A Campaign for LaunchNW - Innovia Foundation

Too many young people across our region still believe education beyond high school is out of reach or unnecessary. LaunchNW is changing that — opening doors to scholarships, mentorship, and real-world support. Whether it’s a trade program or a two- or four-year degree, we must equip our youth to build strong, stable futures and contribute to a thriving regional workforce. LaunchNW is already producing measurable results in Spokane, Garfield, and Columbia Counties — and with continued investment, this momentum can extend across Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

MILLION GIFT COMMITMENTS TO DATE

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MILLION GOAL
Toward total fundraising goal of $150M

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Our Goal

Thanks to visionary lead donors, nearly $84 million has been committed to LaunchNW. This extraordinary generosity transformed a bold idea into a powerful reality and brings us closer to the long-term goal of raising cash and endowed gifts totaling $150 million. Now, the next phase begins. To sustain and grow wraparound supports and Promise Scholarships until generous estate gifts are realized, we need to raise an additional $30 million in cash gift commitments. Just as important, this investment will continue to grow the LaunchNW Endowment Fund to sustain the initiative in perpetuity.

What Your Investment Does

Multiply the number of students supported through mentoring, real‑life engagement, and financial aid navigation.
Extend LaunchNW programs into regional communities most in need.
Guarantee LaunchNW Promise Scholarships for thousands of students every year.
Deliver a permanent economic boost, by preparing a skilled regional workforce to support existing businesses and attract new ones to the area.

“We need a talented, educated, skilled workforce — much beyond what is achievable through a high school diploma — in order to support our existing businesses and allow us to attract new businesses that can bring higher paying jobs to our region.”

JEFF PHILIPPSRosauers | Retired CEO

“We are all dependent on a workforce pipeline. That doesn’t come easily and it doesn’t come organically. The LaunchNW Scholarship gives hope to those who may not think they could ever go to college.”

SUSAN STACEYProvidence | CEO

“I saw the lack of kids going on to secondary education and the impact that would have on our community for years to come. I realized something had to be done and LaunchNW was the answer.”

JACK HEATHWashington Trust Bank | CEO

“There's nothing better than seeing a student or a young person all of a sudden see potential. They’re like, ‘Wow, I really can do this.’ That’s what education does and that’s what I hope LaunchNW is going to do for more of the kids in this region.”

BETSY COWLESCowles Co. & KHQ Nonstop Local

“Ultimately, education — and advanced education — is something no one can take away from you. It helps you self-actualize, figure out what it is you really want to do with your life.”

STACEY COWLESCowles Co. & The Spokesman-Review

“I've done a lot of different things in our community for 30 plus years. And I knew this was something really, really special. I knew it was something that was going to truly change the trajectory of our entire region.”

MARTY DICKINSONSTCU | CCO

JEFF PHILIPPSRosauers | Retired CEO

SUSAN STACEYProvidence | CEO

“I saw the lack of kids going on to secondary education and the impact that would have on our community for years to come. I realized something had to be done and LaunchNW was the answer.”

JACK HEATHWashington Trust Bank | CEO

BETSY COWLESCowles Co. & KHQ Nonstop Local

“Ultimately, education — and advanced education — is something no one can take away from you. It helps you self-actualize, figure out what it is you really want to do with your life.”

STACEY COWLESCowles Co. & The Spokesman-Review

MARTY DICKINSONSTCU | CCO

“When I work with kids, they just warm my heart. I wanted a career that could make an impact on students and support them, especially kids who don’t have the best home life.”

Karley TiegsEWU, Elementary and Special Education

“I’m a first-generation student. I’m setting a role model for my cousins who, even though they’re interested in learning, just have less materials. They want to learn. They want to keep going, pursue their education even with the limited resources that they have, just because they see me learning too.”

MOHAMMED “MO” SULIEMANWSU, Architecture and Interior Design

“College is expensive. Whitworth gave me a big scholarship, but LaunchNW has given me money that tipped it down to a realistic number — and that’s been so appreciated. I truly want to say thank you for impacting me way more than I could have ever imagined. LaunchNW has really added so much to my gratefulness, my family’s gratefulness, financially being able to afford such a good school.”

ALYNA ROSEWhitworth, Elementary Education

“Without LaunchNW and the people who helped me, I don’t think I’d be where I am now. Community means, as a whole, people who are there for you, to help you, and agree with the choices you make, but also help you with those choices.”

OLIVER SHERETTEEnrolled in Registered Apprentice Program with Inland Northwest AGC

“Without the LaunchNW Scholarship, I would have had to pay for my first year of college out of pocket. I applied for almost every single local scholarship that I was able to in my hometown. When I heard that I got the LaunchNW Scholarship, I was pretty happy about it.”