Donor Offers $1.5 Million Matching Gift to Alverno College

An anonymous donor who believes in the mission of Alverno College has stepped forward to challenge the Alverno community to come together in support of the College. The donor will match up to $1.5 million in gifts made to Alverno from May 3, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The announcement was made today by President Christy L. Brown, JD, during her presidential inauguration address.

“This generous contribution shows confidence among our donors in our collective mission to prepare women for lives of personal and professional distinction and meaningful engagement with the world, and to provide an abilities-based education. This gift will support our endeavors towards financial sustainability. It also is a call to action to all who know, love or have been impacted and touched by Alverno through education, a coworker in their workplace, or a friend. It is a challenge for us all to rally together in solidarity and determination to create a new, stronger Alverno College,” said President Brown.

Anyone who wishes to make a contribution may donate at alverno.edu/give.

About Alverno College

Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college for women. Founded in 1887 by the School Sisters of St. Francis, Alverno promotes the academic, personal, and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Certificate programs, digital badges, degree completion programs and graduate programs are open to all genders. A leader in higher education innovation, Alverno has earned international accolades for its highly effective ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, which emphasizes hands-on experience and develops in-demand skills. The college, Wisconsin’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution, ranks among the top schools in the Midwest for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and innovation by U.S. News & World Report.