Support PCRD on Purdue Day of Giving – April 30, 2025

Each April, Purdue University celebrates its Day of Giving—a 24-hour fundraising event where Boilermakers across the globe come together to support the programs and initiatives that help our communities thrive. This year, the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) is once again joining the effort, and we’re asking for your support to help us take the next giant leap—with you.

As part of Purdue’s Office of Engagement, PCRD partners with communities, organizations, and regions to listen deeply, identify local assets, and co-create strategies that promote prosperity and quality of life. Our vision? To lead through innovative and adaptive partnerships that empower regions to design their own paths toward opportunity-focused, sustainable, and resilient development.

Why Does it Matter to You?

Because the work we do is designed to benefit your community directly.

• We analyze and visualize data relevant to your region, using custom metrics, public datasets, surveys, focus groups, and conversations to provide actionable insights for leaders and residents alike.
• We assist with strategic planning, offering facilitation and technical guidance on community and economic development strategies.
• We strive to connect Purdue’s vast expertise, research, and student talent with real-world, community-driven projects.
• And we foster regional growth and development through strategic partnerships and innovative projects. View the 2024 PCRD Impact Report.

But we can’t do it alone. Your support on April 30 will help us reach and serve even more communities across the state of Indiana.

2024 PCRD Impact Map

How to Give

On April 30, 2025, visit https://pcrd.purdue.edu/pdog-2025 and click “Make a Gift,” select “Office of Engagement” as your unit, and then choose “Purdue Center for Regional Development” as your fund. Prefer to donate by phone? Call 1-800-319-2199 on April 30.

We Thank You!

From all of us at PCRD, thank you for collaborating with us in this work. We’re excited to continue building a stronger, more connected future—with you and for you. Let’s take that next giant leap together.