Lumberjack funding support

The ASNAU appropriations is a service funded by the 23Fee and is provided to all Mountain campus undergraduate students and clubs/organizations of NAU. ASNAU provides funding for enrichment activities such as attending conferences, seminars, and workshops or organizing events based on the club or individuals interest. This grants students the unique opportunity to experience things they would not otherwise be able to. Students can use the funding for improving their knowledge and experiences to improve their resume. As of 2024, ASNAU is also purchasing items directly to make things more accessible to student organizations – this includes marketing items, vehicle rentals, conference registration, and more!

To apply for this fund, please fill out the ASNAU Appropriations Application

The Lumberjacks Thrive Grants program strengthens the Lumberjack community by connecting alumni and students in a meaningful way. Structured engagement opportunities inspire students to apply their learning beyond the classroom for transformative experiences, impacting professional and personal lives long after graduation.

This program is made possible through a gift to the NAU Foundation by alumni donors, Greg ’82 and Nancy ’82 Wilson.

Lumberjacks Thrive Grants

The Lumberjacks Thrive Grant Program is a way for student organizations to connect with alumni. Student clubs can engage alumni in a variety of ways, including student-led events, activities, and philanthropy. The grant supports programming such as:

• inviting alumni to talk about their career journey
• connecting with alumni of a student organization for a networking or social event
• hosting guest presenters on topics of interest
• helping to cover travel expenses to tour alumni-led companies and organizations

The Lumberjacks Thrive Grant Program is open to all different types of student groups, including service-based, leadership, academic, affinity, cultural, social, and Greek organizations.

Fill out the grant application to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

About the Wilsons

NAU alumni Nancy Spease Wilson, BS Public Planning, ’82 and Greg Wilson, BS Computer Science, ’82 recognize the power of community, connection, and engagement.

As NAU students, Greg and Nancy embraced opportunities beyond the classroom by getting involved in honors societies, advocacy groups, and spirit organizations like the Logjammers (1977 – 1985). It was these experiences that applied their learning beyond the classroom, impacting their professional and personal lives long after graduation. As members of the NAU alumni family, they are active in their community as volunteers, advocates, and philanthropists.

Understanding the transformative power of the NAU student experience and the strong Lumberjack Alumni network, they are proud to partner with NAU to launch the Lumberjacks Thrive program. Their gift supports our Lumberjacks Thrive Externship and Student Organizations and Clubs Grant Program, expanding opportunities for meaningful student and alumni engagement.

Student organizations can apply for a $500 fund ($250 per semester) to help supply food at their event. If accepted, the food will be provided by Sodexo catering services.

Apply for this opportunity by completing the student programming fund application.

The Northern Arizona University Student Activities Council (STAC) provides financial support for events that enhance and enrich students’ lives on the Mountain Campus. Any department or registered student organization can seek funding through STAC.

Funded events must be open to all students and take place on the Flagstaff campus. Funded events must be intended to appeal to a wide range of student interests or areas of study.

To apply for this fund please visit the STAC website.

Through the support from ASNAU, support in covering room reservation costs will be provided during 2024-2025 academic year. Below is the process to have your bill covered. Note: They can cover up to $ 3,000 per club, per semester. If your bill is larger than this, it will be up to the club to cover the remaining cost.

If you are seeking room reservation funds, you are responsible to do the following:

1. Student Organization makes reservation via True Blue Connects
2. Clubs and Orgs will request an invoice from Unions & Activities or Campus Rec by emailing Unions@nau.edu or Reservetherec@nau.edu listing all events for the month the club is seeking funds
3. Unions & Activities or Campus Rec sends invoices to Student Organization
4. Student Organization will forward the invoice to Michelle.Gardner@nau.edu
   1. Email subject line: Room Reservation Funds – [Club’s Name – No Acronyms] – Month
   2. Clubs are responsible for requesting invoices each month (if seeking funds from ASNAU)
   3. If a club misses the deadline, you will have the following month to request previous unpaid invoices
5. ASNAU pays bills to Unions & Activities or Campus Rec directly

Note:

• • Student Organizations have the first 10 days of the following month to request AND send their invoice
    • End of finals weeks in December only
  • Room reservations, staffing, set-up fees, opening/closing timing of facility, etc. are covered by the fund (not instructors or fees from outside vendors)
  • Clubs/Orgs/Chapters are still required to submit all recurring meetings/practices into one event request. Clubs will be responsible for requesting the invoice from Unions & Activities or Campus Rec for each month

Once the allotted amount is used up for the year, ASNAU will no longer be able to cover the room costs. For any questions, please email StudentOrgs@nau.edu.

Jacksfunder is the NAU Foundation crowdfunding tool, available to members of the NAU community looking to raise $2,500 to $15,000 in support of projects that drive student engagement, new research, and other efforts to advance NAU.

Lumberjacks from various student groups and organizations have united their efforts to fund a wide range of activities, including sports equipment, travel expenses, competition and conference fees, events, activities, and research projects. Their dedication has resulted in raising over $80,000, making an immediate and positive impact on the student experience and extending the social impact well beyond NAU.

Curious about launching your own Jacksfunder project? All you need to do is submit an application or reach out to Debra.Floyd@nau.edu for more information. Get involved and be a part of the transformative movement!

Clubs can earn money by working concessions stands throughout the semester. There are more than 80 opportunities to volunteer.

Please read the following instructions carefully if you are interested in this funding opportunity:

1. Please email Nicholas Flick – Nicholas.Flick@sodexo.com the following information (cc: Gina.Rios@sodexo.com)
   1. Name of Club (no acronyms)
   2. First and Last Name (of the club’s concessions coordinator)
   3. NAU Email
   4. Phone Number
   5. A completed W-9 form for the group

Please note that:

• These opportunities are on a first come, first serve basis
• Clubs are not allowed to work concessions that require the management of Alcohol