Day Priorities

Veteran Stole Support:

Each semester the Department of Veteran and Military Services recognizes the great work of our graduating students reaching their educational goals. These stoles are custom made with pride in Flagstaff AZ to honor our graduating veterans. Please consider supporting the stoles we provide to honor our students’ service and academic accomplishment, with a gift to the Veterans Educational Transition Fund of NAU.

Veteran Outdoor Adventure Program:

One of the things that we have seen that help veterans transition into the university is connecting with the outdoors. In partnering with NU outdoor recreation services, the department has been able to build out an outdoor adventure program that connects students with nature and fellow veterans. Please consider supporting this unique and powerful program, with a gift to the Veterans Educational Transition Fund of NAU.

Veteran Student Emergency Fund:

Students face a wide range of challenges as they pursue their degree. Are veteran students face a number of unique challenges ranging from family obligations to unforeseen expenses that come up. These range from unexpected medical bills to auto repairs. Please consider donating to our Veteran Student Emergency Fund to help our students in those unexpected situations.

Connect with VSC

Thank you for elevating military-connected Lumberjacks. Your gift to support any area above makes a direct and meaningful impact on our students. Interested in learning more about VSC or speaking to us directly? Contact us through the channels below:

Phone: 928-523-8387
Email: Vets@nau.edu
Online via our virtual Veteran Success Center (VSC) room.

7 Leaders, One Student Experience: The Student Affairs Challenge Complete

But you can still make a gift!

$2,010

7 Leaders, One Student Experience: The Student Affairs Challenge

Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $2,010 for various funds directly benefiting the student experience. And thank you to the Student Affairs leadership team of Margot Saltonstall, ’97, Megan Gavin, ’04, Wendy Bruun, ’17, Alicia Voytek, Hilda Ladner, ’92, Julie Ryan, ’87, and Craig Noth for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.

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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
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	$7,225.00
12	Elevate Women's Tennis	$7,205.00
13	Elevate the Honors College	$6,775.00
14	Elevate Mathematics & Statistics	$6,710.00
15	Elevate the Early Learning & Development Center	$6,495.00

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	Alumni	564
2	Staff or Faculty	443
3	Friend	198
4	Parent	127
5	Student	92

From Service to Success: The Veteran Success Challenge Complete

But you can still make a gift!

$25,000

From Service to Success: The Veteran Success Challenge

Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $25,000 for the Veteran Student Success Center. And thank you to 1899 Society member Pam Neal from the Neal Family Trust for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.

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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!