General FAQ:

If you cannot find an answer, email give@hope.edu or call (616) 395-7775. 

How can I make an offline gift?

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

By Mail: Send checks to... Hope College, Philanthropy Services, P.O. Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000. Please write "Day of Giving 2025" and your desired fund in the memo line. 

How do I participate in the Greek Life or Orange and Blue Challenges?

While making your gift, you'll be asked to “Tell us about yourself.” In this section, you can select your status as an alumni, parent, faculty/staff, etc. Select all that apply to you. To participate in the Greek Life Challenge, select the “Greek Life” option. Once you’ve selected this option, you can pick your fraternity or sorority. To participate in the ONE Team Challenge, select "Athletics" in the "Tell us about yourself" section. Then, simply select the team you cheer for. 

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

Please support the Orange and Blue Fund. This fund supports enhancements for all athletics teams and programming and ensures we are compliant with NCAA and federal equity guidelines.

Can my gift qualify for more than one match or challenge? 

Yes! Try to find the gift or gifts that trigger the highest number of matches or challenges. There is NO limit! 

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 and a fund you want to support. Then, click the plus symbol to the right of the fund’s name and search for the second fund. Repeat this process for as many as five (5) funds. **Please note that the full amount you originally selected will appear in the first fund you selected. You must 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 find the fund.

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!