Ivy Tech Foundation Invites Community to Join First Day of Giving

Kokomo, 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, and the College’s campus in Kokomo has been an important part of that heritage. 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, including Ivy Tech Kokomo, and the 150,000 students in Indiana who are building brighter futures for themselves and for those around them. The goal is to reach 600 gifts in celebration of the 60^th 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 11 by 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.