Giving
All gifts are received and managed by the NIU Foundation—NIU’s primary philanthropic driver. Since its founding in 1949, the NIU Foundation has helped thousands of donors invest in the success of NIU’s students, programs and initiative, ensuring that donor support is managed in accordance with their wishes and provides the maximum benefit to the university today, tomorrow and for years to come.
How to Give
There are several ways to make your gift to the NIU Foundation to benefit Northern Illinois University.
Give Today
Online
Make an immediate gift online through our secure website.
Matching gifts
Find out if your employer will match your contributions
NIU Payroll Deduct
NIU faculty and staff can establish an automatic deduction.
Donor-Advised Funds, Stock and Other Gifts
Discover flexible ways to support NIU.
Build the Future
Give Monthly/Yearly
Recurring gifts address the most pressing needs across NIU.
Leave A Legacy
Planned gifts will positively impact NIU for years to come.
Give a Gift That Grows
Endowments establish permanent funds that make a yearly impact.
Other Ways to Give
Give us a call at 1-877-GIV-2-NIU (1-877-448-2648) if you have questions or to make a gift over the phone.
Want to mail us a check? Make the check payable to Northern Illinois University Foundation and mail to:
NIU Foundation
PO Box 746 DeKalb, IL 60115
Areas of Giving
Support the Northern Fund to provide university-wide support to the most pressing needs on campus, or give to the school, college or area you care most about.
University-wide Support
Support NIU’s greatest needs
Colleges and Other Areas
Support the college, department or unit that matters most to you
Crowdfunding
Support specific opportunities and make an immediate impact.
Athletics
Help hardworking student-athletes find success on and off the field.
Any Questions?
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