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Funding by Area

NAU Athletics

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At Northern Arizona University Athletics, our “Team Behind the Teams” mentality powers victories both on the field and in the classroom. Donor support provides the resources they need to perform at their highest level, keeps tuition and service costs manageable, and ensures every Lumberjack can proudly represent NAU with determination, integrity, and heart.

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Skyjacks Annual Fund

Fundraising goal: $200,000

The Skyjacks Annual Fund provides scholarship support, academic resources, and student-athlete services throughout the year. Your generosity gives NAU athletes the confidence that a community of supporters is behind them every step of the way.

Join the Skyjacks

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Champions Fund

Fundraising goal: $50,000 to $1 million

The Champions Fund fuels the essentials behind a championship culture at NAU: nutrition services, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, recruiting efforts, and high-performance resources for more than 350 student-athletes. Your gift ensures our teams stay healthy, competitive, and prepared to excel on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.

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Swimming to success

Student-athlete Francesca Criscione, ’25, shares her story about earning the 12th consecutive win for the women’s swimming and diving team.

Meet Francesca

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Sport-specific excellence funds

Fundraising goal: $50,000 to $1 million per sport

From football to swimming, each sport carries its own unique needs—equipment upgrades, travel support, recruiting, facility enhancements, and more. These targeted funds give fans and alumni a direct way to invest in the teams that matter most to them.

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NAU is home to 363 student-athletes across 11 sports

In the 2024-2025 season, student-athletes won nine conference championships

4,000+

In a given day, a student-athlete consumes 4,000-8,000 calories