Hello John,

Because of you, courageous leadership is growing on America’s college campuses.

You saw this in Dylan Mitchell’s story. After learning with ISI, he and his conservative peers became confident leaders, standing up for civil debate and earning national attention for their courage.

Your gift to the America 500 Campaign helps ISI support more students like Dylan on campuses nationwide.

Our immediate goal is to reach 5,000+ students with intensive educational experiences, including small, faculty-led seminars—the same kind of events that first inspired Dylan and his friends.

We aim to double our campus programs. That means having more than 400 learning events around the country. This increased commitment alone will require $500,000 in funding. Here are some ways your gift can impact students this next year:

• $1,500 funds an entire ISI Forums event for up to 15 students. Dylan shared how his first ISI conference opened his eyes and gave him a place to talk about the permanent things.
   
• $500 pays a professor who finds students and leads the Forum. Having a faculty mentor is crucial; it helps students consider conservative ideas rather than hearing only one side on campus.
   
• Even $60 provides a student with books, a meal, and a seat at the table. This kindness shows a student that being conservative doesn’t make you a social outcast...it makes you part of the club! 
   

Young men and women are yearning for ideas of real substance and goodness. Through our campus programs, they encounter the Great Books, classical conservative thought, and faculty mentorship in a transformative way.

Through your support, eager students can receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for a life of virtue.