Northern Illinois University Athletics once again invites all friends, supporters and alumni to show their support for NIU’s more than 400 student-athletes competing in 17 intercollegiate sports programs during Huskies Invest: A Week of Giving, beginning Monday, October 21, through Friday, October 25.
During this 125th Anniversary year of NIU Athletics, the goal for the annual week of giving is to raise $1 million through 1,250 gifts. Huskies Invest includes the opportunity to support any – or many – of the Huskies’ 17 sports programs, NIU Recreation, Club Sports and Cheer, and specific student-athlete support areas (Sports Performance, Athletic Training, Academic Support, the Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Nutrition Center). The more than 25 funds also include projects like the 1899 Club, the Women’s Excellence Fund, Cost of Attendance and unrestricted contributions, which are directed toward the department’s most pressing needs.
Several funds have matching gift challenges that will unlock additional dollars for that particular area once the listed amount is met. For details on each of the funds, click on the name and heading. Follow the social media accounts of your favorite NIU teams and the NIU Athletics official accounts to hear from the head coaches throughout the week on the importance of Huskies Invest.
“Thank you to everyone who has participated in Huskies Invest over the years, making it one of our most successful annual fundraising efforts,” said Sean T. Frazier, NIU Vice President for Athletics and Recreation. “As we know, this is a challenging time in intercollegiate athletics and the landscape has completely changed. All those factors make Huskies Invest and all of our fundraising initiatives extremely important as we continue to provide NIU student-athletes with the resources and facilities that enable them to compete for championships today and in the future.”
To track gifts and progress at NIUHuskies.com/HuskiesInvest24. For more information, to participate in Huskies Invest or to discuss giving opportunities, contact the Huskie Athletic Fund at huskieathleticfund@niu.edu or call 815-753-1923 to speak with a member of the Huskie Athletic Fund staff between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.