$ 1,274,038 raised 1,062 Axe of Kindness

Elevate Center for Ecosystem Science & Society has raised $ 5 from 1 Axe of Kindness!

Elevate Center for Ecosystem Science & Society

The Center for Ecosystem Science and Society (ECOSS)

ECOSS at Northern Arizona University studies how ecosystems respond to and shape environmental and climate change and works to communicate those discoveries in new ways to local and global communities.

Collaborating with national laboratories and home to state-of-the-art research facilities, ECOSS trains scientists to apply broad trans-disciplinary thinking and leading-edge methods to the pressing challenges facing Earth.

Our Giving Day Priority

On Giving Day, we're highlighting Ecosystem Science and Society Center Fund as our top priority. Your gift fuels research, collaboration, and new discoveries relevant to us all.

Thank You for Elevating ECOSS

We are grateful for your support! Every gift—of every size—makes a meaningful impact on our Center. Thank you for your Giving Day generosity.

Fuel Discovery: CEFNS Innovation Challenge Complete

But you can still make a gift!

$1,500

Fuel Discovery: CEFNS Innovation Challenge

Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $1,500 for the CEFNS Dean’s Fund for Innovation. And thank you to Dean RJ Haro and Jill Stillwagon 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
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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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?