Thank You for a Historic Giving Tuesday! Your generosity made this Giving Tuesday one for the books—thank you! #FLCForever
Katz School of Business
Invest in the Future Skyhawk Business Leaders!

The Katz School of Business is dedicated to cultivating career-ready students within a nurturing, inclusive, and experiential learning environment. Our focus is on fostering innovation in business education and encouraging diverse scholarship through the active engagement of our faculty within the community.

You can advance our mission by supporting the Katz School of Business Impact Fund. Your generous donation will offer flexible funding, addressing critical areas such as program needs, supplies, scholarship support, and other emerging requirements identified throughout the year. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our students' education and future success.

Johnson Scholarship Foundation

Native American Business Scholarship

The Johnson Scholarship Foundation (JSF) is committed to paving the way for brighter futures. Through its Indigenous People Program, JSF extends scholarships to Indigenous students pursuing studies in business or entrepreneurship. The Katz School of Business at Fort Lewis College has been awarded a grant from JSF, earmarked for providing scholarships to eligible business majors benefiting from the Native American Tuition Waiver.

American Indigenous Business Leaders

American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL) is the only American Indigenous non-profit organization in the United States, singularly committed to empowering business students. Our array of programs is meticulously crafted to involve students in activities beyond conventional academic approaches, seeking to stimulate, enhance, and broaden their educational experiences.

AIBL’s inclusivity is paramount. We extend an open invitation to all students, regardless of race, academic major, or career objectives, encouraging diverse and dynamic participation. It is imperative to note that only 11% of Native Americans attain Bachelor’s degrees, and a mere 6% pursue Graduate-level degrees. AIBL is steadfast in its mission to furnish Indigenous youth with the essential resources, unwavering support, and invaluable work experience needed to uplift these statistical indicators. Together, we strive to create a brighter future for the next generation of Indigenous business leaders.

Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition

Hawk Tank is instrumental in fostering a positive impact on Durango and its surrounding communities by providing extraordinary opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Modeled after ABC's Shark Tank, Fort Lewis College has established a business plan competition that empowers students to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and future business ventures. The Hawk Tank Competition, made possible through the support of past contributors, plays a pivotal role in enhancing the community as a whole.

Center for Innovation

Maximize the impact of your philanthropic contributions by investing in the economic growth of your community. Leveraging the initiatives of the Katz School of Business and the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, the Innovation Center aims to foster the development of local businesses and entrepreneurship through incubation, business acceleration, and workforce training.

$110,000
500 Donor Challenge - Help Us Support the President's Impact Fund and FLC's Greatest Needs!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped us achieve our biggest Giving Tuesday 2024 challenge yet—500 donors! Your incredible generosity and support have made a powerful impact on FLC students, faculty, staff, and the entire Skyhawk community. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for making this challenge a success!
500 / 500 Donors
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$2,700
Vice Presidents Melissa Mount & Heather Shotton 15 Foundation Board Director Challenge
We've hit our goal! Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters, including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose contribution has been unlocked. Together, we’ve made a lasting difference. Thank you!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$20,000
300 Donor Challenge - Help Us Support STEM Undergraduate Research!
Our goal is reached! Thanks to the amazing generosity from our donors, alumni, and supporters, including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose contribution has now been unlocked. We’ve made a meaningful impact on the FLC community. Thank you!
300 / 300 Donors
Completed
$10,000
John Wells ('77) 25 First-Time Donor Challenge
We've reached our target! With thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters—especially our #FLCForever challenge donor whose donation is now unlocked—we’ve made a tremendous difference to FLC. Thank you!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Bob Wilbanks ('77) 50 First-Time Donor Challenge
Our goal has been achieved! We’re so grateful for our donors, alumni, and supporters, especially our #FLCForever challenge donor whose donation is now unlocked. We’ve made an incredible impact on FLC. Thank you!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Dean Jess Savage 10 Faculty Staff Donor Challenge for the Jenna Gilbert ('13) Memorial Scholarship
We’ve hit our goal! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose contribution has been unlocked—we’ve made a major impact at FLC. Thank you!
10 / 10 Donors
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$3,000
Vice President Heather Shotton’s Diversity Affairs 20 Donation Challenge
Goal reached! Thanks to the outstanding generosity from our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose contribution is unlocked—we’ve had a significant impact on FLC. Thank you!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Jesse Lopez ('86) 150 Alumni Donor Challenge
We’ve hit our goal! Thanks to our generous donors, alumni, and supporters, including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose donation has now been unlocked. Together, we’ve made a significant difference at FLC. Thank you!
150 / 150 Donors
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$65,000
Candice Carson 400 Donor Challenge
We've hit our goal! A huge thanks to our donors, alumni, and supporters, including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose generous gift has been unlocked. Together, we've made a lasting impact on FLC students, faculty, staff, and the Skyhawk community. Thank you!
400 / 400 Donors
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$10,000
Chuck ('65) & Betty ('66) Lamb 100 Donor Challenge
Our goal is met! Thanks to the amazing support from our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor, whose contribution has now been unlocked. Together, we’ve made a lasting difference for the Skyhawk community. Thank you!
100 / 100 Donors
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$10,000
Kaia ('80) & Roy ('78) Sailor 100 Alumni Donor Challenge
We’ve reached our goal, and it's all thanks to the generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose generous contribution has now been unlocked. We've made a meaningful difference to the Skyhawk community. Thank you!
100 / 100 Donors
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$7,500
Matt Ferris ('96) 50 Alumni Donor Challenge
We've reached our target! Thanks to the amazing support of our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor who unlocked their contribution—we’ve made a real difference to FLC. Thank you!
50 / 50 Donors
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$2,000
Sharon D'Emidio ('98) 25 Alumni Donor Challenge
We’ve achieved our goal! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose donation has now been unlocked—we’ve had a lasting impact on FLC. Thank you!
25 / 25 Donors
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Dean Steve Elias & Emile Elias Katz School of Business Match Challenge
Our goal has been reached! A big thank you to our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose contribution has now been unlocked. Together, we’ve made a meaningful impact at FLC. Thank you!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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