Giving & Partnerships
Corporation and foundation support make many of the university's
finest accomplishments possible. Below are just a few of the many
ways your organization can partner with Butler.
Endowed Faculty Positions
Faculty chairs and professorships are among the most important
resources any university can have in assembling and maintaining a
distinguished faculty. Endowed positions provide a stable,
dependable source of income for special teaching and research
materials, library acquisitions, salary supplements, and travel
assistance.
By endowing a chair, professorship, or fellowship, your
organization is demonstrating its commitment to Butler University's
academic mission. A faculty endowment will permanently associate
your company/foundation name with the accomplishments of scholars
who hold the position you create while increasing your visibility
within the university.
Scholarship Support
Talented and committed graduate and undergraduate students are
Butler University's lifeblood. The university has given the highest
priority to their education and career preparation since its
founding. But student support includes more than scholarships to
cover tuition and living expenses. It provides enrichment funds to
support special research opportunities with faculty, internships,
study abroad, and creative experiences. In addition, it recognizes
superior achievement.
By supporting Butler University students through fellowships and
scholarships, you provide a permanent legacy at the university
while establishing relationships with the talented students who are
offered the support provided by your organization.
Academic Program Support
Program support allows Butler University to constantly refresh
and renew its academic programs and move into new disciplines as
opportunities arise. By providing support for educational programs, organizations
contribute to the enhancement of our students' education. When
supporting programs, you are making a clear commitment to the
future of the university and are establishing a link with these new
fields of study.
Capital Projects
Modern, well-designed buildings and facilities are vital
environments to nurture creative ideas and innovative developments.
Funding these capital projects allows organizations
to make a substantial and visible investment in the future of
Butler University while improving the overall educational value
received by the students.
Equipment and Gifts-in-Kind
The need for scientific and other specialized equipment for
classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and offices is always present.
Butler University depends on philanthropic
sources - especially corporate
partnerships - for gifts-in-kind and direct support that
will help maintain a state-of-the-art, industry relevant
educational experience.
Gifts-in-kind are non-cash donations used by the university to
carry out its educational, research and outreach missions. Examples
of gifts-in-kind include:
- computers
- software
- furniture
- books, music, scripts
- office items
- laboratory instrumentation
- construction materials