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Leadership Institute

We reached 163 gifts on CMU's 130th Anniversary! Help us reach 137 more gifts to get us to 300 and unlock a $20,000 reward!

The Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute exists to ensure every student knows they can lead.

The Leadership Institute is the premier center for student leadership development in the Midwest. Since 1997, we have empowered individuals to contribute to a more socially responsible world with integrity and conviction.

Your gift will allow us to continue offering innovative, intentional, and inclusive leadership opportunities for all CMU students.


Thank You for Giving Back
Nov 30, 2022

CMU Chippewas and friends really showed their generosity this GivingTuesday. We can’t thank you enough for giving back and igniting the path for CMU student success. Your gifts truly make a difference. Fire Up Chips and happy holidays!

Match Unlocked!
Nov 29, 2022

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute. We’ve unlocked a $20,000 reward to help leadership developmental programming!

$20,000
Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute Challenge
Help us reach 300 Leadership Institute gifts to unlock $20,000 for this leadership development program!
300 / 300 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
750 Donors Challenge
Once we reach 750 donors, $1,000 goes to the CMU Student Food Pantry!
750 / 750 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
1,500 Giving Tuesday Donor Challenge
Once we reach 1,500 donors, we will unlock a Giving Tuesday donor challenge. $1,000 will go to the Students First General Scholarship Fund!
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
500 Donors Challenge
Once we reach 500 donors, $1,000 goes to The Ignite Scholarship - For First Generation Students!
500 / 500 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
1,000 Donors Challenge
Once we reach 1,000 donors, $1,000 goes to the CMU Counseling Center.
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
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