Power of One Day

2,022
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106% of 1,899 Donor goal
$675,087
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This page is the 2024 Power of One Day. To visit the 2025 campaign, click here.


Are you ready to help make Elizabethtown College even more exceptional?

This Power of ONE Day, be the ONE who makes a difference for our students, our community, and the world.

Make a Powerful Difference

An Elizabethtown College education equips students with the power of knowledge, has the power to inspire and create real impact, and instills the power of service. On March 19, 2024, join us for Power of One Day, a powerful philanthropic day when alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, and families from around the world unite with the shared goal of giving today to transform tomorrow. Join us in making a powerful difference in the lives of current and future Etown students.

Incentives
Receive a reversible Etown bucket hat
Only 14 left!
Donate $24
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Celebrate Spring

In honor of the official start of spring at 11:06 p.m. EDT, we have one final special incentive. Any online donor between now and 11:59 p.m. EDT will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to the Elizabethtown College Store where you can get some amazing Etown apparel and gifts to add to your wardrobe in Blue Jay-style!

334 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Win Dinner with President Rider!

For the dinner hour, we have an extra special incentive. Any online donor between 6 and 8 p.m. EDT will be entered into a drawing to win a dinner with President Betty Rider along with three guests of their choosing. And, there will be some Etown carrot cake involved! Make your gift and be entered into this memorable opportunity!

334 days ago by Ben Osterhout
It's Two Power of One Day Giveaways in One!

And, back by popular demand, the next 175 donors who make a gift of $24 or more will receive a reversible Etown bucket hat — be sure to select this incentive in your gift form. It is the perfect accessory to show off your Blue Jay pride this spring! But, don't delay — supplies are limited!

334 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Lunch on Us Challenge

CONGRATULATIONS to Michelle Rapiey for winning the "Lunch on Us Challenge."

It's almost lunchtime on the east coast, so we're celebrating with a "Lunch on Us Challenge." Any online donor between noon and 1 p.m. EDT will be entered into a drawing for four lunch tickets to the Marketplace valid through June 30. You can enjoy a great meal and tasty desserts!

334 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Don't Be Late for Class on Power of One Day

CONGRATULATIONS to Lindsay Michael Helsel '08 for winning the "Don't Be Late for Class Challenge"

Elizabethtown College students are just heading out toward their first classes of the day, and we are already excited about the progress of Power of One Day. We're already nearly at 300 donors and going strong!

To get the morning started, we have the "Don't Be Late for Class Challenge." Any online donor between 8 and 10 a.m. EDT will be entered into a drawing for an Etown hooded sweatshirt and coffee tumbler.

With your help, we'll unlock wonderful challenge gifts that will help us reach our goals and make a difference that will be felt for generations of Blue Jays to come. Gifts can be made online or by calling 800-877-9658 before midnight tonight.

335 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Early Bird Challenge

CONGRATULATIONS to Amy Beamer Murray '90 for winning the "Early Bird Challenge"

Are you in need of new #etowncollege apparel? Join us bright and early for the "Early Bird Challenge" where any donation between 5 and 6:59 a.m., will enter you into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to the #etowncollege Store.

335 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Giving by Designation
Giving by DesignationDonorsRaised ($)
Music Program5$135
Elizabethtown College Fund Area of Greatest Need482$139,958
School of Human and Health Professions - General1$1,000
Endowed Scholarship Support (please indicate which one)14$9,255
Blue Jay Pantry6$314
Communications Academic Endowment8$327
English Program6$495
International Business Program33$4,930
Biology Program12$1,610
Kyle Conrad '05 Athletics Media Room48$8,396
Sociology Academic Endowment10$307
Professor Michael Sevareid Scholarship34$7,308
Women's Basketball Team65$11,717
Student Clubs and Organizations (please indicate which one)44$1,942
Masters of Music Education in Peacebuilding17$10,145
Swimming Team38$3,491
Baseball Team51$5,716
School of Engineering and Computer Science - General11$1,487
Engineering and Physics Program12$2,470
Blue Jay Athletic Association38$15,050
School of Business - General22$5,025
Mathematics Program17$2,265
School of Arts and Humanities - General15$625
Teaching and Learning Design Studio3$180
Softball Team22$1,587
Men's Soccer Team75$8,317
Occupational Therapy Program20$856
Other (indicate academic school, athletics team, etc in this box)21$2,157
Social Work Program4$185
Women's Lacrosse Team25$1,238
Chemistry Program18$2,585
Golf Team34$17,164
Cross Country/Track and Field74$6,342
Women's Volleyball Team26$1,965
Tennis Team27$5,890
Tom and Debi Murray Memorial Scholarship8$450
E. Fletcher McClellan Summer Internship Fund11$1,138
Wrestling Team89$5,498
Education Program11$365
Student Emergency Fund4$100
Men's Volleyball Team15$1,075
Physician Assistant Program2$50
Yvonne Kauffman Women's Basketball Program Fund5$250
Blue Jay Commuters2$25
Young Center10$1,250
Psychology Program9$797
D. Kenneth Ober Wrestling Endowment Fund8$3,975
Music Therapy Program25$2,860
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging5$69
Accounting Program8$7,300
Honors Program9$285
Sports Medicine3$160
Public Health Program1$250
School of Graduate and Professional Studies - General6$320
Art and Graphic Design Programs6$200
History Program1$250
Bowers Writers House0$0
Men's Basketball Team9$810
Scholarships and Financial Aid200$48,426
Actuarial Science Program5$510
The High Library8$460
Men's Lacrosse Team39$4,064
Computer Science Program5$355
School of Public Service - General5$320
John M. Gergic Jr. Blue Jays Baseball Discretionary Fund5$700
Criminal Justice Program2$30
Wayne Selcher Political Science Endowment5$175
RN to BSN Nursing Program0$0
Women's Soccer Team89$7,329
School of Sciences - General5$850
Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships4$95
Career Exploration and Preparation0$0
Family Business and Entrepreneurship Minor0$0
Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking0$0
Office of Student Activities0$0
Society of Women Engineers2$150
Modern Languages Program3$400
Field Hockey Team34$4,297
Giving by Affiliation
DonorsDonorsRaised ($)
Students179$3,998
Friends121$44,097
Alumni1098$515,142
Parents/Grandparents/Family Members468$97,671
Faculty/Staff263$48,542
Donors by Year
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19490$0
201814$855
201229$14,802
198711$2,325
200531$4,706
198418$4,555
200016$23,596
200715$5,380
198812$21,410
199016$42,005
198916$2,374
201512$1,151
198618$2,580
200119$7,026
202020$1,016
197913$4,268
197716$38,620
19421$100
202115$1,665
199620$1,680
197116$5,480
201411$1,455
197813$5,872
199519$5,135
202434$1,791
201618$1,350
200839$6,795
201913$620
201714$730
197517$15,494
196710$2,350
202553$661
196914$4,325
197621$19,795
202750$795
197417$9,273
202319$1,240
198217$32,261
197319$24,555
200219$6,460
197023$8,350
200624$2,514
202217$843
200321$3,635
197210$4,580
199920$2,960
199417$4,966
200424$4,445
19582$1,500
199322$7,943
199735$12,305
19450$0
20280$0
19330$0
19380$0
19410$0
19320$0
19470$0
19300$0
19360$0
19636$3,125
19500$0
19340$0
19530$0
19430$0
19280$0
19541$1,000
19290$0
19602$400
19560$0
19440$0
19400$0
19622$1,025
19460$0
198110$105,950
19390$0
20248$615
19689$3,592
19592$600
19570$0
19480$0
19520$0
19510$0
199116$2,430
19310$0
19270$0
19616$1,275
19808$9,300
19989$750
202629$1,261
200927$2,060
201128$3,050
19552$250
19370$0
19839$6,975
19668$2,700
201033$3,755
19659$6,415
19856$6,300
19350$0
201315$1,070
19648$3,625
19928$1,255
2024 Reunion Giving Challenge
Alumni Donors by ClassDonorsRaised ($)
197417$9,273
199417$4,966
197913$4,268
201411$1,455
198916$2,374
200424$4,445
198418$4,555
201913$620
200927$2,060
199920$2,960
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Donor Affiliations
Book icon9%Students
Gradhat icon46%Alumni
Suitcase icon12%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon6%Friends
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Advocates

Nancy Hahn '81

Gave $100,000 during a Challenge!

Bob Sands '90

Gave $40,000 during a Challenge!

Carol Metzler '77

Gave $30,000 during a Challenge!

Elizabethtown College Alumni Association

Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!

Ryan Heishman '00

Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Mike Spangler '88

Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Jim Shreiner '73 G'24

Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Tom McGonigle P'10 P'17

Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!

Anthony Cilio P'25

Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Community Advocates

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