NIU Today

Monday, Jan. 21, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that closes schools and other government offices. But several groups on campus are working to make sure that the annual commemoration of the famed civil rights leader’s birthday is not just a day off but a call to action. From Tuesday, Jan. 22,...

It’s hard to underestimate the importance of the holiday season for many nonprofit organizations. About 70 percent of Americans donate money to charitable causes. And according to the Giving USA Foundation, individuals account for 81 percent of all revenue to nonprofit organizations, the largest source by far. “For many nonprofits, the bulk of their individual...

Each year, NIU students create flyers, buttons and speeches to petition support as they run for an elected office or position on campus. They pursue efforts to get involved, gain leadership experience and enhance their educational journey at Northern Illinois University. Join the Women’s Resource Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in...

The Center for Non-Governmental Organization Leadership and Development (NGOLD) and the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) are co-sponsoring a presentation about how the upcoming presidential election might impact the nonprofit sector. The free event is open to faculty, staff, students and the community. It will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, ...

NIU’s Center for Non-Governmental Organization Leadership and Development (NGOLD) and the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) are co-sponsoring two opportunities to learn about tax exemption for nonprofit organizations. The first event is a free workshop for students only. It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in LaTourette Hall, Room 200....