General FAQ:

How can I make a gift?

Click “Give Now” at the very top of the page. 

Give by Phone: Call (616)395-7775 and ask for Zoe or Isaac.

Don't want to give online or by phone? You can still participate and make an impact. Mail your check to Hope College, Philanthropy Services, P.O. Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000.

If you mail a check and you’d like to receive a Christmas ornament for your Hope Fund, Hope Forward or Anchored Tuition gift of $50 or more, you MUST put “Christmas 2024" in the memo line. Someone will contact you to get your shipping information. In order to receive an ornament by Christmas day, checks must be received by December 13, 2024. 

Why should I participate?

Because the increasing costs and inflation has impacted our students, their families and Hope resources, your support is more critical now than ever. It provides crucial resources that nurture the college’s growth and success as a world-class institution. Your gift supports academics, research, scholarships, extracurricular activities and service to others, which takes the collective, annual support of alumni, parents, friends, students, faculty and staff.

How do I participate in the odd year/even year pull?

After you make your gift, don’t leave the site! On this next page, you’ll be asked to “Tell us about yourself.” In this section, you can click any and all fields (Alumnus, Parent, Faculty/Staff) that apply to you. If you’d like to participate in the pull, select the “Odd Year/Even Year” option as well. Once you’ve selected this option, you can pick “odd year” or “even year.” Select your team and may the most generous year win! 

Can I make a gift to support a particular athletics team?

In order to help us stay in compliance with NCAA and federal equity guidelines, please support the Orange and Blue Fund. This fund supports enhancements for all athletics teams and programming that promote academic success, competitive excellence, and transformational experiences.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes. Contributions to support Hope College are tax-deductible, as allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your donation.

How do I designate my gift to more than one department or program?

You can easily make a gift to multiple funds, departments or programs. Follow the steps below to ensure your gifts land right where you want them.

Option One: Select the amount you’d like to give to Hope College. Find the first fund you’d like to select. Click the plus symbol to the right of the fund’s name and then search for the second fund (and so on). Click the plus symbol next to the second fund’s name. You’ll now need to split your gift in the amount field. Please note that the full amount you originally selected will appear in the first fund you selected. You will need to manually adjust your desired split. 

Option Two: While making a gift, select the “Other (Leave Comment)” fund in the search bar. In the comment section, simply describe how you want to split your gift. 

What if I can't find the fund I want to support?

Click "Give Now" on the home page and type in a keyword to help you find the fund (ex. “Smith” for the John Smith Scholarship or “Chemistry” for the Department of Chemistry).

Still not finding your fund? Double-check that what you’re typing into the search bar is letter perfect. For example, typing “Smith” for the John Smythe Scholarship Fund will produce no results.

Still not finding your fund? Simply select the “Other (Leave Comment)” fund and describe the fund you’d like to give to in the comment section. 

If you still can’t find your fund, call our office at 616.395.7775. We’ll be happy to help!

What is PayPal/Venmo?

PayPal and Venmo are secure mobile wallet options that can be linked to your bank account. You do not need to use PayPal or Venmo to make your gift. Simply select “Give Now” if you’d like to not use PayPal or Venmo. 

Christmas Ornaments:

Are the ornaments sold out?

Yes! The ornaments were very popular this year. Due to their popularity, this will become a yearly tradition. Keep on the lookout for a new ornament in 2025. 

Did ornament gifts count toward the #GivingTuesday totals and Odd Year/Even Year Pull?

Yes! All gifts made on the ornament page did count/will count towards our #GivingTuesday totals and the pull. These gifts will be manually added by our team throughout #GivingTuesday and the next day. While it might not show up right away on the #GivingTuesday site, rest assured, your gift will count. *Please note that any gift made on the ornament site after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 will not appear on the #GivingTuesday page until approx. 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. 

What are the Hope Fund, Hope Forward and Anchored Tuition?