NMU Giving Day 4.17.2025

$168,492
Donated
134% of $125,000 goal
355
Donors
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Wildcats, you went absolutely WILD for NMU Giving Day!

Dear NMU alumni, family and friends,

Thanks to your generosity and unstoppable Northern spirit, we didnโ€™t just meet our $125,000 goal — we crushed it! Your dedication to NMU resulted in something more than just reaching a number: it opened doors for our students, expanded their opportunities and pushed their learning forward.

Once again, you showed what it means to stand behind our students. North Never Wavers and neither do you.

Thank you for believing in their potential and helping create meaningful experiences that shape their future.

Sincerely,

Andy Hill
Director, Annual Giving
NMU Foundation

5 days ago by Andy Hill
THANK YOU!


Thanks to YOU, we crushed our goal, matched every single challenge and saw amazing engagement all across campus and on social media!

Whether you donated, shared or cheered us on—YOU made the difference and turned April 17 into a Great Day to Be A Wildcat. #NMUGivingDay was a wild success because of this incredible Northern community.

THANK YOU!

From your Alumni and Foundation team.

8 days ago by Andy Hill
We hit our dollar goal, but there are more Wildcats out there who can help!

๐ŸŽ‰ We did it, Wildcats! ๐ŸŽ‰

Thanks to a generous gift from an incredible anonymous NMU donor, weโ€™ve officially surpassed our Giving Day goal of $125,000—a number chosen to honor 125 years of academic excellence, innovation, creativity and opportunity at NMU.

This milestone reflects the powerful impact of our donors, who continue to shape the future of learning, accessibility and student achievement with their unwavering support. Remember - North Never Waivers!

But weโ€™re not done yet. The energy is high and momentum is strong—letโ€™s keep it going, Wildcats. Every share and every gift (big or small) helps NMU students. ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š

9 days ago by Andy Hill
Hey, Wildcats! Check out Biology Department Head, Dr. Jill Leonard, on the news sharing how giving helps student research.

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/video/2025/04/17/nmu-giving-day-fund-student-research-travel-fees-more/

9 days ago by Andy Hill
Hey, Wildcats! Our Women's Volleyball Team is live streaming all day. Check it out!

9 days ago by Andy Hill
Hey, Wildcats! We have great faculty who use your support to create new learning opportunities for our students each year.

9 days ago by Andy Hill
Hey, Wildcats! Support our amazing students on NMU Giving Day!

9 days ago by Andy Hill
About

Today is NMU Giving Day!

Right now, Wildcats everywhere are coming together to support the students, programs, departments and teams that make Northern truly one of a kind.

Nowโ€™s your moment to Give to What You Love—whether thatโ€™s student experiences, research, athletics or any corner of campus that holds a special place in your heart.

Your gift isnโ€™t just a donation—itโ€™s an investment in NMUโ€™s future and the next generation of Wildcats.

Can we rally to raise $125,000 more in annual resources to close out NMUโ€™s 125th Anniversary?
Last year, over 560 donors stepped up to make Giving Day unforgettable. Letโ€™s do it again and go even bigger.

Every gift matters. Every Wildcat counts. Because at NMU, North never wavers.

#NMUGivingDay #GiveToWhatYouLove #NMU #ShareNMU

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Area of SupportDonorsRaised ($)
Endowed Scholarships2$7,500
Women's Volleyball25$5,025
Disability Services17$13,330
NMU Club Sports19$1,875
Programs62$26,074
Departments74$20,105
Schools and Colleges66$23,062
Student Emergency Aid17$5,085
Athletic Teams82$21,418
Annual Scholarships2$100
Centers and Institutes5$925
Social Work Department4$285
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Gradhat icon53%Alumni
Book icon3%Students
Friends icon10%Friends
Suitcase icon22%NMU Employee
Parent icon24%NMU Parent/Family
Suitcase icon5%Retirees
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