$ 1,274,038 raised 1,062 Axe of Kindness
Elevate Employee Lumberjack Fund (ELF) has raised $ 675 from 10 Axe of Kindness!
Elevate Employee Lumberjack Fund (ELF)

Support an NAU Employee in Need!

On NAU Giving Day, 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. 

Make Your Giving Day Impact

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. 

Thank You for Your #AxeofKindness

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!

Stronger Together: The Employee Lumberjack Fund (ELF) Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$125
Stronger Together: The Employee Lumberjack Fund (ELF) Challenge
Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $125 for the Employee Lumberjack Fund (ELF). And thank you to SAC leaders River Olsen and Sarah Negovan for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.
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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 54
3 2010s 53
4 1980s 45
5 2020s 37
6 1970s 36
7 1960s 6
8 1950s & Earlier 1
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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
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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 572
2 Staff or Faculty 446
3 Friend 199
4 Parent 128
5 Student 92
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