Powering the Treasure Valley

Capital Campaign

Join College of Western Idaho (CWI) in elevating education! Powering the Treasure Valley aims to raise $30 million of a $138 million initiative to support the building of state-of-the-art learning centers, expanding student scholarships, and equipping students with the skills local employers are seeking. Your investment will open doors to endless possibilities for students, transforming educational opportunities in Nampa, Boise, and beyond.  

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Our Commitment

CWI is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

As the largest community college in Idaho, CWI has grown from serving 1,200 to more than 30,000 students annually over the past 15 years. 

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Powering the Treasure Valley

Meeting the Challenge

The College's explosive growth has required us to expand to meet the needs of our community. With your help, we can meet this challenge as we embark on campus development to create pathways for student success and provide transformative education. 

Support Campus Development

Together as a community, we can ensure the College continues connecting students with skill-building opportunities while bridging talent needs of our local workforce. Through CWI and the community's support, we can advance into a new phase of growth. Development growth includes a:

  • Health and Science Building
  • Horticulture and Agricultural Science Buildings
  • Student Learning Hub
  • Boise Campus

Create Pathways to Student Success

Your investment in Powering the Treasure Valley will elevate the student experience by bringing access to high-quality classroom spaces, state-of-the-art learning environments, and a cohesive campus community, allowing us to serve more students than ever before. Creating pathways to student success will not only impact individual lives but can change the trajectory of families for years to come. 

Provide Transformative Education

We invite you to join in our commitment to powering high-quality instruction and transformative educational opportunities to students in Idaho and beyond. Your support of campus expansion and development will ensure quality programming, hands-on training at CWI can continue to support demand and spur growth in our local economy. 

Campus Development Plans & Progress

“Our collaboration with College of Western Idaho exemplifies St. Luke's dedication to fostering educational growth and professional excellence. By offering students access to real-world healthcare settings, we not only enhance their educational journey but also strengthen the overall healthcare system in our region.”
Erin Simms
St. Luke's Health System
“CWI's expansion projects are more than just an addition of buildings — they are a bold step toward enhancing our educational offering and our community's access to cutting-edge resources. Imagine the impact we will achieve together.”
Gordon Jones
President, College of Western Idaho
“Partnering with CWI has helped us expand our workforce, offer enhanced training to current employees, and support our growth as a company.”
Trent Schwenkfelder
President, Commercial Tire

Vision Tours

See the College's current progress, and get an exclusive preview of our ambitious plans for the Nampa and Boise campuses.

Vision tours offer a unique opportunity to see how CWI is shaping the future of education in Idaho. From modest beginnings to our bold aspirations, you will gain insight into the impact CWI has on our students and community.

Contact us to schedule your Vision Tour today!

Members of the community talking with President Jones

Portrait of the Future

With your support, CWI can grow along with the Treasure Valley, powering area businesses and transforming lives. Imagine the future we can create together in just 10 years: 

  • 50,000 students enrolled each year
  • 18,000 lives of first-generation students transformed
  • 40,000 CWI alumni living and thriving in Idaho

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Campaign Leadership

Powering the Treasure Valley is led by a vibrant group of volunteers committed to the success of today's learners and the future of CWI. 

  • Tommy Ahlquist – CEO, Ahlquist Development
  • Ivan Castillo – Owner, The Castle Group KW
  • Todd Christensen – CMO, CapEd Credit Union
  • Bill Ilett – CEO, TransCorp Inc.
  • Nicole Kissler – CEO, Norco, Inc.
  • Ward Parkinson – Founder, Micron Corporation (retired)
  • Gary Smith – Regence Blue Shield of Idaho (retired)

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Contact Us

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Vice President, Advancement
208.562.3035
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Assistant Chief Development Officer, Strategic Initiatives
208.562.3567
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Assistant Chief Development Officer, Philanthropy Planning
208.562.3059
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