Boldly Butler
Boldly Butler is our commitment to setting the standard for delivering a transformative education with local impact and global reach. To achieve this strategic vision, we've launched the Boldly Butler comprehensive fundraising campaign, the largest in Butler's history, with a goal of raising $325 million by May 31, 2030.
Make a GiftOur Strategy Pillars
Driving the Boldly Butler vision are three core commitments that will guide our three-year strategic direction.
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Transformational Learning Experiences
We commit to delivering highly relevant, engaging, and personalized transformational learning experiences that prepare all learners to achieve professional success and lead lives of meaning.
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Dynamic Campus & Community
We commit to building a dynamic campus and community that enriches our students’ experience and enhances our neighbors’ lives by propelling the economic and cultural vitality of Central Indiana.
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Thriving Butler
We commit to creating a thriving Butler, recognized as a premier national university with global reach, centered on a culture of growth, and built to endure.
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Fundraising Initiatives
We now invite you to join us in bringing this vision to life as we aspire to raise $325 million by May 31, 2030, in support of the Boldly Butler strategic direction. We are seeking philanthropic support of the following specific strategy-aligned funding initiatives because of their outsized ability to affect transformational positive change for our students and members of our community.
Initiatives for which donors can provide support:
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Supporting student scholarships Including those for graduates of Founder’s College, Butler’s new two-year college for high-ability, low-wealth students. Learn More -
Faculty support Ensuring our students are mentored by excellent faculty within Butler’s distinctive, relationship-rich academic environment. Learn More
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Experiential learning Expanding access to internships, undergraduate research, and study abroad. Learn More
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Health Professions Preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders and addressing social drivers of health through an expansion of health professions programs. Learn More
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Athletics Enhancing the distinctive value of Butler Athletics and the transformational educational benefits of our holistic student-athlete experience. Learn More
Bold Visions need Bold Partners
Every gift fuels our vision. Thank you for investing in our students and community through your philanthropic gifts to the Boldly Butler campaign. With your help, we are making steady progress toward our goal.