All In For Wesleyan Fundraiser sets record with $2.7M in donations

Posted on April 15, 2024
Since 2013, All In for Wesleyan has raised more than $15M. (Facebook/Illinois Wesleyan University)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University set a record during the University’s annual All In for Wesleyan fundraising campaign.

Almost four thousand donors raised a record-breaking $2.7M during the fundraiser.
The fundraising total surpasses last year’s record of $2.6M.

An anonymous donor provided a $1M gift during the fundraising campaign.

“All in for Wesleyan is an inspirational day where Titans of the past and present come together and support Titans of today,” said Val Hawkins, Interim Assistant Vice President for Advancement, in a news release. “Year after year, our donors demonstrate their dedication, affinity, and love of this University by setting a new giving record. It’s both inspirational and motivational to see the entire IWU community come together to give back.”

The All In for Wesleyan fundraiser, with its record-breaking success, will continue to support crucial areas such as research endeavors, technology infrastructures, and athletic programming, enhancing the overall IWU experience.

Since 2013, the All in For Wesleyan fundraising campaign has raised almost $16M.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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