NKU Founders' Day: 1,968 Minutes of Giving

Fifty-seven years ago, local visionaries dreamed of bringing affordable, public higher education to the northern Kentucky region. On March 12 and 13, we celebrate and honor that past by investing in our future. NKU Founders' Day is a 1,968-minute giving challenge issued to alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and community members to make a gift to their favorite place or cause on campus. All funds raised directly benefit students and make their experience more affordable and meaningful. The day will also feature fun challenges and giveaways so that you can make the most of your gift. 

Individual donors will be recognized with one T-shirt for their gift of $68 or more toward NKU Founders' Day. For questions about T-shirts, please reach out to annualgiving@nku.edu or (859) 572-5489. 

If you do not see your specific campus area or cause in the drop-down menu, please select "Other." You will then be prompted to type in the designation of which you wish to donate. If you have questions about your gift, please reach out to annualgiving@nku.edu or (859) 572-5489. 

If you are unsure of the name of the scholarship or program you wish to support, please contact annualgiving@nku.edu or (859) 572-5489.  

If you are having issues making a gift, first clear your cache on your web browser or try making the gift on your phone. If you continue to have issues, you may make a gift through our alternative page or call (850) 572-6062 to make your gift over the phone.

Please contact annualgiving@nku.edu or (859) 572-5489.

Yes. All philanthropic contributions to NKU are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax professional with any questions if you elected to receive any giveaway items related to your contribution.

Yes. We will send you a receipt for your contribution shortly after you make your gift. 

If you receive one of the giveaways during the day, you will receive a form to complete indicating the value of the prize for tax purposes. 

Yes. Our website is secure and we do not store credit card information. Please do not include credit card information in any email. 

Yes. However, due to the time limitations of NKU Founders' Day, only gifts made online or by phone will count toward overall totals and completions. You can make your gift on March 12 and 13 by calling (850) 572-6062. 

Gifts of all sizes are encouraged and will automatically enter you to win a number of prizes throughout the day.* 

*No donation required to enter. Register by mailing us your information that includes your name, address and phone number, and indicate that you wish to be entered into the Founders' Day giveaways. Please mail to Northern Kentucky University, Office of Annual Giving, 5320 Campus Drive, AC 239, Highland Heights, KY 41099. Must be received by March 13 to be entered. 

NKU Founders' Day gifts will not count toward priority seating access or season tickets for NKU Basketball games. For questions about priority seating or season tickets, please contact Bryan Allen, associate athletics director for development, at allenb24@nku.edu or (859) 572-6632. Thank you and Norse up!