You did it again, Lumberjacks—you set a record on NAU Giving Day!
For the third year in a row, the global Lumberjack community’s generosity resulted in a record-breaking day of fundraising on Giving Day, which took place on May 1. Jacks came together to raise $1,080,695 for high-impact research projects, scholarships for students in need, emergency funds, student groups and more. That’s nearly $300,000 more than last year’s (also record-shattering) total.
The NAU community didn’t just open their wallets—they also gave their time, talents and school spirit. Employees turned out to volunteer, running tables, giving out swag and encouraging their fellow Jacks to give. NAU’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC cadets battled it out in an early morning CrossFit session to raise awareness for Giving Day. And alumni in four cities, from Flagstaff to Washington, D.C., gathered at pubs and breweries to show support for their alma mater.
Giving Day by the numbers
- Total raised: $1,080,695
- Total Axe of Kindness: 1,870
- New donors: 532
- Largest gift: $50,000 benefiting the College of Education
- Challenges unlocked: 38
- Giving Day events: 14 across NAU’s campuses, plus four off-campus events in Flagstaff, Phoenix, Denver and Washington, D.C.
- Most philanthropic alumni: Classes of 2000-2009
- Staff and faculty donors: 707
- Median gift: $25
- Student group giving: 41 groups raised $20,043 from 348 donors
- Top performing areas: Athletics ($81,339) and the College of Education ($71,380)
- Top Giving Day Ambassador: Raised $5,735 for construction management
Worried you’ve missed your chance to swing your Axe of Kindness? Don’t worry—it’s never too late to support NAU! Visit the NAU Foundation website and explore the available funds. Plus, you can revel in Jacks’ record-breaking enthusiasm by checking out photos from a Giving Day event at Mother Road Brewing and browsing Giving Day posts on Instagram and X.
Jill Kimball | NAU Communications
(928) 523-2282 | jill.kimball@nau.edu