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Ways to Give

Your Gift, Your Impact

At National Louis University, there are many ways to meaningfully invest in our students - from one-time cash gifts to gifts of securities, trusts, and planned giving. No matter how you choose to give, you have the power to make a real difference. 

Every gift helps transform lives, strengthen communities, and advance NLU’s mission of delivering exceptional, accessible education.

Give Online—Fast, Easy, Secure

Supporting National Louis University is just a click away. Make your gift quickly and securely with your credit card, digital
wallets, PayPal and Venmo through our online giving portal.

Your generosity helps us change lives. Thank you for making a difference.

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Give by Phone

To make your credit card gift by phone, please call our staff at (312) 261-3012. If you reach our voicemail, simply leave your name and phone number. For your security, please do not include credit card details. A team member will promptly return your call to help you complete your gift safely and securely.

Your support means everything to our students. Thank you for helping us build brighter futures.

 

Give by Check

To make your gift by check, please make it payable to National Louis University and mail it to:

National Louis University
Office of Institutional Advancement
122 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603

Thank you for investing in our students’ success and the future of our community.

Make a Lasting Impact with a Recurring Gift

Join a community of dedicated supporters who sustain National Louis University all year long. Recurring gifts are an easy, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to make a meaningful difference. Your consistent support provides reliable resources that help our students thrive and ensures NLU can respond to emerging needs and opportunities.

Setting up your recurring gift is simple - just visit our secure online giving page or email us at advancement@nl.edu to arrange your preferred recurring gift schedule.

Your ongoing commitment empowers our students’ success, every single day.

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Support NLU Through Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a flexible, tax-efficient way to support the mission and students of National Louis University. By making an irrevocable contribution to your DAF, you can qualify for an immediate charitable income tax deduction and then recommend gifts to NLU over time.

You can also leave a lasting legacy by naming NLU as a successor beneficiary of your DAF, ensuring that any remaining funds continue to advance education and opportunity for generations to come.

Click on the image below to recommend a gift directly to NLU through Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon. For all other financial institutions, please contact (312) 261-3012.

Your thoughtful gift empowers NLU students to achieve their dreams and strengthen our communities.

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Double or Triple Your Impact with a Matching Gift

Many employers offer matching gift programs that amplify the power of your generosity and maximize your impact on our students.

Find out if your employer offers a matching gift program by using the search tool below. If your company is eligible, simply request guidance from your HR department.

Please contact us at (312) 261-3012 or advancement@nl.edu with any questions.

Together, we can change even more lives through the power of education. Thank you for making your gift go further!

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Give Securely via Electronic Transfer

Making your gift to National Louis University through an electronic bank transfer is a safe, efficient, and impactful way to support our mission. 

To receive secure transfer instructions, including bank and routing details, please call (312) 261-3012 or email advancement@nl.edu.

Thank you for helping our students achieve their dreams through your thoughtful support.

Make a Gift of Securities

By donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, you can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students while also realizing potential tax advantages. 

To receive secure transfer instructions, including bank and routing details, please call (312) 261-3012 or email advancement@nl.edu.

Thank you for making a lasting investment in NLU’s students and future.

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With over 135 years of excellence and 70,000 alumni, we provide an extraordinary education that’s within your reach.