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Help Sustain the Future of Leaders

Our community is built on the belief that meaningful change begins when people invest in one another. Through mentorship, workshops, leadership development, and everyday support, WiB helps students grow with confidence and purpose.

As the world continues to change, preserving and strengthening the spaces that uplift future women leaders has never mattered more. WiB remains committed to providing a place where students feel seen, valued, and inspired to lead with intention.

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Why give?

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    Make A Difference

    Your donation helps create real, measurable change in the lives of our members.

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    Support A Cause You Love

    Give back to something that aligns with your values and passions.

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    Be Part of A Solution

    Join a community of people working together to address gender inequality and strive for female empowerment in the business world.

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    Create Lasting Impact

    Your contribution helps build long-term solutions and allows us to continue to give back to our community in meaningful ways.

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    Fund Local Work

    Support local efforts that make a difference where it matters. Funding allows us to continue providing our members with opportunities to succeed.

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    Inspire Others

    Your generosity can motivate friends, family, and colleagues to do the same. We appreciate your efforts to support us.

Launched by our 2025-26 VP of Finance, Cate Bilodeau, The Butterfly Effect is a giving initiative created to support the long-term growth and accessibility of Purdue Women in Business. Inspired by the idea that small actions can create meaningful and lasting change, the fund invites alumni, supporters, and friends of WiB to contribute through small recurring donations in any amount.

The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect
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These contributions help sustain the mentorship, professional development, and community-building opportunities that define WiB. By supporting The Butterfly Effect, donors play a direct role in empowering future leaders and ensuring that every member has access to meaningful experiences throughout their time at Purdue.

Small gifts, given consistently, help our organization continue to flourish. Thank you for being part of the impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 100% of your donation supports the overall operations and growth of Women in Business with programming, member development, and organizational needs.

  • We love any opportunity to get involved with community members that support us. If you are interested in speaking at an event or wish to support WiB in another way, please contact us at wib@purdue.edu.

  • We are looking for sponsors for the 2027 Monarch Leadership conference! Here is a quick breakdown of the sponsorship:

    • One-time corporate sponsorship

    • Directly supports WiB’s annual leadership conference

    • Includes tiered sponsorship benefits such as logos on materials, event visibility, speaking opportunities, and recruitment exposure

    • Ideal for organizations wanting to engage with students at a flagship event

    Contact us at wib@purdue.edu for more details.