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Founder's College
Founder’s College

On November 3, 2023, Butler University announced the launch of a new two-year college that will increase access to higher education for high-ability, low-wealth populations in the Indianapolis metro area, set to open in fall 2025. Founder’s College at Butler University was created in partnership with the Come To Believe Network (CTB), a national nonprofit formed to provide higher education institutions with an innovative, yet affordable, results-oriented two-year model designed to exist within selective four-year universities. Students enrolled in Founder’s College can obtain their associate’s degree with little to no debt. After graduating, students will have the option of continuing to pursue their bachelor’s degree at Butler or another four-year university or entering the workforce. We are currently seeking philanthropic partners to support Founder’s College, including Founder’s College Operating Support and the Founder’s College Dean’s Priority Needs Fund.

Founder’s College Dean’s Priority Needs Fund

Founder’s College is one of seven academic Colleges within Butler University, and each College has its own unique needs, priorities, and initiatives. Dean’s Priority Needs Funds allow each academic Dean the flexibility to respond quickly to emerging opportunities, implement innovative ideas, and meet the most pressing needs of the College at any given time. Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty joined Butler University as the inaugural Dean of Founder’s College in June 2024. Philanthropic gifts to the Founder’s College Dean’s Priority Needs Fund will provide crucial funds to allow Dr. Gentle-Genitty to respond to needs as they arise. These funds are especially helpful in successfully launching a new College.

Featured Challenge:

Founder's College Challenge
Join the challenge and support Founder's College! If Founder's College receives 50 gifts on Day of Giving, $25,000 will be unlocked thanks to the generosity of Bob & Kathi Postlethwait. These funds will enhance resources and opportunities for students pursuing two-year associate degrees. Every gift makes a difference in providing accessible and affordable education!

$25,000
Founder's College Challenge
Challenge completed! With your support of over 50 gifts, we were able to unlock $25,000 to enhance resources and opportunities for students pursuing two-year associate degrees. Thank you to Bob and Kathi Postlethwait for making this challenge possible.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
LAS Faculty/Staff Challenge
We did it! Thanks to the generosity of 100+ LAS faculty and staff, we have unlocked $2,500 for the LAS Dean’s Priority Needs Fund. A special thank you to Dean Howard for inspring this challenge and to every faculty member who participated.
Completed
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See who supports Butler!
Which Butler University affiliates are making the largest impact on Day of Giving?
Relationship to Butler
Rank Answer Donors
1 Alumnus/a 625
2 Friend 551
3 Faculty/Staff 400
4 Current or Past Parent 358
5 Student 238
Ended
$100,000
Make your mark! Good Dawgs give back!
We did it Dawgs! Thanks to your generosity we were able to unlock $100,000 towards student scholarships. Thank you to Ken Massaroni '83 and Lori Ziemba '82 for helping to fund this challenge.
1,855 / 1,855 Gifts
Completed
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Campus Leaderboard Challenge
See which areas of campus are excelling on Butler Day of Giving!
Rank Area of Campus Gifts
1 Athletics 1,082
2 College of Communication 347
3 Lacy School of Business 262
4 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 150
5 Butler Blue IV 122
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Graduating Class Leaderboard
See which Butler graduating class will have the highest participation on Day of Giving!
Preferred Class Year
Rank Answer Donors
1 2014 19
2 2024 19
3 1990 17
4 2009 15
5 2002 15
6 2017 15
7 2013 15
8 2008 14
9 1988 14
10 1993 13
11 2005 13
12 2021 12
13 2022 11
14 2016 11
15 1997 11
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Participating Groups
Alumni and Butler Community Engagement Athletics Butler Arts and Events Center Butler Blue IV Career and Professional Success College of Communication College of Education College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Esports Founder's College Jordan College of the Arts Lacy School of Business Libraries Office of Sustainability Scholarships Student Affairs
Rank State Gifts
1 IN 51
2 CA 3
3 NC 2
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