You have many opportunities to support annual giving at the University as a volunteer. The contributions of volunteers give the University’s programs greater reach and impact and help to advance this extraordinary institution.
Limited or single-day volunteer commitments
#CATSGiveBack Ambassadors
You can be a part of the biggest one-day fundraising effort at Northwestern University! #CATSGiveBack is Northwestern’s celebration of #GivingTuesday, the global day of philanthropy held every year on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Ambassadors help by getting involved and spreading the word about this event through all types of communication including social media. For more information, contact the Annual Giving team at giving@northwestern.edu.
Ongoing volunteer commitments
Northwestern University Leadership Circle (NULC) Regional Board Volunteers
The dedicated leadership donors who serve on NULC Regional Boards in cities with a concentrated alumni presence help build the Leadership Circle community and raise critical annual funds for the University. To learn more, please contact the NULC team by phone at 847-467-2384 or by email at
nu-leadership@northwestern.edu.
Learn more about other Northwestern volunteer opportunities.