Fundraising Events

Score Big Night with CWI and Idaho Steelheads
CWI Nights at the Hawks
CWI Foundation Board President, Mike Peña speaking at Opening Doors
Opening Doors guest enjoying dinner, drinks, & dessert while participating in a silent, and live auction

Get Involved

Be a positive impact in the lives of students by getting involved in events hosted by the College and the CWI Foundation to raise money for student scholarships.

From Opening Doors to CWI Nights, these events are not only a great way to make a difference but can also be a fun and rewarding experience. 

Show Your Support

Unable to attend our fundraising events? Show your support by making a donation. Your investment helps create a better future for students and their families.

Give to CWI

Contact the CWI Foundation

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Vice President, Advancement
  • Chief Development Officer, CWI Foundation
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Assistant Chief Development Officer, Philanthropy Planning
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Coordinator of Donor Acknowledgement and Recognition
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Executive Assistant, Foundation
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Director, Strategic Communications Advancement

Foundation Events News and Blogs

An automotive technology student poses for a photo.

Jose Martinez, a second-year student in College of Western Idaho’s Automotive Technology program, turned his lifelong passion for cars into a promising career path.

A mechatronics technician stands by a robotic machine in a manufacturing facility.

As Idaho’s tech industry expands, the demand for mechatronics technicians is rising. CWI’s latest recruitment campaign, “What is Mechatronics” aims to define mechatronics with the goal of attracting students to this critical workforce need.  

A headshot of Kathleen Burns-Wick

Kathleen Burns-Wick transformed her career path by pursuing Mechatronics at College of Western Idaho, trading art and optics for automation and innovation. Now preparing to graduate, she’s proof that it’s never too late to learn new skills and build a future in a high-demand field.

Associated Students of College of Western Idaho text and a large group of students standing together looking at the camera

College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Associated Students of College of Western Idaho (ASCWI) is accepting applications for the student government for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.

A crowd watched as a new tree is planted at an Arbor Day event.

Students, volunteers, and community members gathered at CWI’s new arboretum to plant 40 trees in celebration of Arbor Day, helping grow Nampa’s first true arboretum and supporting hands-on learning at CWI.

A grid of 4 students holding thank you signs.

The third annual College of Western Idaho Giving Day raised $43,093 to support students and future opportunities.