Question: Does my employer’s matching gift count toward my Lauder Annual Fund support? Answer: Absolutely. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if a company has a matching gift policy, please use our Matching Gift Search. For more…Read More

Question: What is the Joseph H. Lauder Society? Answer: The Institute’s leaders in unrestricted annual giving are members of the Joseph H. Lauder Society. Through their generosity, these donors exhibit an unwavering commitment to the Lauder Institute and motivate their peers to increase the impact of their annual fund participation.…Read More

Question: Why did I receive a request for support from The Lauder Annual Fund, as well as the Wharton Fund, or another Penn school? Answer: Because Lauder students earn degrees from both the School of Arts & Sciences and Wharton, alumni often receive appeals from multiple areas of the University.…Read More

Question: How is Lauder Annual Fund support used? Answer: Lauder Annual Fund contributions are flexible resources that support the Lauder Institute, sustaining everything from language immersion programs and regional seminars to faculty research, student financial aid, and cultural programming that strengthens Lauder’s global community. Back to Giving to Wharton

Question: Why is it important to support The Lauder Annual Fund? Answer: Gifts to The Lauder Annual Fund directly sustain the Institute’s distinctive joint-degree program, enriching the global curriculum, funding immersive overseas programs, and ensuring that the Lauder Institute remains at the forefront of international business education. Visit The Lauder Annual…Read More