Nee Ts'e Neyh (We All Give or Help) Donor Campaign

“I feel privileged and honored to receive a scholarship from Doyon Foundation.” “This award has greatly alleviated my financial burdens and pressures.” “The Doyon Foundation has been a source of financial and moral support.” “Doyon Foundation has been vital to my success.” “I can never thank Doyon enough.”

These are just a few of the quotes we’ve heard from students who have received Doyon Foundation scholarships – scholarships that are made possible with the support of our Nee Ts’e Neyh donors.

Nee Ts’e Neyh, which means “we all give or help” in the Athabascan Koyukon dialect, is one of Doyon Foundation’s major fundraising efforts. By making an annual donation of at least $250, our Nee Ts’e Neyh members enable the Foundation to provide competitive, basic and vocational scholarships to part-time and full-time, Alaska Native, higher education students.

There are many benefits to becoming a Nee Ts’e Neyh member. For example:
  • All Nee Ts’e Neyh contributions are directly applied to general scholarship funding – not one dollar is spent on overhead or fundraising costs.
  • Members are recognized on Doyon Foundation’s Web site, in newsletters, e-newsletters, press releases and annual report, and at various Foundation events.
  • Members who contribute $1,000 or more receive the limited edition Ron Manook pin distinguishing them as leading members of the Nee Ts’e Neyh program.
  • Members have the knowledge they are truly making a positive, profound difference in the lives – and future success – of Alaska Native students.
If you are interested in helping Alaska Native students achieve their educational, professional and personal aspirations, please consider becoming a supporter of Doyon Foundation’s Nee Ts’e Neyh program.

To become a member, fill out our online Nee Ts'e Neyh Donor Form, or download a PDF of the Nee Ts'e Neyh Donor Form. Completed forms may be returned to Doyon Foundation, 1 Doyon Place, Suite 300, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701.

For more information, contact Sharon McConnell Gillis, Doyon Foundation’s executive director, at 1.888.478.4788 ext. 2051, 907.459.2051 or gilliss@doyon.com.

Thank You
It is with deep gratitude that Doyon Foundation thanks the following individuals and groups who have supported the Nee Ts’e Neyh program since its inception:

Aaron Schutt & Marissa FlanneryAmerican Mechanical Inc.
Anna Huntington-KriskaAnnette Evans Smith
Anthony & Amanda MallottASRC Energy Services
Bettina & Brad ChastainBettina Chastain
Betty Jean and Fred OlinBrad Chastain
Brian Rogers & Sherry ModrowByron and Toni Mallot
Charlene MarthCharlene Ostbloom
Charles D. BrowerChris Arend Photography
CIRIColin Chapman
Conoco Phillips AlaskaConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.
Dawn Dinwoodie & Rod WorlDoyon Universal Services
Edward HerbertEliza Jones
Erika SwansonEsther Combs
Ethan SchuttFlorence Carroll
Georgianna LincolnGeri Simon
Great Northwest, Inc.Information Insights
Janine Fate-AvnerJennifer Fate Velaise
Jennifer MaguireJosephine Malemute
Julie BiddleKaren & Jeffrey Dieringer
Kathy MayoMarc Stemp
Mike and Linda LasherMike Irwin
Mitchell AllenNabors Alaska Drilling, Inc.
Norm & Nancy PhillipsOrie Williams
Ralph and Gretchen HammRick Agnew
Ron WilsonSarah Sherry
Scott Jepsen & Amber BabcockShane Derendoff
Sharon McConnell GillisShay Huntington McEwen
Shirley LeeSusan Paskvan
Tanana Chiefs ConferenceThe Usibelli Foundation
Tom and Ruth NighswanderWells Fargo Bank
William B. and Cheryl OdomGareth and Miranda Wright