Student Philanthropy at Drexel: Dragons Giving Back
Lead. Connect. Impact.
Philanthropy at Drexel is about more than fundraising. It is about community investment, professional leadership and building lifelong connections across the Dragon network.
The Student Philanthropy Council Mission Statement
The Drexel Student Philanthropy Council empowers student leaders to champion campus impact, build meaningful relationships with alumni, faculty and university leaders, and develop essential professional skills in campaign management, strategic communication and networking.
What is the Student Philanthropy Council?
The Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) is a résumé-building leadership opportunity for undergraduate Dragons from their 1st through 5th year. The council is dedicated to driving student success and fostering institutional connections. As an SPC member, you serve as an ambassador for your peers by encouraging student involvement in campus initiatives, building meaningful connections with alumni, faculty and professional staff and planning and executing initiatives that directly enhance student life and success.
Whether you are looking to step into a general council role or take on an executive board leadership position, we welcome your application by Monday, Oct. 12!
Why Join the SPC?
- Networking Opportunities: Gain exclusive access to Drexel alumni, industry leaders and faculty through special panels, roundtables and university events.
- Career-Ready Skills: Develop tangible skills in project management, event strategy, digital marketing, public speaking and peer engagement that directly enhance your résumé and co-op portfolio.
- Cross-Campus Collaboration: Connect and collaborate with motivated student leaders across colleges, schools and disciplines.
- Direct Institutional Impact: Help direct advocacy and awareness for critical campus resources like the Co-op Opportunity Fund, Mario’s Market and Student Emergency Support.
Core Leadership Opportunities Within SPC
- Strategic Event Execution: Design and manage targeted campus engagement campaigns, networking sessions and student donor appreciation events.
- Alumni & Advancement Representation: Represent the undergraduate student voice at University events and alumni gatherings.
- Senior Class Gift Leadership: Lead peer-to-peer campaigns that demonstrate your commitment to philanthropy before you graduate.
Submit your application for the Student Philanthropy Council before the Oct. 12 deadline. Questions? Contact Drexel’s annual giving team at annualgiving@drexel.edu.
Championing Investments in Students
Featured funds that continue Drexel’s tradition of giving and have a direct impact on your fellow students:
- Co-op Opportunity Fund: Provides financial stipends for unpaid or underpaid co-ops so students can take on dream career placements without financial strain.
- Student Emergency Fund: Ensures Dragons facing unexpected financial hardship remain enrolled and supported.
- Mario’s Market (Student Food Pantry): Sustains food security resources and basic needs for fellow classmates.
- Student Wellness Initiatives: Expands student access to mental health initiatives and Counseling Center programs.
By making a gift to Drexel, you can make an immediate impact on the areas that make a Drexel education one-of-a-kind and be a part of a century-long tradition of investing in Drexel’s future. You can support the area has defined your Drexel experience, so that future generations of Dragons will also be able uniquely curate theirs.
For questions about student philanthropy at Drexel, email the Annual Giving team at annualgiving@drexel.edu.