Ivy Tech Foundation Invites Community to Join First Day of Giving
Alumni, public can support nation’s largest singly accredited community college April 11 for Ivy Tech Day
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College has positioned countless healthcare professionals, manufacturing specialists, entrepreneurs, businesses leaders, and other leaders to thrive professionally and help drive Indiana’s economy for nearly 60 years. On April 11 alumni, friends of Ivy Tech, and all Hoosiers can help the College develop a new generation of leaders by contributing to Ivy Tech Day, the College’s first-ever Day of Giving.
Starting at midnight on April 11 – for 24 hours – people everywhere can support the College’s 19 campuses and the 150,000 students who are building brighter futures for themselves and for those around them. The goal is to reach 600 gifts in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the College.
“A day can mean everything, and April 11 will be an extraordinary day for Ivy Tech. We are creating a fun, memorable way to come together and show our collective passion for the College community,” said Ivy Tech Foundation President Courtney Roberts. “The goal at Ivy Tech isn’t graduation day – it’s a better every day after. We are proud of the many ways the graduates of Ivy Tech contribute to our communities across Indiana, and our first Day of Giving is one more way we can come together for the good of our students and the future of our state.”
Ivy Tech Day is part of the Foundation’s 5-year, $285 million campaign. Leading up to the Day of Giving, the Foundation will share stories of impact across the College with the community that capture how Ivy Tech is changing the lives of Hoosiers across the state. Participants can give to the College through the Ivy Tech Foundation – whether it’s $5 or $5,000 – starting at midnight on April 11by visiting ivytech.edu/giveday.
Ivy Tech, founded on March 15, 1963, is the largest singly accredited community college in the U.S. and has been an indispensable lifeline to Indiana communities for nearly 60 years: 8 of 10 people who graduate from Ivy Tech do so without student debt, and 93 percent of graduates stay in Indiana to work in industries that help drive the state’s economy. From the nation’s largest 2-year nursing degree program to tens of thousands of alumni who are non-profit leaders, manufacturing technicians, and small business owners, the college shapes and positions talented leaders who contribute to the state’s thriving ecosystem.
Ivy Tech contributes $3.9 billion annually to Indiana’s economy – including a net impact of $3.6 billion from alumni alone. Ivy Tech awards more than 20,000 degrees and certificates each year.
“Everyone at Ivy Tech is proud of how our graduates have contributed to communities across the state, and we are equally excited about the possibilities ahead,” Roberts said. “We live in an evolving environment that requires us to quickly fill gaps in industries everywhere. Our community of alumni, students, faculty, and partners collectively make it happen.”
More information can be found at www.ivytech.edu/giveday.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns to the needs of the community. The College provides seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a Bachelor’s degree. Follow Ivy Tech on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the most up-to-date information.
About the Ivy Tech Foundation
The Foundation’s most important function is to provide support for Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student fees. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN Ivy Tech, a $285 million statewide fundraising campaign, provides greater opportunity for each of the College’s 19 campuses to educate, train, and support all 92 of Indiana’s counties. Learn more at www.ivytech.edu/InvestINIvyTech.
# # #
Stay up-to-date on the most recent news, photos, and press releases from the Ivy Tech Foundation.
Media Contacts:
Hilary Duncan
Executive Director of Alumni and Annual Fundraising
Ivy Tech Foundation
hduncan41@ivytech.edu
(317) 921-4800
Olivia Martin
Director of Donor Relations and Communications
Ivy Tech Foundation
omartin34@ivytech.edu
(317) 916-7850
For more Ivy Tech news, please visit the College news page.
Ivy Tech Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy – Circle of Ivy awards more than $260,000 to Campuses
Ivy Tech Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy Circle of Ivy awarded $263,649 to 84 projects at its seventh annual Circle of Ivy Gathering last Friday. The initiative raises funds to diminish barriers to higher education for Ivy Tech Community College students. Circle of Ivy has statewide reach, with a focus specifically on campus needs and projects that positively impact students. Since its inception in 2015, Circle of Ivy has grown to more than 1,000 members. In seven years, the members have raised more than $1 million to assist with 384 projects.
Learn MoreIvy Tech Community College Celebrates Distinguished Alumni
Ivy Tech Community College honored 18 individuals across the state selected to receive the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor given to recognize Ivy Tech Alumni. Selected through a highly competitive process, each recipient has made a lasting impact on their community and on Ivy Tech through outstanding professional, philanthropic, or volunteer accomplishments.
Learn MoreIvy Tech Foundation Honors Benefactors of the Year
The Ivy Tech Foundation recently recognized 19 Benefactor Award winners at its Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony last week. During this event, the Foundation honors individuals, corporations, and foundations from Indiana who have considerably impacted Ivy Tech communities and students. The award celebrates the gifts and volunteer service that has been contributed to the College.
Learn MorePepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarships Helping Ivy Tech Prepare for Work
Ivy Tech is one of 20 community colleges to partner with the PepsiCo Foundation on this program. The partnership, in fact, already has supported more than 160 scholarships for Black, Latino, and Hispanic students at Ivy Tech who are studying advanced manufacturing, information technology, business administration, logistics & supply chain, and transportation.
Learn More