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.
Donation Challenge
$15,000 if 100 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Tom McGonigle P'10 P'17
Donation Challenge
$100,000 if 1,899 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Nancy Hahn '81
Donation Challenge
$40,000 if 50 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For donors who made a recurring gift
Offered by Bob Sands '90 & Susan Sands '90
Donation Challenge
$30,000 if 1,500 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Carol Metzler '77
Donation Challenge
$25,000 if 200 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For Students
Offered by Elizabethtown College Alumni Association
Donation Challenge
$20,000 if 175 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For Faculty/Staff
Offered by Jim Shreiner '73 G'24 & Mary Shreiner G'24
Donation Challenge
$20,000 if 500 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For Alumni (2000-2023)
Offered by Ryan Heishman '00 & Schyler Heishman
Donation Challenge
$20,000 if 1,000 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Mike Spangler '88 & Caryn Spangler '88
Donation Challenge
$10,000 if 300 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For Parents/Grandparents/Family Members
Offered by Anthony Cilio P'25 & Kellyann Cilio P'25
Donation Challenge
$5,000 if 500 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Peter Hobbs '12 & Shelley Hobbs
Donation Challenge
$2,500 if 125 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For Blue Jay Athletics
Offered by Gary Verazin '80 & Elizabeth Verazin
Donation Challenge
$2,500 if 250 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For Blue Jay Athletics
Offered by Joe Harriger '82 & Julie Harriger
Donation Challenge
$2,500 if 375 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For Blue Jay Athletics
Offered by Rod Chamberlain '74 & Anne Findlay-Chamberlain
Donation Challenge
$2,500 if 500 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For Blue Jay Athletics
Offered by Hob Kroesen '71 & Marilyn Kroesen
Donation Challenge
$1,000 if 50 donors give in the next 7 months
Challenge Complete!
For Professor Michael Sevareid Scholarship
Offered by Kara Vichko Fitzpatrick '97
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $7,000
Match Complete!
For Golf Team
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $5,000
Match Complete!
For Masters of Music Education in Peacebuilding
Offered by James F. Johnson & Janet Johnson
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $4,000
Match Complete!
For Professor Michael Sevareid Scholarship
Offered by Kara Vichko Fitzpatrick '97
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $1,000
Match Complete!
For Music Therapy Program
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $510
Match Complete!
For Music Therapy Program
Offered by Jennifer Lee Knittel
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!
198 days ago by Ben OsterhoutFor 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!
198 days ago by Ben OsterhoutAnd, 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!
199 days ago by Ben OsterhoutCONGRATULATIONS 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!
199 days ago by Ben OsterhoutCONGRATULATIONS 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.
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 $50 gift certificate to the #etowncollege Store.
199 days ago by Ben OsterhoutDonors
View All Donors| Donors | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Friends | 121 | $44,097 |
| Parents/Grandparents/Family Members | 468 | $97,171 |
| Faculty/Staff | 263 | $48,527 |
| Alumni | 1098 | $514,282 |
| Students | 179 | $3,998 |
| Class Year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 | 0 | $0 |
| 2006 | 24 | $2,514 |
| 1971 | 16 | $5,480 |
| 1974 | 17 | $9,273 |
| 2023 | 19 | $1,240 |
| 1969 | 14 | $4,325 |
| 2005 | 31 | $4,706 |
| 1976 | 21 | $19,795 |
| 2000 | 16 | $23,596 |
| 2025 | 53 | $661 |
| 2021 | 15 | $1,665 |
| 1987 | 11 | $2,325 |
| 1997 | 35 | $12,305 |
| 1967 | 10 | $2,350 |
| 2018 | 14 | $855 |
| 1990 | 16 | $42,005 |
| 1979 | 13 | $4,268 |
| 1973 | 19 | $24,555 |
| 1970 | 23 | $8,350 |
| 1978 | 13 | $5,872 |
| 2027 | 50 | $795 |
| 1977 | 16 | $38,620 |
| 1975 | 17 | $15,494 |
| 1996 | 20 | $1,680 |
| 1984 | 18 | $4,555 |
| 2013 | 15 | $1,070 |
| 2020 | 20 | $1,016 |
| 2022 | 17 | $843 |
| 2001 | 19 | $7,026 |
| 1995 | 19 | $5,135 |
| 2002 | 19 | $6,460 |
| 1994 | 17 | $4,966 |
| 1989 | 16 | $2,374 |
| 1999 | 20 | $2,960 |
| 1993 | 22 | $7,943 |
| 2016 | 18 | $1,270 |
| 1961 | 6 | $1,275 |
| 1986 | 18 | $2,580 |
| 2019 | 13 | $620 |
| 1998 | 9 | $750 |
| 1988 | 12 | $21,410 |
| 2007 | 15 | $5,380 |
| 1983 | 9 | $6,975 |
| 2009 | 27 | $2,060 |
| 2003 | 21 | $3,635 |
| 1981 | 10 | $105,950 |
| 2026 | 29 | $1,261 |
| 2004 | 24 | $4,445 |
| 2011 | 28 | $3,050 |
| 2008 | 39 | $6,755 |
| 2024 | 8 | $595 |
| 1991 | 16 | $2,330 |
| 2014 | 11 | $1,455 |
| 2024 | 34 | $1,771 |
| 1982 | 17 | $32,261 |
| 1940 | 0 | $0 |
| 1932 | 0 | $0 |
| 1941 | 0 | $0 |
| 1947 | 0 | $0 |
| 1942 | 1 | $100 |
| 1950 | 0 | $0 |
| 1927 | 0 | $0 |
| 1937 | 0 | $0 |
| 1931 | 0 | $0 |
| 1930 | 0 | $0 |
| 1938 | 0 | $0 |
| 1933 | 0 | $0 |
| 1943 | 0 | $0 |
| 1929 | 0 | $0 |
| 1935 | 0 | $0 |
| 1936 | 0 | $0 |
| 1934 | 0 | $0 |
| 1956 | 0 | $0 |
| 1954 | 1 | $1,000 |
| 1928 | 0 | $0 |
| 1955 | 2 | $250 |
| 1953 | 0 | $0 |
| 1944 | 0 | $0 |
| 1960 | 2 | $400 |
| 1966 | 8 | $2,700 |
| 1962 | 2 | $1,025 |
| 1963 | 6 | $3,125 |
| 1958 | 2 | $1,500 |
| 1946 | 0 | $0 |
| 1945 | 0 | $0 |
| 1939 | 0 | $0 |
| 1957 | 0 | $0 |
| 1985 | 6 | $6,300 |
| 1949 | 0 | $0 |
| 1959 | 2 | $600 |
| 1948 | 0 | $0 |
| 1972 | 10 | $4,580 |
| 1965 | 9 | $6,415 |
| 1951 | 0 | $0 |
| 1952 | 0 | $0 |
| 1992 | 8 | $1,255 |
| 1964 | 8 | $3,625 |
| 2017 | 14 | $730 |
| 2015 | 12 | $1,111 |
| 1968 | 9 | $3,592 |
| 2012 | 29 | $14,262 |
| 2010 | 33 | $3,655 |
| 1980 | 8 | $9,300 |
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