We accepted the responsibility of leading the Endow the Future Campaign because we know that this campaign will make a profound difference for Wilkes, its students, its alumni and its community. We are confident that with our strong alumni base and large number of friends we will be able to reach and even surpass that ambitious goal. With this campaign we will build on the generous legacy that was provided by our founders and past supporters to step forward and make their commitment to Wilkes. Please join us in our campaign to Endow the Future. Together, we can fulfill our dream to enrich the lives of Wilkes students for years to come.
Endowment funds function as the institution's long-term investment portfolio.
They provide the investment income that protects the University and its students from economic uncertainty while also providing income for financial aid, faculty salaries and other key needs. They can educate students at a lower cost, but differ from Wilkes in significant ways that go to the very heart of Wilkes million. Wilkes independence is a cornerstone of its identity as a place where students and faculty participate fully and without reservation in the process of free inquiry. For many Wilkes students, financial aid can make the difference, not only in where they decide to attend college, but whether they decide to go at all. The bulk of these funds must come out of the University's operating budget each year, affecting both tuition costs and the funding of the University's instructional and co-curricular programs.