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Top Fundraising Area - Dollars

Donate to see your college or unit rise to the top of the dollars raised list!

Rank	Area	Raised
1	College of Arts and Sciences	$59,325.00
2	Student Success	$21,961.00
3	Haile/US Bank College of Business	$21,188.00
4	Chase College of Law	$15,314.00
5	NKU Athletics	$9,867.00
6	College of Informatics	$7,081.00
7	College of Education	$5,043.00
8	Honors College	$4,675.00
9	W. Frank Steely Library	$4,150.00
10	Robert Kues Memorial Scholarship	$3,959.00
11	College of Health and Human Services	$3,445.00
12	MPA Program	$3,265.00

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Good Morning Challenge

Thanks to a generous donation from Regent Norm Desmarais and his wife and alumna, Lisa Desmarais ('12), the top 3 funds with the most gifts between 6:00-9:00 a.m. ET will receive an additional donation added to their fundraising totals. The top 2 funds will receive $1,000 each, and the 3rd will receive $500.

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	$1,000	MPA Program	8
2	$1,000	NKU Fund for Excellence (greatest needs)	6
3	$500	Haile/US Bank College of Business	5
4		Professor Yzenbaard Student Emergency Fund	4
5		Robert Kues Memorial Scholarship	3
6		Dean's Merit Scholarship Fund	3
7		College of Informatics	2
8		Student Capstone Experiences	2
9		College of Business Scholarships	2
10		Office for Student Accessibility	2
11		MPA Diversity Scholarship	2
12		The Office of Health, Counseling and Student Wellness	2
13		College of Arts and Sciences	2
14		The Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved	1
15		Honors Excellence Fund	1

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What’s for Lunch? Giveaways

Thanks to some generous local businesses, lunch is on us! Anyone who makes a gift between 10-11 a.m. will be entered to win one of our fabulous prizes. Giveaways include Applebee’s, Chipotle, Dead Low Brewing, Donatos and more!

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Throwback Hour Social Media Challenge

Celebrate NKU through the decades! Post your best photo of your years at NKU using the hashtag #NKUFOUNDERSDAY, and we will select a winner to receive an exclusive NKU gear gift basket. Don't forget to make your profile public so we can see your post.

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Presidential Dinner Date Giveaway

As you plan your dinner for tonight, how about making some future plans? Anyone who donates between 4-7 p.m. ET will be entered to win a post-pandemic dinner for you and five of your closest friends with President Ashish Vaidya and First Partner Nita Vaidya.

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Norse and More Giveaways

These giveaways have something for everyone! Whether you need encouragement to stick to your healthy habits or new NKU gear to rock while watching the game, if you make a gift between 8-9 p.m., you will be entered to win a little something special. Prizes include 2 30-min sessions with celebrity dietician Katie Chapmon, Sherlock's Escape Room, Target and NKU gear prize baskets.

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$50,000

Reach 253 Donors

When 253 donors make a gift in honor of NKU Founders’ Day, $50,000 will be unlocked to support first-generation students! Thank you to Kevin ('97, '00) and Jenn Gessner for sponsoring this challenge and creating the Philip Gessner LIFT Scholarship.

253 / 253 Donors

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$1,000

College of Arts and Sciences Donor Challenge

When the College of Arts and Sciences reaches 50 donors, $1,000 will be unlocked to support college programs and initiatives, thanks to an anonymous donor!

50 / 50 Donors

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Exclusive NKU Logo T-Shirt

When you give $53 or more in honor of our birthday, you will be recognized with a one-of-a-kind retro NKU logo T-shirt.

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Top Fundraising Area - Donors

Donate to your college or unit to see them rise to the top of the donors leaderboard!

Rank	Area	Donors
1	Student Success	188
2	Haile/US Bank College of Business	65
3	College of Arts and Sciences	64
4	College of Informatics	57
5	Chase College of Law	54
6	Honors College	43
7	NKU Athletics	36
8	MPA Program	30
9	W. Frank Steely Library	27
10	College of Health and Human Services	25
11	College of Education	18
12	Robert Kues Memorial Scholarship	18

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Norse Spirit Social Media Challenge

Norse up on social media! Post a photo of you sporting your best black and gold using the hashtag #NKUFOUNDERSDAY, and we will select a winner who best exemplifies the Norse spirit. Make sure to mark your profile public so we can see your post. The winner of this challenge will receive an exclusive NKU gear gift basket.

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College Power Hour

Support your college! Check out all of the college matches and challenges currently running to see how you can increase your impact during this time.

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Around the Town Giveaways

Got plans this weekend? Anyone who makes a gift between 3-4 p.m. will be entered to win tickets and experiences to one of Cincinnati's favorite places. Giveaways include the Cincinnati Art Museum, Reds Hall of Fame, Devou Park Golf Course, Kings Island, Cincinnati Zoo and more!

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Proud Parent Challenge

Parents, show us your proud Norse! Post your favorite photo of you with your current, future or furry Norse using the hashtag #NKUFOUNDERSDAY, and we will select a winner to receive an exclusive NKU gear gift basket. Remember to make your profile public so we can see your post.

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$5,000

Reach 153 Donors

When 153 donors make a gift in honor of NKU Founders’ Day, $5,000 will be unlocked to support first-generation students! Thank you to alumnus and faculty member, John Lucas ('72, '79), for sponsoring this challenge.

153 / 153 Donors

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$100,000

Reach 353 Donors

When 353 donors make a gift in honor of NKU Founders’ Day, $100,000 will be unlocked to support first-generation students! Thank you to NKU Foundation Board President Jason Jackman and his wife Amy for sponsoring this challenge.

353 / 353 Donors

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Final Countdown

Thanks to a generous donation from Regent Norm Desmarais and his wife and alumna, Lisa Desmarais ('12), the top 3 funds with the most gifts between 9:00-11:59 pm ET will receive an additional donation added to their fundraising totals. The top 2 funds will receive $1,000 each, and the 3rd will receive $500.

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	$1,000	Honors Excellence Fund	10
2	$1,000	MPA Program	8
3	$500	COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund	7
4		The Honors Student Association	3
5		Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project	2
6		College of Arts And Sciences Micro-Scholarships	2
7		College of Business Scholarships	2
8		Chase Finish Line Fund	2
9		College of Arts and Sciences	2
10		Norse Violence Prevention Center	1
11		NKU Athletics	1
12		Professor Yzenbaard Student Emergency Fund	1
13		LGBTQ Programs and Services	1
14		Haile/US Bank College of Business	1
15		College of Informatics	1

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Delta Air Lines Tickets

When you give a gift of any amount, you will be entered to win two round-trip Delta Air Lines tickets to anywhere in the continental US. Thank you to AAA Club Alliance for sponsoring this giveaway!

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