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Events

Giving day events help create awareness for strategic initiatives and stress giving participation from all members of NIU’s constituency. Together, our giving day events have raised $12.5 million over a five-year span. In addition to raising funds, giving days also create awareness for and build understanding of NIU’s strategic initiatives, as well as provide a significant volunteer opportunity through a social media ambassador program.

Matches and challenges throughout Huskies United give donors the chance to significantly increase the impact of their gift to schools, departments, research initiatives and programs across NIU.

There's so much to love about NIU and on April 2 and 3, you can show it.



JOIN US IN THE OASIS IN THE HOLMES STUDENT CENTER

Kick-off and celebrate philanthropy with the NIU Foundation and on-campus community during Huskies United.

April 2: 4PM-7:30PM

 Join us for Bingo 5:30PM-7:30PM

April 3: 4PM-7:30PM

Know your stuff? Join us for NIU Trivia 5:30PM-7:30PM 


Special appearances, photo & video booths and more! 

Step inside our cash grab at Huskie Headquarters to snag as many dollars as possible to donate to the fund of your choice.

Past Events

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
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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
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Success!
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.
Completed
Success!
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.
Completed
$25,000
Huskie Finish Challenge
The COB Executive Board of Advisors have issued a challenge to encourage others to support the Huskies Finish Fund. A $25,000 gift has been made. An additional gift of $25,000 will be unlocked after 25 gifts have been received to the fund.
Completed
Success!
DoubleHuskies Challenge
The two areas given to most by DoubleHuskies will receive an additional $250 each. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
Completed
Success!
Students Gift Challenge
This challenge is for our students who embrace that generous spirit before they even graduate. The area receiving the most student gifts will receive an additional $250. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Success!
Huskie Pack Challenge
Show off your pets by posting a video or photo. Participate on social media by using #HuskiesUnited and mentioning the NIU program or fund of your choice. Five donors who post pets in NIU gear will receive an additional $100 to the area of their choice. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Success!
Night Owl Challenge
Post on social about your gift using #HuskiesUnited between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. CST and you could be one of two donors selected to receive an additional $100 to your area of support. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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
$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
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Success!
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.
Completed
Success!
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.
Completed
Success!
Ambassador Challenge
NIU Ambassador whose outreach results in the most gifts will receive an additional $250 to the are of their choice. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Success!
Faculty & Staff Challenge
The area that receives the most NIU faculty and staff gifts will receive an additional $250. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
Completed
Success!
Young Alumni Challenge
The area given to most by graduates within the past 10 years will receive an additional $250. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
Completed
Success!
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.
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Where to Give During Huskies United
Alumni & Community NIU Athletics Northern Illinois University Libraries College of Business College of Education College of Engineering & Engineering Technology College of Health and Human Sciences College of Law College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Visual & Performing Arts Division of Academic Affairs Division of Academic Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development Scholarships Student & On-Campus Engagement

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