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Triple your impact! Thanks to a generous donation from Marti & John Sutton all gifts to The Professional Attire Fund will be matched two to one up to $25,000!
That means if you give $50, then the match will provide $100, and the cause will receive $150!
As business students approach graduation, they are involved in opportunities that require business professional attire such as applying for an internship, participating in a student competition, or interviewing for their first job out of college. But for students with limited means, buying professional clothing is often a luxury they can't afford. The Professional Attire Fund provides business students with financial need with up to $500 to purchase professional clothing.
How will donations be used?
A gift of $500 will fully fund one Professional Attire Fund recipient. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support 20 students! You can be a champion by:
- making a donation - every dollar counts!
- sharing this page
That means your $100 gift automatically becomes $300! This is an amazing opportunity to expand your impact today and help our students put their best foot forward.
Support the Professional Attire Fund!
Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, we're able to support 40 students each year to ensure they have the confidence to network, interview, and enter the early days of their careers. Your support helps exceptional business students just like these:
"Receiving professional attire funds meant being able to walk confidently, look presentable, and stand out from the crowd. My attire has not only lasted throughout my college experience, it will help me progress in my professional career. The confidence I have gained has made a huge impact on my internship performance, academics, and my outlook on my future." —Fall 2022 recipient
“As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, when it came to investing in professional clothes I was always hesitant because of the cost. Thanks to the support of this fund, I have acquired a versatile set of professional clothes that I have worn for in-class sales role plays, sales competitions, and most importantly Zoom interviews." —Spring 2021 recipient
"Having professional attire has boosted my confidence, helped me feel more professional, and allowed me to focus more on my schoolwork. Thank you for your support and for believing in me!” —Spring 2021 recipient
"I recently graduated with a BS in Finance. Thanks to this fund, I was able to look professional for the interviews I had following graduation. I ended up getting a job as an A/R Analyst and I look and feel great every day, all thanks to you. I hope this fund continues to give other students the opportunity to feel good about themselves and their future." —Fall 2020 recipient
"As a student who is fully financially independent, purchasing professional clothes was something I could have never done without the support of the College of Business. Not only have I been able to utilize my professional attire for summer internship interviews, but I am fully prepared for other job possibilities and post-college opportunities. I plan to utilize my attire for many years to come!" —Fall 2018 recipient
Why are donations necessary?
Students with limited means often find it difficult to afford professional business attire. The Professional Attire Fund ensures that business students have the tools they need to reach their goals. Your gift will provide deserving students with the support they need to dress for success.