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Department of Management Excellence Fund
Investing in Future Business Leaders

A message from the Chair

At the NIU Department of Management, we are committed to equipping students with the knowledge, experiences, and resources they need to thrive in today’s dynamic business world. Your generosity allows us to provide hands-on learning opportunities, support student entrepreneurs, and ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.

 

Why Your Support Matters

To develop the next generation of business leaders, we must invest beyond traditional classroom instruction. Your gift to the Department of Management Excellence Fund helps us:
Provide students with real-world business exposure through local, national and international travel opportunities.
Support student entrepreneurs in developing prototypes, conducting market research and launching business ventures.
Alleviate financial barriers by ensuring students have access to essential learning materials like textbooks and required simulations.
Create networking and professional development opportunities that help students build relationships and refine their interpersonal skills.
Celebrate student achievements and foster a strong, supportive academic community.
Advance faculty innovation by providing resources for cutting-edge research and teaching methods.

 

Funding Priorities

Your generosity directly impacts these key areas:

Experiential Learning and Business Engagement
Support travel opportunities that allow students to learn beyond the classroom and engage with professionals and businesses throughout Chicago and Northern Illinois.

Student Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Fund prototype development, market testing, and other critical resources to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses or nonprofit ventures.

Financial Assistance for Learning Materials
Ensure all students — regardless of financial hardship — have access to essential textbooks, software and simulations needed to complete their degrees.

✔ Networking and Professional Development
Host events that provide mentorship, career preparation and industry connections, giving students the confidence and skills to succeed.

Community and Student Recognition
Strengthen the Management Department’s culture by celebrating student accomplishments and fostering a supportive, engaged learning environment.

Faculty Excellence & Innovation
Empower faculty with resources to stay at the forefront of management education, driving research and cutting-edge teaching practices.

 

Make an Impact Today

Your support enhances student experiences, fosters innovation, and strengthens our academic community. Join us in shaping the future of management education.


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.
Rank College Total Dollars Raised Raised
1 College of Business $212,642.33
2 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $170,223.40
3 College of Law $91,784.00
4 College of Engineering & Engineering Technology $64,505.75
5 College of Health and Human Sciences $50,205.00
Ended
$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.
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
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.
Rank College Total Gifts Gifts
1 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 440
2 College of Business 261
3 College of Law 155
4 College of Education 151
5 College of Health and Human Sciences 77
Ended
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.
$100,000 MATCHED
Completed
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