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Past Events
$300,000
Huskies United Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 1,500 total gifts to any area are made during Huskies United, a $300,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
$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 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Dr. Rena Cotsones Esports Scholar Challenge
Dr. Rena Cotsones, Chief Engagement Officer, recognizes the dedication of our NIU Esports student athletes and wants to inspire others to invest in them. When 10 gifts are made to the NIU Esports Scholarship Fund, it will unlock her gift of $1,000 into our totals.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$250
Esports Warrior Challenge
In recognition of the warrior spirit that exists in all of our varsity students, when we receive ten gifts of $25+, Sam Guerrero will give an additional $250
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$100,000
Huskies United New Donor Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 300 individuals make their first-time gift, a $100,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
249 / 300 Gifts
Ended
$7,145
NIU Alumni Association Board Recent Graduate Challenge
The NIU Alumni Association Board of Directors is challenging recent NIU graduates (2013-2022) to donate during Huskies United. When 30 graduates from the classes of 2013-2022 donate during Huskies United, it will unlock their combined gift of $7,145 to the Northern Fund.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$500
MinzyCat $2K Esports Challenge
For every $1,500 in donations given to the NIU Esports Scholarship Fund during Huskies United 2023, $500 will be unlocked, up to $2,000.