The Legacy of Giving
What if Joseph Wharton had decided to invest in another enterprise rather than the unproven idea of a collegiate school of business? Would we know his name? Would we celebrate him as a visionary? In 1881 Wharton made his gift to demonstrate his commitment to a community that nurtured his success and to transform the way in which business was conducted. 125 years later, it is the students, alumni and friends of the institution and their impact on the global marketplace that drive the School's pioneering vision forward, continuing a legacy of giving that has lasted for generations.
The Importance of Philanthropy
Higher education exists and thrives in this country because of philanthropic support. The School could not have achieved its present level of excellence without generous support from our alumni and friends who keep Wharton first on their list of philanthropic priorities. On behalf of the next generation of Wharton leaders, thank you for helping to build on the foundation of Joseph Wharton's commitment and giving back to the School.
The Importance of Participation
The need to raise annual unrestricted funds to support and enhance the daily efforts of the Wharton School is critical. The Wharton Fund provides resources to fund high-priority initiatives of the School: it helps invigorate our innovations in academic programs and student and alumni services; it builds our competitiveness in attracting the best students and faculty; it supports communications outreach and cutting edge initiatives; it gives us the flexibility to pursue new opportunities at the moment they appear. The Wharton Fund also helps to bridge the gap between the actual cost of educating an MBA student at Wharton and the income generated from tuition and endowment. Your support will enable us to build upon our rich traditions of excellence.
New, renewed, and increased yearly gifts to the annual fund provide an immediate base of support that makes a real and lasting difference. As individuals whose lives have been impacted by the School you realize that Wharton and its mission are bigger than any of us. Your support, no matter the dollar amount, will help the School maintain its unmatched level of educational excellence. Thank you for keeping Wharton first on your list of philanthropic priorities.