Northwestern sets fundraising records

Members of the Den Hartog family prepare to cut the ribbon during the October dedication of the Den Hartog Athletic Complex. Gifts to that and other capital projects contributed to Northwestern’s record fundraising year.

Northwestern College has set school fundraising records for the second straight year, receipting a new high of more than $11.04 million for the 2025–26 fiscal year, which ended June 30. That represents an increase of more than 12% over the previous record of $9.85 million set last year.

Giving to the Northwestern Fund has also set a record for the second year in a row, as donors contributed $1.456 million, 2.6% more than last year’s $1.419 million. The Northwestern Fund supports the college’s operational needs with unrestricted gifts that help reduce the annual cost of a Northwestern education by up to $1,200 per student. Northwestern Fund gifts support student financial aid, academic programs, student development, auxiliary items, administrative expenses, and buildings and grounds.

“We are incredibly humbled and grateful to our faithful supporters for making two consecutive record-breaking years of giving possible,” says Jackie Davis, vice president for advancement. “This extraordinary generosity reflects not only a deep belief in Northwestern’s mission, but also a trust in the college’s leaders to steward these gifts wisely as we prepare students for lives of faithful leadership and service. Every gift represents an investment in our students and in the Christ-centered education that will prepare them to pursue God’s redeeming work in the world.”