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SAVE THE DATE FOR APRIL 2-3, 2025!

Building Tomorrow Together

Here at Northern Illinois University, community is our strength. 

When you are part of the Huskie Pack, you belong for life, and these cardinal and black bonds are strong, often holding over decades. Your loyalty is never clearer than during our annual Huskies United day of giving, which provides key funding to the University, its programs and hard-working students.

#HuskiesUnited begins on Wednesday, April 2, at 4:25 p.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. Over the 1,895 minutes, the Huskie Nation will rise to the challenge to unite around the mission, vision and values of NIU, creating impact and forging opportunity for current and future students.

As a thank-you, donors who give at select levels will receive an exclusive campus logo gift set. 

Donors who give at least $75 during Huskies United will receive a special 'NIU Huskie Pride' block building kit. And those who give $250 or more will get an Altgeld Hall kit. Need both? Donations of $325 or more are eligible to receive both kits.* 

Your generosity deserves recognition, and we’re committed to making sure every qualifying donor receives this special token—even if it means placing additional orders. 

Every dollar makes a difference. Let’s shape the future, together. 

*Shipping delays may apply if we need to reorder.

Leaderboard
College Total Dollars Raised
Show your Huskie pride! The below leaderboard totals the amount raised for each of NIU's seven academic colleges during Huskies United.
College Total Dollars Raised (7)
$200,000
Huskies United Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 2,000 total gifts to any area are made during Huskies United, a $200,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
2,000 Gift Goal
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$100,000
Huskies United Leadership Donor Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 50 Leadership Society level gifts of $1,000 or more are made during Huskies United, a $100,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
50 Gift Goal
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Event
Huskies United Hourly Challenge
First donor each hour of Huskies United will receive an additional $50 to the area of their gift. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
Event
First Time Donor Challenge
Five first time donors will be given an additional $100 to the fund of their gift. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
Event
Why I Gave Challenge
Share on social media by tagging #HuskiesUnited. Fill in the blanks and explain why you are supporting your chosen school, unit, or program on #HuskiesUnited (e.g., “I’m supporting ____ [mention school/unit/fund] on #HuskiesUnited because _____ [insert reason]. Join me! dog.niu.edu”). Five donors will receive an additional $100 to the area of their choice. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
Leaderboard
College Total Gifts
Show your college pride! The below leaderboard shows the total gifts for each of NIU's seven academic colleges during Huskies United.
College Total Gifts (7)
2
Match
Huskies United Northern Fund Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to an additional $100,000 that will be unlocked to support the Northern Fund and Huskie United totals.
Event
First Huskies United Donor Challenge
First donor of Huskies United at 4:25 PM will receive an additional $500 to the area of their gift. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
Event
The 1895 Challenge
In celebration of the founding year of NIU, the 1,895 donor is to be recognized with an additional $1,895 to the fund of their gift. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
$250
Huskies Closet Challenge
The Huskie Closet is a student resource, and also a 'learning lab' where faculty across campus bring classes to connect classroom learning with hands-on experience. This challenge is sponsored by faculty who have integrated class experiences into the Closet, helping ensure student interns who manage the Closet are paid via scholarship. $500 unlocked for Huskie Closet interns -- $250 unlocked upon the first five donations, and an additional $250 when we reach 15 total donors.
5 Gift Goal
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