Funding Opportunities
Help us fund a year of college-readiness programming for youth in Central Iowa.
Ivy Friends help fund a full year of college-readiness programming, including workshops on civic engagement, leadership, social awareness and community service for high school students in Central Iowa.
- •College-readiness workshops for high school students (grades 9–12)
- •Sessions on civic engagement, leadership, social awareness and community service
- •Mentoring from members of Iota Zeta Omega Chapter
At the discretion of the board, supporters may be recognized at fundraising activities, events or on the website.
Ask about Ivy Friend →Ivy Champions provide major support for the AKAdemy and Scholarship Cotillion, helping students prepare for college and future success throughout the 2026–2027 program year.
- •A full program year of AKAdemy workshops and mentoring
- •The Scholarship Cotillion, where students are presented as Debutantes and Beaux
- •Scholarships that help students take their next step after high school
At the discretion of the board, supporters may be recognized at fundraising activities, events or on the website.
Ask about Ivy Champion →The Ivy Initiative sponsor underwrites one signature AKAdemy workshop, covering the session that brings students, mentors and community leaders together on a focused topic.
- •One signature AKAdemy workshop, from planning to delivery
- •Speakers, materials and space for the session
- •A focused topic that brings students, mentors and community leaders together
At the discretion of the board, supporters may be recognized at fundraising activities, events or on the website.
Ask about Ivy Initiative →Businesses, families and friends can place an ad or a patron listing in the Scholarship Cotillion program to celebrate the Debutantes and Beaux and support the foundation.
- •Business ads in the Scholarship Cotillion program
- •Patron listings for families, friends and supporters
- •A printed keepsake that celebrates each Debutante and Beau
At the discretion of the board, supporters may be recognized at fundraising activities, events or on the website.
Ask about Patron Ads →Members, alumnae and friends can make a direct gift of any size to support the Ivy League AKAdemy, the Scholarship Cotillion and the foundation’s community programs.
- •Gifts of any size from members, alumnae and friends
- •Financial or in-kind contributions
- •Support for the AKAdemy, the Cotillion and other community programs
At the discretion of the board, supporters may be recognized at fundraising activities, events or on the website.
Ask about Direct Gifts →