Power of One Day

2,022
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106% of 1,899 Donor goal
$679,077
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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!

900 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!

901 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!

901 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!

901 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.

901 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.

901 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Giving by Designation
Giving by DesignationDonorsRaised ($)
Tom and Debi Murray Memorial Scholarship8$450
Men's Lacrosse Team39$4,064
Social Work Program4$185
Bowers Writers House0$0
Women's Basketball Team65$11,717
Golf Team34$17,164
Men's Volleyball Team15$1,075
Chemistry Program18$2,585
Tennis Team27$5,890
Baseball Team51$5,716
Field Hockey Team34$4,297
Men's Soccer Team75$8,317
Student Clubs and Organizations (please indicate which one)44$1,942
Kyle Conrad '05 Athletics Media Room48$8,396
Mathematics Program17$2,265
Other (indicate academic school, athletics team, etc in this box)21$2,157
Psychology Program9$797
Cross Country/Track and Field74$6,342
Engineering and Physics Program12$2,470
Masters of Music Education in Peacebuilding17$10,145
Swimming Team38$3,491
Public Health Program1$250
School of Public Service - General5$320
School of Business - General22$5,025
Yvonne Kauffman Women's Basketball Program Fund5$250
International Business Program33$4,930
RN to BSN Nursing Program0$0
Endowed Scholarship Support (please indicate which one)14$9,255
Music Therapy Program25$2,860
Softball Team22$1,587
Blue Jay Athletic Association38$15,050
Women's Soccer Team89$7,329
Wrestling Team89$5,618
Wayne Selcher Political Science Endowment5$175
School of Graduate and Professional Studies - General6$320
Criminal Justice Program2$30
Actuarial Science Program5$510
D. Kenneth Ober Wrestling Endowment Fund8$3,975
Accounting Program8$7,300
Blue Jay Commuters2$25
Teaching and Learning Design Studio3$180
School of Human and Health Professions - General1$1,000
Women's Volleyball Team26$1,965
History Program1$250
Physician Assistant Program2$50
Modern Languages Program3$400
Biology Program12$1,610
English Program6$495
Women's Lacrosse Team25$1,238
School of Arts and Humanities - General15$625
Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking0$0
Communications Academic Endowment8$327
Occupational Therapy Program20$856
Sports Medicine3$160
Family Business and Entrepreneurship Minor0$0
The High Library8$460
Young Center10$1,250
Student Emergency Fund4$100
Computer Science Program5$355
School of Engineering and Computer Science - General11$1,487
Blue Jay Pantry6$314
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging5$69
Scholarships and Financial Aid200$48,426
Music Program5$135
Sociology Academic Endowment10$307
Honors Program9$285
E. Fletcher McClellan Summer Internship Fund11$1,138
Office of Student Activities0$0
School of Sciences - General5$850
Art and Graphic Design Programs6$200
Career Exploration and Preparation0$0
Elizabethtown College Fund Area of Greatest Need482$139,958
John M. Gergic Jr. Blue Jays Baseball Discretionary Fund5$700
Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships4$95
Men's Basketball Team9$810
Education Program11$365
Giving by Affiliation
DonorsDonorsRaised ($)
Alumni1098$519,267
Faculty/Staff263$48,542
Friends121$44,097
Parents/Grandparents/Family Members468$99,771
Students179$3,998
Donors by Year
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19460$0
19280$0
200531$4,706
200219$6,460
198217$32,261
197023$8,350
199116$2,905
201411$1,455
19989$750
197116$5,480
200119$7,026
200624$2,634
197621$19,795
197813$5,872
19510$0
19310$0
201128$3,050
19602$400
201229$17,367
199016$42,005
197913$4,268
199620$1,680
201512$1,271
198110$105,950
19592$600
201714$730
196710$2,350
198418$4,555
200321$3,635
197517$15,494
200715$5,380
201315$1,070
202750$795
19541$1,000
19520$0
19290$0
19300$0
19330$0
19480$0
198711$2,325
19530$0
19450$0
19500$0
202629$1,261
20280$0
19659$6,415
19570$0
19928$1,255
19622$1,025
200927$2,060
19270$0
198916$2,374
202319$1,240
19430$0
19400$0
19440$0
19390$0
19490$0
19560$0
19340$0
19380$0
196914$4,325
19350$0
198618$2,580
19360$0
19689$3,592
201814$855
19552$250
19668$2,700
19410$0
19839$6,975
19582$1,500
198812$21,410
19856$6,300
200016$23,596
201033$4,230
197716$38,620
19636$3,125
19808$9,300
19421$100
20248$615
199519$5,135
19370$0
199322$7,943
200839$6,985
202115$1,665
19320$0
201618$1,650
199735$12,305
197210$4,580
202217$843
19648$3,625
199417$4,966
197417$9,273
199920$2,960
19616$1,275
201913$620
19470$0
200424$4,445
197319$24,555
202020$1,016
2024 Reunion Giving Challenge
Alumni Donors by ClassDonorsRaised ($)
198418$4,555
199417$4,966
197417$9,273
198916$2,374
200424$4,445
200927$2,060
201411$1,455
197913$4,268
199920$2,960
201913$620
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Advocates

Nancy Hahn '81

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Gave $100,000 during a Challenge!

Bob Sands '90

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Gave $40,000 during a Challenge!

Carol Metzler '77

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Gave $30,000 during a Challenge!

Elizabethtown College Alumni Association

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Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!

Ryan Heishman '00

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Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Mike Spangler '88

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Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Jim Shreiner '73 G'24

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Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Tom McGonigle P'10 P'17

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Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!

Community Advocates

Generated 6162 clicks and 65 gifts, totaling $10,404

Anthony Cilio P'25

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Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!