NIU builds lifelong relationships with NIU alumni and friends by communicating the message of excellence and creating opportunities to connect and interact with the university community.

The Division of University Advancement is responsible for friend-raising and fund-raising at Northern Illinois University. Programs within the division are responsible for building strong relationships with NIU alumni and managing philanthropy to benefit the university.

The Office of the Vice President for University Advancement provides administrative direction for the Offices of Alumni Relations and Development, as well as being the liaison from the university to its two major volunteer boards: the NIU Alumni Association and the NIU Foundation.

Your gift through the NIU Foundation creates opportunities and transforms lives for thousands of current and future Huskies.

Annuitants Association Scholarship Fund Campus Beautification Golden Huskies Scholarships LAC Engagement Scholarship The Rockford Area Alumni Network The Northern Fund Military and Veterans Services Northern Public Radio Senior Class Gift

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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Huskies United Participation Challenge

$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.

1,075 / 2,000 Gifts

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Barbara Cole Peters Campus Beautification Challenge

$700

Barbara Cole Peters Campus Beautification Challenge

We are excited to announce a generous gift to Campus Beautification from the Barbara Cole Peters Fund for the NIU Art Museum, inspired to help restore and maintain our campus sculptures. When we reach $2,500, $700 will be released. When we reach $6,000, we release $1,000. $9,000, it will release the final $1,000. Join us in keeping NIU beautiful!

$2,110 / $2,500 Raised

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Campus Beautification Challenge

$500

Campus Beautification Challenge

We are excited to announce a generous gift from NIU Art Museum Director, Josephine Burke. Josephine is committed to supporting our mission and enhancing our campus. When 20 donors make a gift to the Campus Beautification Fund, it will unlock her gift of $500 to ensure proper care and maintenance of NIU.

15 / 20 Donors

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