Gift processing and information management is managed through Advancement Services. Information Management Advancement Services is responsible for maintaining and managing all information in Northern Illinois University's constituent database. The university maintains the database in order to effectively and actively communicate with its constituents which include alumni, friends, parents, organizations, corporations, and businesses. Submit a Request for Information Advancement Services makes every effort to maintain accurate and current information on all of Northern's consituents, and your assistance is appreciated in this effort. If there are any changes in your address, employment status, telephone numbers , e-mail addresses, marital status, etc.), please let the university know via one of the following methods: 1. In writing to: Northern Illinois University Advancement Services 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, IL 60115 2. By telephone: (815) 753-1626   3. By e-mail: advancementservices@niu.edu   4. Use the Online Update Form   Gift Processing The university is grateful for your commitment and support. Each gift is meaningful as it positively impacts our students and programs. Therefore, Advancement Services makes every effort to receipt and acknowledge gifts within 48 hours of receiving them in our office.   To learn more about how to make a gift to the university, visit the Ways to Give section of this Web site.