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Living the Dream University

Office of Advancement & Partnerships

 

We are more than a campus; we are a community of possibility. Our mission is to empower adults with special needs to achieve their fullest potential through education, life skills, and independence. Every class, every program, and every building moves us closer to a world where all individuals can live their dreams with dignity and purpose.

The Office of Advancement & Partnerships serves as the heart of connection between LTDU and our generous supporters, community partners, and friends. We build meaningful relationships that open doors to opportunity through buildings, campus development, workforce collaborations, and philanthropic initiatives.

When you partner with LTDU, you are investing in more than a student’s education — you are investing in their future, their confidence, and their lifelong ability to contribute to their communities.

Together, we can:

  • Expand access to higher education for adults with special needs.

  • Provide innovative programs that prepare students for independent and fulfilling lives.

  • Foster inclusive partnerships that unite families, donors, and businesses in one shared dream: empowerment through opportunity.

Welcome to Living the Dream University, where every gift, every partnership, and every dream makes a difference.

Sponsor an Academic or Dorm Building: Invest in Futures

At LTDU, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams in a state-of-the-art facility. By sponsoring a building, you directly support students with special needs, helping them gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive.

Dorm Suite Naming Opportunity – $50,000

What’s included:

  • Naming rights to a dorm suite.

  • Plaque recognizing your contribution in the dorm suite.

  • Feature in the university newsletter.

  • Recognition in the family program brochure.

Building Naming Opportunity – $10,000,000+

What’s included:

  • Naming rights to an academic or dorm building.

  • Permanent recognition on the building's facade.

  • Recognition on Career Fair materials.

  • Recognition on the LTDU website.

Why Sponsor a Building?

  • Direct Impact: Your gift directly supports students with special needs.

  • Empowerment: Help students gain skills and confidence for independent lives.

  • Recognition: LTDU highlights building sponsors through events and media.

  • Partnership: Become part of LTDU’s mission to create an inclusive future in higher education.

Building Sponsorship Overview

Each building can be sponsored starting at $50,000, and donors may select a specific area or contribute to the general fund. All sponsorships are tax-deductible and make an immediate impact on student success.

Academic Building A – Phase 1

Overview:
Academic Building A will be the cornerstone of LTDU’s educational mission, designed to provide a flexible, inclusive, and accessible learning environment for adults with special needs. It combines rustic-industrial architecture with sensory-friendly design elements to create a warm, engaging, and functional space.

Key Features:

  • Number of Classrooms: 8–10 flexible classrooms

  • Specialized Rooms: Resource rooms, sensory-friendly spaces, and tutoring areas

  • Faculty Spaces: Offices for professors, support staff, and administrative staff

  • Technology & Innovation: Equipped with smart boards, assistive technology stations, and adaptive learning tools

  • Student Support Areas: Quiet reflection zones, study nooks, and group collaboration areas

Purpose:
Academic Building A is designed to serve as a hub for learning, skill development, and personal growth, supporting LTDU’s mission to empower students with special needs to achieve independence, confidence, and academic success.

Optional Additions for Donor Recognition / Naming Rights:

  • Exterior signage with donor name (e.g., The [Donor Name] Academic Building)

  • Lobby recognition and plaque

Inclusion in campus tours, newsletters, and marketing materials

Dorm A – Phase 1

Overview:
Dorm A will be LTDU’s first on-campus residential facility, designed to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive home for students with special needs. The two-story building combines modern accessibility with community-oriented spaces to foster independence, social connection, and personal growth.

Key Features:

  • Structure: Two-story building with a fully accessible design

  • Resident Rooms: 20 private studios, each with its own full bathroom, ensuring privacy and comfort

  • Common Areas: Social lounges, study rooms, shared kitchens, and communal dining spaces

  • Support Facilities: On-site residential staff offices, counseling spaces, and life-skills training areas

  • Accessibility & Sensory Design: Wheelchair-accessible corridors, ramps, elevators, sensory-friendly lighting, and quiet zones

Purpose:
Dorm A is designed to be more than a living space — it’s a home where students can develop independence, practice daily living skills, and build meaningful relationships within a supportive campus environment.

Optional Additions for Donor Recognition / Naming Rights:

  • Exterior signage with donor name (e.g., [Donor Name] Hall)

  • Recognition in campus tours, residential program materials, and newsletters

  • Dedication ceremony and special donor events

Dorm Suite Naming Opportunity

Description: Naming rights to a suite in one of our dorm buildings.

Suggested Sponsorship Levels: $50,000

Recognition: Plaque in the dorm suite + university newsletter

 

Building Naming Opportunity

Description: Naming rights to an entire academic or dorm building.

Suggested Sponsorship Levels: $500,000+

Recognition: Permanent recognition on building's facade + LTDU website