Northwestern College has set a school fundraising record for the second consecutive year, receiving more than $11.04 million during the 2025–26 fiscal year.
The total represents an increase of more than 12% from the previous record of $9.85 million, which the college established during the 2024–25 fiscal year. Northwestern’s fiscal year ended June 30.
Northwestern Fund Reaches New High
Giving to the Northwestern Fund also reached a record level for the second year in a row. Donors contributed $1.456 million to the fund, an increase of 2.6% from last year’s total of $1.419 million.
The Northwestern Fund provides unrestricted gifts that the college can use for its operational needs. Northwestern says those contributions help reduce the annual cost of an education at the college by as much as $1,200 per student.
Money from the fund supports student financial aid, academic programs, student development and auxiliary needs. Contributions are also used for administrative expenses and the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
College Expresses Gratitude to Donors
Jackie Davis, Northwestern’s vice president for advancement, says the college is grateful for the continued support behind two consecutive record-breaking years.
“We are incredibly humbled and grateful to our faithful supporters for making two consecutive record-breaking years of giving possible,” Davis says. “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.”
