Giving to Wharton

Under the leadership of Dean Erika James, Wharton is redefining business education for a new era. Philanthropic support accelerates innovative research and bolsters the School’s ability to prepare students, faculty, and alumni to address the world’s most pressing challenges.

Giving Societies

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The Wharton Partnership

The Wharton Partnership is the network of corporations and foundations that helps fuel Wharton’s contributions to the world.

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Benjamin Franklin Society

Established in 1955, the Benjamin Franklin Society (BFS) is the University of Pennsylvania’s leadership annual giving circle.

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Wharton Fund Loyalty Society

The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society recognizes committed donors who have given three or more consecutive fiscal years to The Wharton Fund.

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Hattersley Society

The Hattersley Society honors alumni and friends who have provided for Wharton’s future through life income, bequest, and other estate and planned gifts.

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Joseph H. Lauder Society

Joseph H. Lauder Society members exhibit dedication in giving to the Lauder Institute and motivate others to increase their impact through annual fund participation.

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Giving Societies

Wharton Partnershp

The Wharton Partnership

The Wharton Partnership is the network of corporations and foundations that helps fuel Wharton’s contributions to the world.

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Image of Ben Franklin Statue

Benjamin Franklin Society

Established in 1955, the Benjamin Franklin Society (BFS) is the University of Pennsylvania’s leadership annual giving circle.

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Wharton Fund Loyalty Society

Recognizes the committed donors of The Wharton Fund who have given three or more consecutive fiscal years.

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Hattersley Society

Recognizes all alumni and friends who have provided for Wharton’s future through life income, bequest, and other estate and planned gifts.

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Joseph H. Lauder Society

Through their generosity, these donors exhibit an unwavering commitment to the Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies and motivate their peers to increase the impact of their annual fund participation.

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Planned Giving

To some, charitable giving is an annual donation or a pledge to support a particular goal or campaign. To others, it is a thoughtful way of sharing the benefits of your life’s work with the organizations that you care about. Planned giving is a way to share a piece of yourself now and create a lasting legacy for future generations.

Funding Opportunities

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Student Support

Increase access and excellence through financial aid that allows exceptional undergraduate students to attend Wharton; increase merit-based financial aid resources to recruit and matriculate top MBA candidates; and ensure that all students can take full advantage of the Wharton experience.

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Research and Programs

Expand programs and research that supports the steady growth of student interest and scholarship in entrepreneurship, analytics, and financial innovation, while creating learning-by-doing opportunities and mentorship.

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Campus

Invest in state-of-the-art facilities that comprise the signature Wharton experience and bring members of the School and University community together to create, exchange, and discover.

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