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Support

We invite you to discover how you can make a difference in the lives of students today and tomorrow, and explore the impact your gift makes.

Every gift serves a mission to offer the best education and opportunities to our students.  Your generous support elevates NDSCS as a leader in undergraduate education. Thank you to all our NDSCS/NDSSS Alumni and friends of the college for helping us continue the “Tradition of Success.”


Ways to Give

You can make a gift with your credit or debit card from your computer, smartphone or by calling our office, by mailing a check or by setting up a planned gift. An in-kind gift of goods or services can also be donated to the College by using the NDSCS Foundation In-Kind form.  When making a gift, you can choose the fund or area of the college you wish to support.

Gifts to the Annual Alumni Foundation Campaign

The NDSCS Alumni Foundation Annual Fund consists of unrestricted annual gifts.  This flexible funding allows administrators to strategically address emerging needs in all areas.  Recently it has supported student leadership development, equipment for academic departments and helped students with emergency situations.  

Every year more than 2,000 people affirm their commitment to NDSCS through gifts.  Make an immediate, tangible difference in the lives of NDSCS students by giving to the NDSCS Alumni Foundation Annual Fund.  Your generosity is appreciated.

  • $1-$99 Donation: Annual Gift
  • $100-$299 Donation: Science of Success Club
  • $300-$499 Donation: NDSCS 300 Club
  • $500-$999 Donation: Heritage Club
  • $1,000 Donation: 1903 Founders Club
  • $2,500 Donation: Visionary Club
  • $5,000 Donation: Old Main Club

Become a Member of the Catbacker/Letterwinners Club

Gifts to the Catbackers/ Letterwinners Club are an important source of support for our Wildcat student athletes. They enable NDSCS to fund scholarships, travel, purchase equipment and enhance facilities.  Our student athletes are as competitive in their respective sports as they are in the classroom. 

Join at any of eight club levels with varying benefits. Your support is an investment in our student athletes and their pursuit of academic and competitive excellence.  Once a Wildcat – Always a Wildcat!  Visit NDSCSWildcats.com for more information on the sports teams.

  • $25-$99 Donation: Red & Black Club
  • $100-$199 Donation: Athletic Club
  • $200-$399 Donation: Wildcat Club
  • $400-$699 Donation: Bleacher Club
  • $700-$999 Donation: Top Cat Club
  • $1,000 Donation: Director’s Club
  • $1,500 Donation: President’s Club
  • $3,000 Donation: Ambassador’s Club

Support the Arts

The NDSCS Performing Arts Patron Club donations support the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Wildcat Singers and the Theatrical productions.  We know you appreciate the value of fine arts on campus and the community.  Thanks for helping us provide these opportunities to our NDSCS students!  Plan to attend one of the NDSCS music concerts or plays.

  • $50 Donation: Patron Level
  • $100 Donation: Sustaining Level
  • $150 Donation: President’s Level
  • $200+  Donation: Benefactor Level

Donations can also be made to a specific department at NDSCS, Memorial Gift or an Annual Scholarship. The Wildcats Care Grant provides financial assistance to NDSCS students who face sudden, unforeseen emergency or crisis situations with the goal of keeping these students enrolled. Please click the links below to make your gift today. To learn more, call the Foundation at 701-671-2247.

IRA Rollover to Gift Annuity

Do you own an IRA? Would you like to give more to charity but need the retirement income? Have you considered a charitable gift annuity in the past but weren’t ready? If you answered “yes” to these questions, now is an excellent time to consider a charitable gift annuity with our organization.

Supporting NDSCS

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Annual Giving Campaign

NDSCS & the Alumni Foundation remain dedicated to moving forward with our strong traditions, programs, experiences, outcomes and support.

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Giving Day

Find information about the next National Philanthropy Day when the Alumni Foundation will hold a 24-hour online campaign. Funds raised will help the Foundation carry out its mission of supporting NDSCS.

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Scholarships & Endowments

See your gifts in action! Scholarships available to students include academic, athletic, performing arts, technology and service, science and business and general.

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Planned Giving

Create a lasting legacy with your gift. Let us help you tailor your charitable gift to your financial, tax or estate planning objectives.

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Tribute Donations

Memorial or honorary gifts are a thoughtful way to remember a loved one or someone close to you. A tribute gift can be made online or by mailing a check to the NDSCS Alumni Foundation.