Gifts to the Northern Fund

In flexibility, there is strength.

The strongest materials in the world are flexible. They are able to move, adjust and adapt to the environment. Likewise, it takes flexibility for individuals to persist, learn, grow and move forward.

Fortune Favors the Prepared

The Northern Fund empowers savvy donors to provide flexible, unrestricted support that allows us to seize emerging opportunities and plan with confidence as we continue to meet the demands of our rapidly changing environment. The resources at NIU enable students to explore their interests, create lifelong connections and dream big. 

This isn't just a one-time effort—it builds month after month, year after year. Along with consistent donor support, the Northern Fund helps provide the tools that make these life-changing moments possible.

Some of the many ways gifts to the Northern Fund provide support include:

• Scholarships for deserving students.
• Grants for faculty members to enhance learning in the classroom.
• Innovative experiences and programs

Matching Gifts

Matching gifts are a great way to generate an additional gift, which may double or triple your contribution to the Northern Fund. To find out if your employer matches gifts to the NIU Foundation, visit the Matching Gifts Webpage or contact your Human Resources department. If it does, send in a completed matching gift form from your company along with your donation.

Recurring Gifts

WHY GIVE MONTHLY? 

SUSTAINED SUPPORT: Consistent giving helps the NIU Foundation accomplish remarkable opportunities throughout the year.

AFFORDABLE IMPACT: Give what makes sense for you monthly and have a bigger annual impact on the NIU community.       

A gift to the Northern Fund is an investment in NIU, a place where extraordinary work is done every day by students and faculty who are filled with grit, determination and a desire to improve our world. Thank you for your generosity.

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