• Accredited Program: the Nonprofit and NGO Studies program is the only accredited undergraduate program in the Midwest, and only the second in the country to be accredited by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council.
• Experiential Learning: many of our courses have a community engaged, experiential learning component. For example, in our Philanthropy and Fundraising class students walk through the process of giving and awarding actual dollars to local nonprofit organizations! Your support makes these hands-on experiences possible.  
• Internships: the majority of our major, minor, and certificate students complete at least one internship with a nonprofit in DeKalb County or in the region.  These internships are a gateway to well-paying jobs post graduation. Your support helps enhance stipends so students are able to afford to complete an internship. 
• Scholarships:  Support our recruitment of students who want to make a difference in their communities, and assist students to get across the finish line to graduation. 
• Huskie Closet: student-initiated project that is run like a nonprofit start-up!  The Huskie Closet had over 1400 visits last year and welcomed 100+ volunteers to sort, display, and distribute clothing. Additionally, six courses from across campus used the Closet as a learning-lab, connecting classroom knowledge with hands-on experience. The Closet is managed by two student interns each semester who are paid through the generous donations of our supporters – YOU! 

Partner with us to #MakeADifference

General Fund::Our most flexible fund, allowing us to provide support where it is most needed including for scholarships, life-changing student experiences inside and outside the classroom, internships, networking events to connect students with nonprofit professionals, our community-engaged philanthropy class and more!  

Huskie Closet Fund: support for two undergraduate interns each semester to manage the Huskie Closet, a resource open to all NIU students offering casual and career clothing, as well as cold-weather gear.

Challenge: NNGO Directors' Challenge

Every 4 donations (at any amount!) to our General Fund will unlock $350 in directors' donations, up to $1400  

Generous donations from previous Center directors will increase your donation, ensuring NNGO's ability to provide funding to support student experiences.

Challenge: Huskie Closet Challenge

$600 unlocked for Huskie Closet interns -- $300 unlocked upon the first five donations, and an additional $300 when we reach 15 total donors.

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.

Scholarship Recipient:   "Since arriving at NIU, I have been passionate about one day being able to contribute to the nonprofit sector, and that would not have been possible without your gift to the Center. Thank you for enabling me to reach my fullest professional potential."   2024 Alum