Reasons to Give

IPFW has flourished into a prominent institution of excellence in academics and research, while enriching the lives of students, our community and beyond.  The visionaries of IPFW – donors who are comprised of alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff, community and global partners—all realize the importance of private gifts in order for IPFW to remain and excel as a world-class institution. 

These donors realize why their gifts are so essential to the success and growth of IPFW.

Note: Only about 50% of the university’s operating budget comes from tuition and state support. The remaining budget depends upon donor support and other funding. Donor support keeps tuition more affordable and more reasonable for all of our students. 

No matter the amount you choose to give, by your generous donation you can help build upon IPFW’s excellence in education, research, arts, sciences, community outreach, athletics…to wherever you decide to direct your support.

Gifts from Donors Ensure IPFW’s Success in its Numerous Endeavors to:

• Provide an Attainable Education
  The expense of earning a college degree is ever increasing. Your gift keeps tuition more affordable and within reach for more students who might not otherwise have the opportunity for higher education. For undergraduate students who verify financial need, the typical financial aid package covers only a portion of tuition and fees. In addition, your gift helps to provide much needed scholarships for students to further their education and career objectives.
• Acquire Quality Faculty and Staff
  Our continuing pledge to recruiting and retaining the most outstanding faculty in all fields reassures us that IPFW will continue its history of academic excellence, research, discovery and competitive growth for the future.
• Develop Facilities that Nurture Teaching, Learning, Research and Discovery
  The knowledge our students and faculty acquire at IPFW may be life changing. But where and how this knowledge is obtained can make all the difference in the experience. IPFW is continuously evolving and expanding our campus and facilities to provide our faculty and students with the best resources to promote top notch academic results and enhance the IPFW experience and pursuits.
• Cultivate Economic Progress
  IPFW is committed to its responsibility to the people and the state of Indiana. Funding IPFW fosters our goal of world-class faculty, outstanding staff, creative research, and cutting-edge facilities which will in turn strengthen the state’s economic development, supply employment and improve the quality of life which will ensure that IPFW continues to excel as a vital resource to Indiana.
• Remain a Visionary to Future Discoveries
  Research is an ever diligent undertaking at IPFW. The result of this research is indispensable to the discoveries and inventions which improve our services, products, health, longevity and quality of life. We remain focused on our commitment to harbor creative thinking and discovery which ultimately improves our students, faculty, campus, the state of Indiana and our society for an ever evolving universe.
• Promote Philanthropy
  Your gift supports the mission of IPFW and makes you a proud member of the IPFW family. When you give, you begin to make a difference for your community’s tomorrow…today, to wherever you direct your support. When you give, you do not give alone. By giving, you send a positive message to other potential donors. The positive message of giving is contagious and will entice others to give as well. In addition, not only will positive thinkers like you begin to give, but many employers will match the size of your donation. All it takes is a simple form from this Web site and your gift will be doubled.