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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.
Your gift helps fuel students to chase their dreams, empower faculty and show the strength of our Huskie community. You’re not just giving, you’re shaping NIU’s future.
Your gift to the Northern Fund fuels our bold initiative, FORWARD: The Campaign for NIU. It will impact every corner of NIU — every student, faculty member, school, unit and center. The Northern Fund is a critical component of this historic effort, providing flexible, immediate-use resources, helping students thrive, programs grow and ideas come to life.
Let's finish Huskie Strong!
You have one extra hour to make your gift to Northern during our “Forward Hour".
The Forward Campaign Committee wants to see the NIU family come together for Huskies United in the final push. When 50 donors make a gift during the last hour, a gift of $5,000 will be unlocked into our totals to support students and programs through the Northern Fund.
96 days ago by Meghan MillerStudents are catching a ride in the NIU Cash Cab (Present by Student Affairs) while answering trivia to help earn donations for the area of the university you choose. They are also visiting pop up tables across campus celebrating philanthropy with the NIU community.
96 days ago by Meghan MillerYour Future. Our Focus.
Many students face financial burdens in making it difficult to continue their education. NIU partners in making a quality education affordable and within reach that transforms the lives for our current and future Huskies.
With your gift $25 to student scholarships, not only does your gift fully support our general scholarship fund, but you will also receive a ‘Pride with Purpose’ shirt, letting you wear your Huskie Pride proudly!
97 days ago by Meghan MillerHuskies across the globe are showing their support! Thank you to our alumni in Italy celebrating #HuskiesUnited with the NIU community. Salute!
97 days ago by Meghan MillerWe are excited to bring back our popular Sculpture Walking Tour, offered exclusively to donors who contribute $250 or more to the Huskie United – Campus Beautification Fund, along with a guest.
This lively and engaging tour will guide participants through a curated selection of campus sculptures, sharing the fascinating stories behind the artworks and the artists who created them as we stroll through NIU’s beautiful grounds.
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