Where to Give
Regardless of size, each gift given at the University of Northern Iowa strengthens the student experience and supports access to a transformational education. You too can impact current and future Panthers by supporting your passion. Learn more about the funds featured on our giving pages:
Annual Fund
Giving any amount to the Annual Fund advances UNI’s educational mission and helps support the most immediate needs for students.
Alumni Association Engagement Fund
The UNI Alumni Engagement Fund is a critical source of support for the UNI Alumni Association enabling programs designed to communicate, engage, and connect alumni and friends across the country.
College Deans' Funds
The Deans' funds allow students and faculty to do research, internships, professional development, study abroad and more.
- College of Business Dean’s Quasi-Endowed Fund for Excellence
- College of Education Quasi-Endowed Fund for Excellence
- CHAS (Arts) Dean’s Quasi-Endowed Fund for Excellence
- CHAS (Natural Sciences) Dean’s Quasi-Endowed Fund for Excellence
- CSBS Dean’s Fund for Excellence
- Graduate College Dean’s Fund for Excellence
Friends of Gallagher Bluedorn
Friends of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center support vital programs like the Kaleidoscope school-time series and outreach programs, bringing the performing arts to more than 40,000 students every year.
Library Fund for Excellence
A fund to support Rod Library programming, employee recognition, and other non-collections needs.
Panther Completion Endowment
The Panther Completion Grant is a one-time tuition assistance program supporting unpaid UBills that prevent junior and senior standing students from registering for classes or applying for graduation.
Panther Pantry
The purpose of the Panther Pantry is to serve students who are impacted by food insecurity by providing free food and basic necessities to students.
Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund assists UNI students by providing limited emergency financial assistance to currently enrolled students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses due to an emergency.
Students First Scholarship
A general scholarship fund administered by Financial Aid to support students with unmet financial need.
UNI Athletics VIP Fund
The UNI Athletics VIP Fund, UNI Athletics's unrestricted fund, provides the framework to support our immediate needs while providing flexibility to support short and long-term initiatives.
Other Designations
To designate your gift to other programs, select “Other Designation” and write in the name of the program. Here are some other funds to consider:
- John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Early Founders Program
- Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention
- Rainbow Fund Scholarship
- Student Accessibility Services
- Tallgrass Prairie Center Endowed Fund for Excellence
- UNI Counseling Center Program Fund
- UNI-CUE Fund for Excellence
- Wellness and Recreation Services