Giving Definitions

 Typically philanthropic commitments are paid over a period of three to five years.

Term Gifts

Term funding provides greater financial support upfront than an endowed gift and funding is spent down over a period of years.

Endowed Gifts

An endowed gift provides sustained funding that transforms a program or initiative. This level of philanthropy enables Wharton to confidently launch new initiatives and plan for future activities or address immediate needs.

Unrestricted Gifts

Unrestricted gifts mean that the donor allows Wharton to be flexible in spending the money. The annual fund, also known as The Wharton Fund, is the School’s unrestricted giving program and it helps the daily operations run smoothly, enabling innovation, and provides growth to our students.

Student Support

Students come to Wharton seeking opportunities that prepare them to become the next generation of business leaders. Wharton is committed to recruiting and matriculating the most talented and innovative students who will make a difference across the globe. Financial support plays a significant role in their ability to attend Wharton and maximize their time at the School. You can make a transformative impact on the lives of exceptional Wharton students by establishing and expanding undergraduate scholarships or MBA fellowships.

For more information, please contact
Alison Matejczyk, Interim Chief Advancement Officer
matejczy@wharton.upenn.edu   |   +1.215.898.0097

Research and Programs

Wharton attracts and energizes the best minds, improving research and learning outcomes that make an impact within and far beyond campus. Equipped with proven business fundamentals, leadership development, and innovative knowledge in analytics, entrepreneurship, and finance, Wharton students and alumni launch, grow, and lead companies and organizations that serve the global economy. Your philanthropic support will enable Wharton to develop and expand the innovative programs and research that shape business education and the world over.

For more information, please contact
Alison Matejczyk, Interim Chief Advancement Officer
matejczy@wharton.upenn.edu   |   +1.215.898.0097

Campus

Two campus buildings serve the Wharton and Penn community and spark collaboration, promote teaching excellence, foster innovative learning, and advance analytics that inform decision-making. When you name a space in one of these highly active buildings, your commitment is visible to those who study, meet, learn, and thrive in a world-leading campus environment.

For more information, please contact
Alison Matejczyk, Interim Chief Advancement Officer
matejczy@wharton.upenn.edu   |   +1.215.898.0097

Tangen Hall

Tangen Hall

Wharton Academic Research Building

Wharton Academic Research Building

Image of Huntsman Hall

Jon M. Huntsman Hall

Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall

Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall

Campus

Two campus buildings serve the Wharton and Penn community and spark collaboration, promote teaching excellence, foster innovative learning, and advance analytics that inform decision-making. When you name a space in one of these highly active buildings, your commitment is visible to those who study, meet, learn, and thrive in a world-leading campus environment.

Tangen Hall

Tangen Hall

Wharton Academic Research Building

Wharton Academic
Research Building

Image of Huntsman Hall

Jon M. Huntsman Hall

Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall

Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall

For more information, please contact
Alison Matejczyk, Interim Chief Advancement Officer
matejczy@wharton.upenn.edu   |   +1.215.898.0097

Ways to Give

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact The Wharton Fund at +1.215.898.7868 or whartonfund@wharton.upenn.edu

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