NKU Founders' Day: 1,968 Minutes of Giving has ended!
NKU Founders' Day: 1,968 Minutes of Giving
$
300,334
raised
1,089
donors
Matches and Challenges
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
Past Events
Most Donors - Funds
Donate to see your favorite fund at the top of the list!
| Rank | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NKU Scholarships | 68 |
| 2 | Volleyball | 60 |
| 3 | Haile College of Business Dean's Excellence Fund | 49 |
| 4 | Steely Library Excellence Fund | 41 |
| 5 | MPA Program | 38 |
| 6 | Baseball | 34 |
| 7 | NKU Fund for Excellence | 32 |
| 8 | College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Fund | 32 |
| 9 | FUEL NKU | 29 |
| 10 | College of Informatics Scholarship Fund | 24 |
| 11 | Chase Courtroom Fund | 23 |
| 12 | College of Health and Human Services Scholarships | 23 |
| 13 | Go Norse Fund | 22 |
| 14 | College of Education Dean's Opportunity Fund | 21 |
| 15 | College of Informatics Dean's Fund for Excellence | 20 |
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Most Dollars - Campus Area
Donate to see your favorite campus area at the top of the list!
| Rank | Campus Areas | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase College of Law | $88,376.00 |
| 2 | College of Arts and Sciences | $57,866.00 |
| 3 | Norse Athletics | $28,847.00 |
| 4 | Haile College of Business | $25,452.00 |
| 5 | College of Informatics | $18,565.00 |
| 6 | Scholarships | $14,793.68 |
| 7 | W. Frank Steely Library | $12,025.00 |
| 8 | NKU Fund for Excellence | $10,665.00 |
| 9 | College of Education | $7,776.00 |
| 10 | Student Support | $6,605.68 |
| 11 | College of Health and Human Services | $4,223.00 |
| 12 | Student Life | $1,290.20 |
| 13 | Honors College | $1,036.00 |
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Norse Athletics Donor Challenge
Congratulations to our winners! 1st place: Volleyball, 2nd place: Baseball
| Rank | Prize | Norse Team | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Volleyball | 60 |
| 2 | $500 | Baseball | 34 |
| 3 | Men's Soccer | 11 | |
| 4 | Men's Basketball | 7 | |
| 5 | Men's Cross Country and Track & Field | 5 | |
| 6 | Women's Soccer | 5 | |
| 7 | Cheerleading | 5 | |
| 8 | Men's Golf | 3 | |
| 9 | Softball | 3 | |
| 10 | Women's Tennis | 2 | |
| 11 | Women's Cross Country and Track & Field | 2 | |
| 12 | Women's Golf | 2 | |
| 13 | Women's Basketball | 1 | |
| 14 | Men's Tennis | 0 |
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NKU Staff Parking Pass Giveaway
All current NKU staff who make a gift of any size will be eligible to win a parking pass for 2024-25.
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Steely Library Makerspace Coaster Set
Gifts of $75 or more to the Steely Library Excellence Fund will be recognized with a set of four Steely Library-branded acrylic coasters that were designed and engraved in the Stego Studio makerspace, as well as a Friends of Steely Library cookbook!
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MPA Gift Basket
Donors who make a gift of $25 or more to the Masters of Public Administration Program will be entered to win an MPA gift basket.
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Exclusive Student-Designed T-shirt
All donations of $68 or more in honor of NKU's founding year will be recognized with an exclusive student-designed T-shirt.
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2
Match
Chase Scholarships 1:1 Match
Thanks to Chase alumni, staff, faculty and friends, an additional $5,000 is headed to Chase scholarships. Thank you again to Chase alumnae Phyllis Bossin ’77 and Debra LaMorte ’79 for supporting this match!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
College of Education Donor Challenge
Thanks to our generous donors, an additional $3,000 is headed toward scholarships for College of Education students! Thank you to Justin Hartfiel ('09, '15) for sponsoring this challenge.
50 / 50 Donors
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2
Match
College of Arts and Sciences 1:1 Match
Thanks to our generous donors, an additional $3,000 is headed to the College of Arts and Sciences! Special thank you to John Enzweiler ('87) for sponsoring this match.
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
W. Frank Steely Library 1:1 Match
Thanks to our generous donors, an additional $5,000 is headed toward the Steely Library Excellence Fund! Thank you to Friends of Steely Library member Greg Edwards ('87, '98) for sponsoring this match.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
FUEL NKU 1:1 Match
Thanks to our generous donors, an additional $1,200 is headed toward the FUEL NKU Food Pantry! Special thank you to retired NKU faculty member Dr. Greg Martin and his wife, Paula, for sponsoring this match.
$1,200 MATCHED
Completed
Norse Up for Scholarships!
When you make a gift to any scholarship fund between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on March 13, you will be entered to win an NKU Spirit Basket filled with everything you need to Norse Up!
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Afternoon Coffee with the NKU Foundation Board
Congrats to our winners! 1st place: MPA Program, $1,000 2nd place: Steely Library Excellence Fund, $700
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | MPA Program | 22 |
| 2 | $700 | Steely Library Excellence Fund | 21 |
| 3 | Haile College of Business Dean's Excellence Fund | 5 | |
| 4 | College of Informatics Dean's Fund for Excellence | 3 | |
| 5 | Volleyball | 3 | |
| 6 | College of Informatics Scholarship Fund | 2 | |
| 7 | Chase Scholarships and Awards | 2 | |
| 8 | College of Education Scholarships | 2 | |
| 9 | School of the Arts (SOTA) | 2 | |
| 10 | FUEL NKU | 2 | |
| 11 | UR-STEM | 1 | |
| 12 | Men's Soccer | 1 | |
| 13 | College of Education Dean's Opportunity Fund | 1 | |
| 14 | Honors College Scholarship Fund | 1 | |
| 15 | College of Health and Human Services Dean's Excellence Fund | 1 |
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Evening on the Beach Giveaway
When you donate between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. (EDT) on March 13, you will be entered to win a 5-night condo stay for a family of 4 in beautiful Fort Myers, Florida!
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Presidential Dinner Party
When you make a gift of $25 or more between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on March 14, you could be one of four lucky donors to have dinner with NKU's president, Cady Short-Thompson, Ph.D. Each winner will be able to bring one guest to this special dinner party!
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Most Donors - Campus Area
Donate to see your favorite campus area at the top of the list!
| Rank | Campus Area | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norse Athletics | 160 |
| 2 | College of Arts and Sciences | 122 |
| 3 | Scholarships | 104 |
| 4 | Haile College of Business | 76 |
| 5 | College of Informatics | 71 |
| 6 | Student Support | 69 |
| 7 | Chase College of Law | 66 |
| 8 | College of Education | 53 |
| 9 | College of Health and Human Services | 50 |
| 10 | W. Frank Steely Library | 41 |
| 11 | NKU Fund for Excellence | 32 |
| 12 | Student Life | 23 |
| 13 | Honors College | 11 |
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Most Dollars - Funds
Donate to see your favorite fund at the top of the list!
| Rank | Fund | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UR-STEM | $38,337.00 |
| 2 | Chase Courtroom Fund | $28,991.00 |
| 3 | Chase Scholarships and Awards | $15,793.00 |
| 4 | Haile College of Business Dean's Excellence Fund | $13,011.00 |
| 5 | Steely Library Excellence Fund | $12,025.00 |
| 6 | NKU Fund for Excellence | $10,665.00 |
| 7 | Volleyball | $10,011.00 |
| 8 | NKU Scholarships | $9,351.68 |
| 9 | Baseball | $5,883.00 |
| 10 | MPA Program | $5,709.00 |
| 11 | Dr. Justin Hartfiel Endowed Scholarship for Education | $4,150.00 |
| 12 | Chase Development Fund | $4,136.00 |
| 13 | FUEL NKU | $3,578.68 |
| 14 | Men's Cross Country and Track & Field | $3,418.00 |
| 15 | College of Informatics Scholarship Fund | $3,017.00 |
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Norse Athletics Fundraising Challenge
Congratulations to our winners! 1st place: Volleyball, 2nd place: Baseball
| Rank | Prize | Norse Team | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Volleyball | $8,011.00 |
| 2 | $500 | Baseball | $3,883.00 |
| 3 | Men's Cross Country and Track & Field | $3,418.00 | |
| 4 | Men's Soccer | $1,924.00 | |
| 5 | Men's Basketball | $1,168.00 | |
| 6 | Women's Soccer | $693.00 | |
| 7 | Men's Golf | $600.00 | |
| 8 | Women's Tennis | $600.00 | |
| 9 | Cheerleading | $443.00 | |
| 10 | Women's Basketball | $250.00 | |
| 11 | Softball | $200.00 | |
| 12 | Women's Cross Country and Track & Field | $168.00 | |
| 13 | Women's Golf | $168.00 | |
| 14 | Men's Tennis | $0.00 |
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NKU Faculty Parking Pass Giveaway
All current NKU faculty who make a gift of any size will be eligible to win a parking pass for 2024-25.
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Steely Library Book Basket
The first two donors to make a gift of $300 or more to the W. Frank Steely Library will receive curated gift basket perfect for library lovers, including reading-themed items such as a tote bag, blanket and books selected by the Friends of Steely Library.
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AAA Delta Air Lines Tickets Giveaway
Donors who make a gift of any amount will be entered to win two roundtrip tickets on Delta Air Lines to anywhere in the continental United States. Special thanks to AAA for sponsoring this giveaway!
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2
Match
College of Informatics 1:1 Match
Thanks to our generous donors, additional funds are headed toward scholarships for Informatics students. Special thank you to Mark ('75) and Marie Yeager for supporting this match!
Completed
2
Match
Chase Courtroom Fund 1:1 Match
Thanks to our generous donors, an additional $10,000 is headed to the Chase Courtroom Fund! Thank you to the Honorable Priscilla O'Donnell ('77) for sponsoring this match.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
College of Health and Human Services Donor Challenge
Thanks to our generous donors, $500 has been unlocked to support scholarships within the College of Health and Human Services!
35 / 35 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Haile College of Business 1:1 Match
Thanks to our generous donors, an additional $10,000 is headed to the Haile College of Business Dean's Excellence Fund! Thank you to the Haile College of Business Dean's Advisory Council members for supporting this match.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Dr. Russell Proctor Endowed Scholarship 1:1 Match
Thanks to our generous donors, an additional $1,000 is headed toward the Dr. Russell Proctor Endowed Scholarship for Communication Studies and Public Relations. Special thank you to retired COI faculty member Dr. Russell Proctor for sponsoring this match!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
UR-STEM 1:1 Match
Thanks to our generous donors, an additional $1,500 is headed to UR-STEM! Thank you Sashi and Jayant Sathe for sponsoring this match.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
Breakfast with the NKU Foundation Board
Congrats to our winners!
1st place: MPA Program, $1,250
2nd place: Steely Library Excellence Fund, $750
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,250 | MPA Program | 12 |
| 2 | $750 | Steely Library Excellence Fund | 4 |
| 3 | Chase Scholarships and Awards | 3 | |
| 4 | NKU Fund for Excellence | 3 | |
| 5 | COB Center for Student Excellence | 3 | |
| 6 | Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU) | 3 | |
| 7 | FUEL NKU | 3 | |
| 8 | Dr. Rosa Weaver "Golden" Memorial Scholarship | 2 | |
| 9 | Haile College of Business Dean's Excellence Fund | 2 | |
| 10 | College of Informatics Scholarship Fund | 2 | |
| 11 | NKU Scholarships | 2 | |
| 12 | College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Fund | 2 | |
| 13 | The Center for Student Engagement | 2 | |
| 14 | Go Norse Fund | 2 | |
| 15 | Chase Development Fund | 1 |
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Happy Hour with the NKU Alumni Board and Councils
Thanks to our generous donors, $4,850 is headed toward student success at NKU! The winner of the Happy Hour Basket will be notified via email. Special thank you to the members of the NKU Alumni Board and Councils for sponsoring this challenge.
Completed
Morning Class with the NKU Foundation Board
Congrats to our winners! 1st Place: MPA Program, $2,000, 2nd Place: Baseball - $1,000
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | MPA Program | 10 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Baseball | 6 |
| 3 | University Connect and Persist (UCAP) | 4 | |
| 4 | College of Informatics Scholarship Fund | 3 | |
| 5 | NKU Scholarships | 2 | |
| 6 | College of Health and Human Services Dean's Excellence Fund | 2 | |
| 7 | Men's Basketball | 2 | |
| 8 | FUEL NKU | 2 | |
| 9 | Men's Soccer | 1 | |
| 10 | Steely Library Excellence Fund | 1 | |
| 11 | Women's Soccer | 1 | |
| 12 | College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Fund | 1 | |
| 13 | College of Education Dean's Opportunity Fund | 1 | |
| 14 | Chase Finish Line Fund | 1 | |
| 15 | Accounting Department | 1 |
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Kickin' it with Kevin Donor Challenge
Thanks to our generous donors, $1,00 has been unlocked to support student-athletes! Thank you to Kevin Donnelly ('12, '15) for sponsoring this challenge.
20 / 20 Donors
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