Thank A Donor Day
A day celebrating donors to The Wharton Fund whose support fuels innovation, opportunity, and excellence across the Wharton community.
Dean Erika James Thanks You
Celebrate Thank A Donor Day with a kickoff message of gratitude from Erika James, dean of the Wharton School.
A Thank You Message From the Senior Director
As senior director of The Wharton Fund, I’m honored to take this opportunity to celebrate you and the difference you make.
Your support of The Wharton Fund has an immediate and tangible impact — fueling opportunities for students, empowering faculty, and bolstering every part of the Wharton community. Each dollar is put to work immediately and fully invested in advancing Wharton’s mission each year.
I hope you’ll take a moment to explore the stories below to see how your support drives opportunity and excellence across Wharton — today and for generations to come.
Beth Truta Morris
Senior Director, The Wharton Fund
Wharton External Affairs
Thank A Donor Day
A day celebrating donors to The Wharton Fund whose support fuels innovation, opportunity, and excellence across the Wharton community.
Dean Erika James Welcomes You to Thank A Donor Day
Celebrate Thank A Donor Day with a kickoff message of gratitude from Erika James, dean of the Wharton School.
A Thank You Message From the Senior Director
As senior director of The Wharton Fund, I’m honored to take this opportunity to celebrate you and the difference you make.
Your support of The Wharton Fund has an immediate and tangible impact — fueling opportunities for students, empowering faculty, and bolstering every part of the Wharton community. Each dollar is put to work immediately and fully invested in advancing Wharton’s mission each year.
I hope you’ll take a moment to explore the stories below to see how your support drives opportunity and excellence across Wharton — today and for generations to come.
Beth Truta Morris
Senior Director, The Wharton Fund
Wharton External Affairs
Thank You Messages from 2026 Wharton Alumni Fellows
“Because of donors like you, I have access to world-class resources like MBA Career Management. Thank you for investing in my personal and professional development.”
“I had the incredible opportunity to strengthen my problem-solving skills during a Leadership Venture in Antarctica, thanks to donors like you. Your support fuels immersive learning for my generation and the next.”
“Your support eases the financial burden of tuition and living expenses, which allows students like me to focus on leadership and learning. Thank you for making this Wharton experience possible.”
Thank You Messages from 2026 Wharton Alumni Fellows
“Because of donors like you, I have access to world-class resources like MBA Career Management. Thank you for investing in my personal and professional development.”
“I had the incredible opportunity to strengthen my problem-solving skills during a Leadership Venture in Antarctica, thanks to donors like you. Your support fuels immersive learning for my generation and the next.”
“Your support eases the financial burden of tuition and living expenses, which allows students like me to focus on leadership and learning. Thank you for making this Wharton experience possible.”
Your Support in Action
Unrestricted giving supported the below areas during the 2025 fiscal year.
Interact with the pie graph to view percentage details.
MBA Financial Aid (31%)
MBA Financial Aid opened doors for the next generation of global learners to say yes to a Wharton education.
Technology and Digital Resources (20%)
Improvements to the School’s digital infrastructure ensured the Wharton community excelled in hybrid modes of collaboration.
Administrative Departments (13%)
Administrative departments played a crucial role in driving Wharton’s growth by advancing the School’s brand and strengthening its global network.
Student Programming (13%)
A hallmark of the Wharton education, experiential learning taught students to navigate the current business landscape through critical thinking.
Facilities (12%)
Ongoing investments in Wharton’s facilities fostered state-of-the-art spaces that encouraged student success.
Global Research and Initiatives (7%)
Wharton’s global initiatives expanded the classroom to every corner of the world.
Research Centers (4%)
Through groundbreaking efforts in analytics, behavioral research, and AI, Wharton continued to shape the future of business innovation.
Your Support in Action
Unrestricted giving supported the below areas during the 2025 fiscal year.
Interact with the pie graph to view percentage details.
MBA Financial Aid (31%)
MBA Financial Aid opened doors for the next generation of global learners to say yes to a Wharton education.
Technology and Digital Resources (20%)
Improvements to the School’s digital infrastructure ensured the Wharton community excelled in hybrid modes of collaboration.
Administrative Departments (13%)
Administrative departments played a crucial role in driving Wharton’s growth by advancing the School’s brand and strengthening its global network.
Student Programming (13%)
A hallmark of the Wharton education, experiential learning taught students to navigate the current business landscape through critical thinking.
Facilities (12%)
Ongoing investments in Wharton’s facilities fostered state-of-the-art spaces that encouraged student success.
Global Research and Initiatives (7%)
Wharton’s global initiatives expanded the classroom to every corner of the world.
Research Centers (4%)
Through groundbreaking efforts in analytics, behavioral research, and AI, Wharton continued to shape the future of business innovation.
Why do you support The Wharton Fund?
As part of Thank A Donor Day, hear from alumni and friends about why giving to The Wharton Fund matters to them.
Why do you support The Wharton Fund?
As part of Thank A Donor Day, hear from alumni and friends about why giving to The Wharton Fund matters to them.
“I want to make sure future students have the same amazing experience at Wharton that I had.”
WG’06
“I give to The Wharton Fund because I believe in the importance of leadership development through education – and no school fosters business innovators in service of the public good better than Wharton.”
WG’25
“I am grateful to the education I received and would like to see Wharton’s mission, legacy and impact amplified in the future.”
WG’13
“I’m appreciative of the lessons learned, friends and connections I’ve made and the fact that there is a strong and supportive alumni base already ready to assist.”
WG’98
“To support the Wharton School’s premier education program and to celebrate 50 years of my graduation from Wharton.”
WG’75
“I so appreciate having been sponsored by my company for the Wharton Executive MBA, and it’s my way of paying it forward.”
WG‘97
“I just attended my Wharton MBA class 20-year reunion this May. My Wharton years remain to be the best years of my student life. My husband and I also met at Wharton and we’re grateful for the School.”
WG’05
“The greatest return is not measured in capital, but in the leaders Wharton prepares for the generations ahead.”
WG’27
