The Ford School Development team strives to maximize private support for the Ford School by cultivating and maintaining relationships with students, colleagues, alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations.
Kellen Epstein is the major gifts officer at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. In her role, she works to build relationships with alumni and friends of the Ford School to encourage and broaden their engagement with…
Sue Johnson is the director of development at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Sue joined the Ford School in February 2016 and oversees all fundraising efforts, coordinates with the dean and other members of the Ford School community, her…
A bold vision. A lasting impact.
The Ford School is a top-ranked policy school at the world-class University of Michigan. Our mission is to inspire and prepare our graduates to take on our communities’ and the world’s most pressing...
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 marks Giving Blueday, an annual day of giving celebration for U-M.
Each gift to the Ford School, no matter the size, will make a difference. And this year, through a generous challenge, every donation makes an even...
Adding to our talented and distinguished Ford School Committee, we are pleased to welcome two new members to the school’s external advisory group.
David Sutphen, the chief strategy and engagement officer for the online learning platform 2U, and...
Planned giving: A lasting legacy
We asked Ford School alumni and donors why they included the Ford School in their estate planning, what they hope their gifts will do, and how it reflects their values. Here's what they told us.
Ann Branston...
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 marks Giving Blueday, an annual day of giving celebration for U-M.
Each gift to the Ford School, no matter the size, will make a difference. And this year, through a generous challenge offered by the Borish Family,...
With a generous gift from Ambassador Melvyn Levitsky, a Professor of International Policy and Practice, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy will establish the Joan Levitsky Internship Fund. The Fund, established in memory of Joan Levitsky,...
The Ford School is pleased to announce that four distinguished, dynamic leaders have joined our Committee, the school’s external advisory group.
The new members are Dudley Benoit (MPP ‘95), executive vice president for Alliant Capital, Ltd.;...
The Ford School launched the Alumni Giving Challenge in summer 2019, with members of the Ford School Committee offering $50,000 in challenge funds. Despite an especially trying year, alumni stepped up to the challenge with incredible support for the...
The Ford School has named its inaugural Weill Scholars, Fanta Condé (MPP ‘22) and Max Hill (MPP ‘22), along with its inaugural Weill Youth Policy Fellow, Heather Berg (MPP ‘23). All three students are recipients of prestigious Rackham Master’s...
One day. All of us. What will you do in one day? From midnight through 11:59 p.m. EST, Fordies around the globe have a unique opportunity to come together and support what each of us loves about the Ford School and University of Michigan.
We've ordered special Kohn Collaborative t-shirts for the entire community! Please wear yours to Weill Hall on November 3rd to show your pride in the Ford School and your commitment to the public good.
One day. All of us. What will you do in one day? From midnight through 11:59 p.m. EST, Fordies around the globe have a unique opportunity to come together and support what each of us loves about the Ford School and University of Michigan.
This day is an opportunity for Fordies around the globe to come together and support what each of us loves about the Ford School. One day. All of us. What will you do in one day?
This day is an opportunity for Fordies around the globe to come together and support what each of us loves about the Ford School. One day. All of us. What will you do in one day?
The Ford School Committee
Founded in 1991 to promote and increase private support for the Ford School's students, research, and policy engagement, the Committee for the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is comprised of leaders from the...
A gift to the Dean's Strategic Fund provides financial support for unpaid student internships, faculty research projects, exchange programs, and other strategic initiatives that arise throughout the course of the...
In its formative years, the Ford School earned its reputation as a true pioneer in policy education. Beginning in 1914, we launched the nation's first systematic public service training program for local government leaders. We built the nation's first interdisciplinary, analytic public policy degree in 1968. In 1999, we proudly took the name of the University of Michigan's favorite son, the 38th President of the United States of America.
