Get Ready to Give. Grow. Go.
April 21, 2026
Ivy Tech Day is back and bigger than ever!
Join us as we celebrate 19,000 alumni, honor our community partners, and support more than 8,000 current students across our region. Help us meet our goal of raising $35,000 in one day.
How to Make an Impact
7 a.m. — Make Ivy Tech Day Sparkle
The first 50 donors to make a gift of $125 or more will receive a locally handcrafted gift. There is a non-charitable portion of $30 for this item. 
Starting at 5 p.m. — See What the Machine Tool Technology Students Made
The first 35 donors to make a gift of $50 or more will receive a student-made, Ivy Tech-themed item. There is a non-charitable portion for each of the student made items. Non-charitable totals are: $26.66 for the tape dispenser, $15 for the kaleidoscope, and $10 for the coasters.
5–7 p.m. — Keep the Momentum Going
Head to Charlie’s Pub and Grub for live music and the Ivy Tech Tweety Burger of the Day! The burger includes: bacon, lettuce, cheddar cheese, fried green tomato, and a spread of Duke's Mayo.
A portion of the day's sales at Charlie's will be donated to Ivy Tech, so be sure to grab your limited edition Tweety Burger.
ALL DAY — Double Your Impact
By making a gift, you can unlock extra dollars through our Ivy Tech Day challenges!
Unique Donor Challenge | Retiree Donor Challenge | Alumni Donor Challenge | First-time Donor Challenge |
Every 10 unique gifts unlock $1,000 up to $7,000 | Gifts from Ivy Tech retirees will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $1,000). Donating $50 turns into a $100 impact | Gifts from Ivy Tech alumni will unlock an equal amount (up to $1,000). Your $5 gift unlocks an additional $5 to support students | First time donating to Ivy Tech? Your gift will be doubled (up to $3,000). Donate $25, and it will be matched with another $25 |
Visit Local Businesses - on April 21
Culver's | Both Terre Haute Locations | Dine in or carry out and a percentage of sales will go back to Ivy Tech. Present a gift receipt that shows you gave $25 on Ivy Tech Day, get a free cheese curd, or show a $50 gift receipt and get a free value meal.
Gerrie's Italian on 9th | 545 N. 9th St., Clinton | Enjoy a specialty Ivy Tech Day cocktail, the Apple Jolly Rancher! Half of the drink's proceeds will be donated to Ivy Tech.
Kup of Joy | 1252 N Section St. Sullivan, 47882 | Get your caffeine fix at Kup of Joy. Order the Ivy Tech drink-of-the day and a percentage of sales will be donated to Ivy Tech. This drink is offered April 18-21.
The 1880 Mustard Seed | 102 S Market St. Rockville, 47872 | Start your morning of or enjoy an afternoon pick up with a custom Ivy Tech beverage. Proceeds from this beverage will be gifted back to Ivy Tech.
