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Project Graduate

$11,775
78%
Raised toward our $15,000 Goal
61 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on June 01, at 11:59 PM CDT
Project Owners

Today is the Day!

May 03, 2021

Our crowdfunding campaign for Project Graduate has reached 76% of its $15,000 goal. Can we reach 80% funded before the end of the day? Every donation helps and thank you to those who have already contributed! 

Only seven days left!

April 26, 2021

Our crowdfunding campaign for Project Graduate has reached 72% of its $15,000 goal. Please help push it across the finish line – the purpose it would serve for our students – and thanks to all who already have donated. 

Unlocking Gift Notification!

April 05, 2021

Thanks to a generous group gift just received from the COE Alumni Class of '59 we logged donation number 35 which unlocked our final gift of $2,000 from Huskie Alum Thomas Scott, Ed.D. '75 for Project Graduate! What a tremendous start to this important campaign - let's keep the momentum going!

Unlocking Gift Notification!

April 05, 2021

We've received 30 donations and that unlocked a $2,000 gift from Huskie Alum Linda Kime, B.S.Ed., M.S.Ed. '72, for Project Graduate! Let's get 5 more donations to receive our final unlocking gift!

Unlocking Gift Notification!

April 03, 2021

We've received 25 donations and that unlocked a $1,000 gift from Huskie Alum Louann Hoffman, B.S.Ed. '69, for Project Graduate! Let's get 5 more donations to unlock our next gift!

Unlocking Gift Notification!

April 02, 2021

We've received 20 donations and that unlocked a $400 gift from the COE Senate Leadership Team for Project Graduate! Let's get 5 more donations to unlock our next gift!

Unlocking Gift Notification!

April 02, 2021

We've received 15 donations and that unlocked a $350 gift from COE Dean Laurie Elish-Piper for Project Graduate! Let's get 5 more donations to unlock our next gift!

Unlocking Gift Notification!

April 01, 2021

We've received 10 donations and that unlocked a $250 gift from SEED Department Chair Laura Hedin for Project Graduate! Let's get 5 more donations to unlock our next gift!

Unlocking Gift Notification!

April 01, 2021

We've received 5 donations and that unlocked a $150 gift from Huskie Alum Kim Dryier, M.S.Ed. '01 for Project Graduate! Let's get 5 more donations to unlock our next gift!

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$10

Part of the Pack

Be a Part of the NIU Pack! Little things can make the big difference, your $10 donation can support students with the essentials that can help the most as they are working towards their goal of graduation.

$25

Support a Huskie

At this level, Huskies can fill the gas tank to drive to their student teaching, early field experiences, or class. This support is critical support that and an essential resource that many of us take for granted.

$50

Contribute to the PAWS

Your "PAWS"-itive contribution with $50 Huskies can use to purchase a book, or buy materials for classes--or buy some groceries!

$100

Make an Impact

What would our students do with $100? Huskies use it to support their learning by keeping the lights on and the wifi available so they can attend and be successful in their virtual classes.

$250

Finish the Mission

Often students have small tuition expenses they need to reconcile before their can register for their final classes. A donation at this level can dramatically help our Huskies take that giant step forward toward graduation.

$500

#HuskiePride Champion

Often students have larger financial hardships they need help with before their can register for their final classes. A donation at this level can dramatically help our Huskies take that giant step forward toward graduation.

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