Young Alumni

Students for a few years, alumni for life.

Young Alumni are critical to The Penn Fund’s mission, fostering a community of philanthropy among their peers and making a difference in the lives of today’s undergraduate students.

What is The Penn Fund?

Since 1927, gifts to The Penn Fund—from undergraduate alumni like you—have made a profound and immediate impact on every facet of student life and learning at the University. Donor support provides grant-based financial aid packages to undergraduates, enhances academic programs and campus technology, and fosters community through student clubs and organizations. This longstanding tradition of loyal generosity allows donors to support the University’s greatest needs and highest priorities through the general fund, long-term scholarship support, and special reunion class projects.

Impact

The Penn Fund strengthens every part of the undergraduate experience, ensuring that Penn remains a place of opportunity, innovation, and tradition for generations to come. Learn more about your impact and see a snapshot of your gifts in action.

Ways to Give

There are many personalized ways to make an impact with participatory, loyal, and leadership gifts. No matter how you choose to give, your support strengthens the undergraduate experience and helps Penn meet its most pressing needs. Explore the full range of available giving options.

Alumni within 10 years of graduation are eligible to establish a Young Alumni Scholarship. Your gift of $75,000 may be matched with up to $75,000 in challenge funds to create a scholarship supporting one student each year in perpetuity. Check to see if your company offers a matching gift program.

Giving Societies

Benjamin Franklin Society
The Benjamin Franklin Society recognizes leadership annual giving across the University, with special Young Alumni levels for gifts to The Penn Fund.
- 1-4 years since graduation: $250
- 5-9 years since graduation: $500
- 10-14 years since graduation: $1,000
Learn more about the Benjamin Franklin Society
Ivy Stone Society

The Ivy Stone Society recognizes Penn undergraduate alumni who make consecutive gifts of any amount to The Penn Fund for three or more years.

Learn more about the Ivy Stone Society
Perfect Donor

This is a special group of loyal donors who have given to The Penn Fund every year since graduating, including their Senior year.

Learn more about the Perfect Donor Society

We give special thanks to donors who make it a habit to include The Penn Fund in their annual philanthropic giving. Learn more about our giving societies and recognition opportunities.

Young Alumni Volunteer Opportunities

5th and 10th Reunion Giving Committees

Reunion classes are led by giving committee volunteers who establish both donor and dollar goals. Gifts in honor of milestone celebrations directly benefit The Penn Fund and special projects chosen by several classes.
Regional Benjamin Franklin Society Representatives

Represent the Young Alumni leadership giving community and engage with members of your class as well as those in your region to further the mission of The Penn Fund.
Regional Loyal Donor Ambassadors

Engage with members of your class as well as others in your region to maintain and grow The Penn Fund’s Loyal Donor community.

Be a Young Alumni leader! Get in touch with us to find out about volunteer opportunities for Young Alumni. Fill out this form to learn more or contact us for answers to your questions.