$ 1,273,031 raised 1,051 Axe of Kindness
Elevate Lumberjack Community, Wellness, Academic & Career Purpose has raised $ 153,546 from 120 Axe of Kindness!

Elevate Lumberjack Community, Wellness, Academic & Career Purpose

Your support helps create the kind of environment where every Lumberjack can succeed—both in and out of the classroom.

Gifts to community-focused programs like First Scholars and Bettin & Blavin Scholars foster a strong sense of belonging, connecting students to peers, mentors, and opportunities that keep them motivated and on track. 

Support for wellness initiatives like Louie’s Cupboard, Louie Care, and LEAF Grants ensures students have access to food, emergency resources, and critical assistance when they need it most—removing barriers so they can focus on their education. 

At the same time, programs like Thrive and Career Development equip students with the skills, experiences, and guidance needed to confidently pursue their future. Together, these areas of impact help students persist, graduate, and step into their purpose—because of donors who choose to elevate Lumberjacks.

Our Giving Day Priorities

Swing Your #AxeofKindness

Explore all the funding opportunities below that support this important work. Every gift—of every size—makes a lasting impact. Thank you for your #AxeofKindness!


Unlock Opportunity: The Lumberjacks Thrive Challenge Complete
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$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
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From Service to Success: The Veteran Success Challenge Complete
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$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.
15 / 15 Gifts
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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!
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
7 Leaders, One Student Experience: The Student Affairs Challenge Complete
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$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.
20 / 20 Gifts
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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
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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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