Invest in the Future of Public Service

Your gift opens doors  for students from all backgrounds, strengthens the public service pipeline, and secures PPIA’s future for generations to come.

Opportunity Campaign

PPIA is building a stronger, more inclusive public service pipeline  —from short Explorer Seminars to year‑round Leadership Academy for both students and alumni.  Your support removes barriers and fuels that growth.

$5 Million

We want to raise $5 million through the Opportunity Campaign to make this vision possible  and remove financial barriers for students. 

Scale

Launch more university partnerships  and high-impact programming  such as mentoring, leadership labs, and professional development.

Access

We want to fund travel, housing, and essentials so students can say “yes.”


Stability

Build sustainable infrastructure so impact endures.

Giving Levels

Your contribution fuels PPIA’s mission in two powerful ways:



  • Financial Capital — Your financial gift directly funds fellowships, scholarships, and transformative programming that expand access to public service careers.
  • Human Capital — Your time, expertise, and network empower the next generation through mentorship, speaking, and alumni engagement opportunities.

Financial Capital

Fuel the Future

Your financial contribution powers scholarships, fellowships, and career pathways — every level of giving creates access, opportunity, and momentum for future public service leaders.

Civic Supporter

Up to $999

Covers  essentials   like  fees, books, meals, or local transit.

Policy Innovator

$5,000 - $24,999

Funds leadership labs, mentorship pairings, and policy skills workshops.

Public Service Champion

$100,000 - $499,999

Underwrites  program expansion, university partnerships, and digital platforms.

Civic Advocate

$1,000 - $4,999

Removes  financial barriers with travel, relocation, or application fee support.

Policy Architect

$25,000 - $99,999

Fully supports multiple students and enhances programming and coaching.


Legacy Leader

$500,000+

Establishes endowed scholarships and funds cornerstone initiatives like the Leadership Academy.

Human Capital

Empower the Next Generation

Your time, experience, and connections are invaluable — by sharing your expertise, you create pathways, spark inspiration, and help shape the future of public service leaders.

Join the Story Corps

The PPIA Story Corps shares alumni journeys across LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (Twitter) — showcasing the impact of our community.  Share your story today!

Connect Us to Your Network

Help expand PPIA’s reach by introducing us to employers, foundations, or partners in your network  — together, we can spark new funding and opportunities for future public service leaders.  Send us a message and let's talk!

Be a Fundraising Champion

Support PPIA’s mission by helping us fundraise. Visit the Practice Page for FAQs and real-life story examples, then head to the Toolkit for tips on fundraising, storytelling, and engaging your network.