Building on last year’s success, Ivy Tech Hamilton County aims to raise $30,000 on Ivy Tech Day

Ivy Tech Hamilton County will join campuses across the state in celebrating Ivy Tech Day on April 8, a day of giving and community impact dedicated to supporting student success. This year, the Hamilton County campus has set an ambitious goal of raising $30,000 to fund programs, building upgrades, and student resources – building on the $25,000 raised last year.

Since opening as a full-fledged campus in summer 2021, Ivy Tech Hamilton County has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from serving just over 500 students to now supporting more than 8,500 students. In addition to its growing student population, the campus has helped Hamilton County families save over $4.4 million in college tuition costs through its dual credit programming, which allows high school students to earn college credits at no cost.

To help reach its Ivy Tech Day fundraising goal, the campus is hosting several ticketed events, including:

• Breakfast with Chancellor Kartz, where guests can hear campus updates, the challenges ahead, and how you can play a vital role in shaping the campus’s future.
• Ivy Tech Day Bash, bringing together students, staff, faculty, alumni, board members, partners, and community members for a fun and engaging celebration.
• Community Conversation Panel, featuring industry leaders discussing how Ivy Tech is addressing workforce needs in Hamilton County and beyond.

To purchase tickets or sponsorships for these events, visit giveday.ivytech.edu/hamco.

Thanks to the generosity of Ivy Tech Day sponsors – Community First Bank (Matching Gift Sponsor), Serve Noblesville (Spirit Sponsor), Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (Breakfast Sponsor), Hamilton County Community Foundation (Photobooth Sponsor), and Quality Ingredients Cooking (Snack Sponsor) – Ivy Tech is able to create an exciting and impactful celebration. If you or your organization are interested in making a difference, sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Anyone interested in raising funds on behalf of the campus and spreading the word about Ivy Tech Day can sign up as a social ambassador at link.ivytech.edu/HamCoITD. Social ambassadors will receive a personalized fundraising link to share with their networks, making it easy for friends, family, and colleagues to contribute. Social ambassadors who meet or exceed their fundraising goals for our campus will be invited to a special reception with Chancellor Kartz in June 2025.

Additionally, volunteers are needed for various Ivy Tech Day activities, and community members are encouraged to sign up to help. Volunteers can register at link.ivytech.edu/ITD2025Volunteers.

“At Ivy Tech Hamilton County, we are committed to providing high-quality, affordable education that leads to in-demand careers,” Ivy Tech Hamilton County Chancellor Dr. Rachel Kartz said. “Ivy Tech Day is an opportunity for our community to rally behind our students and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive.”

Community members can show their support by attending an event, becoming a social ambassador, volunteering, or making a direct gift. Supporters can contribute on April 8 at giveday.ivytech.edu/hamco or make a gift any time of year at ivytech.edu/givenow. Help spread the word on social media using #IvyTechDay.