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Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute

Founded in 2000, the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute (ALI) has reached more than 7,000 students. The Adams Leadership Institute provides personalized leadership training for students across all majors.  

The Institute’s three-tiered educational series foster self-awareness, collaboration, and perspective-taking, which students apply to personal relationships, academic coursework, and their professional lives.  

These tangible leadership practices allow students to form an intentional community of leaders, create change on campus, and build lives worth following.  

Your generous contributions help us continue the legacy of Dr. Don Adams and promote student leadership at Drake University for years to come. 


$125,000
Go All In & Celebrate Drake!
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1,250 / 1,250 Gifts
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Highest Participation By Decade Challenge
Which decade’s grads will take the lead and go All In?
What decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2005 - 2014 139
2 2015 - 2024 117
3 1995 - 2004 115
4 1985 - 1994 99
5 1975 - 1984 75
6 Current Student 61
7 1965 - 1974 57
8 1955 - 1964 9
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Class of 1975 Match
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$4,000 MATCHED
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Parent Challenge
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$2,500 MATCHED
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Caldbeck Challenge
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$1,956 MATCHED
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Morning Boost Challenge
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$5,000 MATCHED
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$20,000
President's Circle Board Leads the Way!
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50 / 50 Gifts
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$1,000
Drake Faculty & Staff Go All In!
$1,000 unlocked! Thanks for going All In for Drake!
$150 / $150 Raised
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Who's going ALL IN for Drake?
The entire Drake community—alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends—coming together to make an impact. Who’s going All In to lead the way and shape the future? Let’s find out!
What is your affiliation to Drake?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumni 617
2 Faculty/Staff 201
3 Student 163
4 Parent 135
5 Friend 97
6 Other 75
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Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute
Thank you for going All In and unlocking $5,000 for the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute!
$5,000 MATCHED
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Bulldogs Finish Strong!
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$15,000 MATCHED
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First Time Donor Match
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$5,000 MATCHED
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Start Strong Challenge
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$10,000 MATCHED
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Bulldog Spirit Hour Match
$2,500 unlocked! Thanks for going All In for Drake!
$2,500 MATCHED
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$12,000
Above & Beyond Challenge
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100 / 100 Gifts
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