Giving to Butler
Your gifts fuel our mission.
At Butler University, we are committed to preparing all learners to lead meaningful lives. When you give to Butler, you are creating life-changing opportunities for future generations of students.
Since our founding in 1855, many generous donors have paved the way for the Butler University we know today through meaningful investments of time, talent, and treasure. Giving back has always been part of The Butler Way. In the Office of University Advancement, we are honored to match the Butler community’s philanthropic interests with University needs in support of Butler’s mission and strategic direction.
As we aim to fulfill Butler’s mission to “boldly innovate” and “broadly educate,” we are seeking philanthropic support for three key objectives: creating access for all learners, providing an excellent student experience, and enriching communities.
With these objectives in mind, the areas listed below represent our current top giving priorities. I invite you to explore the pages below or contact our office to learn more about how you can make an impact through your philanthropic giving. Thank you for joining in our mission through your gifts.
Jonathan D. Purvis, CFRE
Vice President
University Advancement & Marketing
In the Office of University Advancement, we are honored to match the Butler community’s philanthropic interests with University needs in support of Butler’s mission.
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Sharon Boyack Myers ’90 earned her undergraduate degree in Arts Administration from the Jordan College of the Arts and has remained deeply connected to Butler through service on committees, philanthropic giving, mentorship of students, and more. Sharon’s connection to Butler is exemplified by her ongoing support and lifelong friendships forged on campus. She served for […]
Butler University announced today that Trustee Rebecca Graham Paul ʼ70, MS ʼ75 has committed $12 million to the University through a future estate gift to support Butler Athletics. The gift, announced on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, is the largest documented estate commitment in University history and the largest gift ever to Butler […]
Butler University recently received a $4.4 million gift commitment from an anonymous donor in memory of two beloved former Butler faculty members, Bill Ney ʼ58 MS ʼ67, and Ed Shaughnessy ʼ58 MA ʼ63. The gift is a testament to the enduring influence of dedicated Butler faculty members in the lives of their students and in […]