IN THIS SECTION
Leave your legacy with a $10,000 project on campus!
What will you choose?
We recruit 100 Alumni who want to make a significant impact to the University by combining their donation with the rest of the members to award $10,000 each semester to the group of their choice within Northwood University.
Did you graduate less than one year ago?
Alumni Project 100
How it Works
Involving a collaborative effort, this initiative supports a range of student groups and departments through a competitive process. Participants take part in the evaluation of proposals and are required to uphold impartiality, disclosing any potential conflicts of interest in the grant assessment.
Donation Commitment
Each member must commit to donating $100 per semester ($200 per year). The Alumni Project 100 group will meet and distribute the funds once each semester.
Approved Recipients
The donations will be given to approved Northwood University student groups/departments only.
Proposal Submissions
Each student organization/department that is under consideration will submit a one-page proposal to the Northwood Alumni Council. The Council will then choose the top three finalists for the live presentations.
Competition & Voting Process
The top three proposals will then give their presentations live at the NU Alumni Project 100 meeting. All members will cast their vote.
Those unable to attend the NU Alumni Project 100 meeting are able to submit their vote before the meeting to vote by proxy after reviewing the top three proposals.
Proposal Eligibility
The winning proposal will be ineligible until the following year. All proposals that are not chosen will remain eligible for the next semester’s competition.
Requirements
Donations must be in hand before your vote can count. We accept automatic deduction via ACH or credit card.
The cumulative amount of donations will be awarded to the winning proposal each semester.
Conflict of Interest
Members who are serving on a grant evaluation committee or who are members of the NU Alumni Project 100 are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest. All members are expected to act in an objective and fair manner. In particular, members are expected to refrain from any attempt to gain an unfair advantage for any particular grant applicant.
Become a Member
It’s easy to join Northwood University’s Alumni Project 100. Payments can be made by check or digitally. Mail a check payable to Northwood University with “Alumni Project 100” written in the memo line.
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Sustaining Member
As a sustaining member, you make $50 quarterly payments and your membership will be active year to year.
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One Semester or One Year Member
Join Project 100 for one semester ($100) or one year ($200).
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Young Alumni
Special opportunity for new graduates. Join Project 100 for 50% of the regular rate. Join Project 100 for one semester ($50) or one year ($100).
Funded Projects
These are some of the past funded projects that were made possible through Project 100.
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Fall 2023
Woody’s Secret Society
Create a dedicated space for our beloved mascot Woody and fund student positions to have Woody more visible and available for campus and community events.
![Hand holding an orange flowery water bottle](http://3sq.cossetto.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-rdne-stock-project-6413653-420x270.jpg)
Spring 2023
Agua Access
Installed water bottle filling stations in Lower Miner and DeBois Hall. Before the filling stations were installed there was no water bottle filling options on this side of campus.
![](http://3sq.cossetto.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Hear-You-Project-100-420x270.jpg)
Fall 2022
I Hear You
A mental health project focused on getting students and staff at Northwood University Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certified to become educational resources and servers of mental health help on campus.
![Career closet at Northwood University](http://3sq.cossetto.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2024-01-08-at-3.49.47-PM-420x270.png)
Spring 2022
Career Closet
Created a space where Northwood students, as well as members of the local community, have free access to professional dress for career-oriented events.
![EV charger being used in an automobile](http://3sq.cossetto.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-kindel-media-9800009-420x270.jpg)
Fall 2021
EV Charging Station
Installed two charging stations on campus.
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Spring 2021
NU Idea Center Podcast Studio
Implemented a multimedia podcase program that advances the Northwood Idea, freedom, free enterprise, and entrepreneurship, while also creating and strengthening relationships with entrepreneurs and business professionals that are Living the Idea (Northwood Idea).
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Fall 2020
Financial Leadership Summit
An annual event held by the NU Finance Association to bring alumni and community leaders to campus for students to learn, connect, and network with industry leaders.
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Fall 2019
Timby Media
Purchased media production equipment for Timby Student News show.
![A photo of two happy friends of Northwood University taking part in Tavern 59 event at a Northwood football game.](http://3sq.cossetto.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10022021_Tavern_59_131-420x270.jpg)
Spring 2019
Woody’s Party Equipment
Purchased tents, outdoor furniture, fire pits, picnic tables, and tailgating games to increase involvement and engagement at NU events on campus.
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Fall 2018
Hospitality Enterprises Food Truck
Tent and trailer purchased for hospitality students to use when selling food at the Northwood University International Auto Show and other campus activities.
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Spring 2018
Automotive Aftermarket Project Car
Project car purchased for students to repair and renovate and used to market Northwood at local high schools.
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Fall 2017
Woody’s Wheels
Golf cart to be used on campus by student life to make getting people and equipment from event to event on campus more efficient.
![Student pictured at the Northwood University Fashion Show](http://3sq.cossetto.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/3H2A8840-Edit-420x270.jpg)
Spring 2017
Fashion Marketing Software
Software purchased to enable digital fashion and retailing education to be incorporated into the Fashion Marketing and Management department.
Ways to Stay Involved
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