The Penn Fund kicked off its annual week dedicated to student philanthropy on Monday.
Penn It Forward, hosted in collaboration with Alumni Relations and Penn Traditions, features programming to highlight the impact of alumni giving. Through events including “Desserts with Donors” and “Thank Penn Alumni Day,” students are encouraged to engage with broader philanthropic missions at the University.
College junior Ishika Narsingani, a philanthropy ambassador for Penn Traditions, wrote in a statement that the initiative aims to “help students see the impact of philanthropy.”
“Gifts to the Penn Fund go directly to areas of the University with the greatest need, such as undergraduate financial aid, residential and campus life, and academic enhancement,” she added. “Many students benefit from that support every day without realizing where it comes from, so the week is meant to connect the dots in a way that feels fun and welcoming.”
Narsingani explained that Penn Traditions prioritized events that involve alumni when planning Penn It Forward to give students and alumni “more opportunities to connect.”
Director of Penn Traditions Aman Goyal said in an interview that initiatives such as this...