MBA Reunion Class Gift

The Wharton Fund

The Wharton Fund is the Wharton School’s unrestricted giving fund that is used to support existing programs and initiatives while also serving as the seed money for innovative new ventures. It is only thanks to the many generous annual donors to The Wharton Fund that the School is able to meet its immediate needs and respond quickly to unexpected opportunities.

The Wharton Fund Supports:

• MBA Financial Aid – Contributes to a more equitable student body by ensuring the unparalleled Wharton experience is affordable to students regardless of their financial needs or situation. Approximately 33% of full-time Wharton MBA students receive financial aid from the School.
• Research and Centers – Such as Wharton People Analytics and Wharton Interactive, to research centers like the Learning Lab and the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, Wharton’s research and centers ensure the School remains a hub for global thought leaders.
• Lifelong Learning – Serves Wharton alumni throughout their professional lives with extraordinary resources — online, on-campus, and in regions worldwide.

Benjamin Franklin Society

Benjamin Franklin Society members have an outsized impact on the Wharton School. Membership starts at $2,500 annually. Alumni celebrating their first reunion milestone are eligible to join the Young Franklin Society with a gift to The Wharton Fund of $1,000 or more annually.

Lauder Annual Fund

The Lauder Annual Fund is the Lauder Institute’s unrestricted giving fund. This funding provides the Lauder Institute’s director with the resources to support the Institute’s most pressing needs at their discretion. Your gift to the Lauder Annual Fund strengthens the impact and innovation of the Institute and supports tomorrow’s global business leaders.

The Lauder Annual Fund Supports:

• Student Aid – Providing assistance with tuition, experiential learning costs, and fees is a top priority for the Lauder Institute. Each summer, the Institute sponsors need-based students to participate in Leadership Immersion Internships which promote leadership and intercultural development at organizations either in the U.S. or abroad.
• International Program Development – Immersion opportunities like the bi-annual Lauder Intercultural Ventures and Culture Quest (an Amazing Race-style program) allow students to delve into the context of business outside of the classroom.
• Alumni and Student Engagement – Working to further expand and improve engagement opportunities for Lauder alumni. Recent events like the Africa Futures Symposium and alumni programming are just a few examples of how our community remains connected to the university while sharing industry knowledge.

Matching Gifts

You can double or even triple the impact of your gift if you or your spouse work for a matching gift company. Matching gifts are counted towards Class Gift goals just like any other gift.

Ways to Give

• Give by mail.
  • Checks made payable to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania can be mailed to:
    Wharton External Affairs
    FMC Tower, Suite 500
    2929 Walnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Please make sure to include your name, Reunion class year, and a note designating your gift to The Wharton Fund and/or Lauder Annual Fund.
• For more ways to make your Reunion Class Gift, visit our website or contact your Wharton Fund liaison.