Launching the IASA Graduates Fund

Alumni Fund Campaign 2026The current campaign was born out of a desire to deepen the connection between our alumni, the school, and its current students. Our goal is to ensure that the excellence and values absorbed by generations of graduates (over 2,400!!) continue to thrive for years to come. The purpose of the Alumni Fund is to provide a consistent and accessible opportunity for our graduates—across the entire spectrum of capacity and desire to give—to contribute financially to the sustainability, independence, and future development of the school, its students, and its alumni community. Double Your ImpactDuring the fund’s founding year (2026), the Asher Family—as part of the continuing legacy of the late Bob Asher—has committed to matching every donation received by the Alumni Fund. This is a significant and unique opportunity to double the power of your contribution! We invite you to make a recurring commitment, according to your ability and desire. The funds collected annually will be allocated to various causes determined by a committee composed of alumni representatives and school leadership. All decisions regarding the allocation of funds will be transparently shared with the entire alumni community. Examples of Potential Funding GoalsThe Alumni Fund Committee may select these or other objectives: Scholarships and Support • School Scholarships: Opening doors for talented students from the periphery and across the country, ensuring that financial circumstances are never a barrier to excellence. • Academic Scholarships for Alumni: In collaboration with the Jerusalem Foundation (which also matches every donation). Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Projects • "Call for Proposals" and Project Week: Direct funding for student initiatives, allowing them to transform theoretical ideas into tangible reality throughout the year and during Project Week. The Residential Experience and Campus Life • Upgrading Personal Spaces: Renovating and enhancing learning spaces, dormitories, and residential facilities—the students' "second home." Strengthening the Graduate Network How Can You Join Us?Our strength lies in continuity. We invite you to join our community of donors through a recurring monthly gift (one-time donations are, of course, also welcome). Your contribution is more than just financial support—it is a vote of confidence in the IASA way and in the continued growth of our school and community.