Power of One Day 2025

2,239
Donors
$743,569
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This campaign ended on March 19, 2025, but you can still make a gift to Elizabethtown College by clicking here!
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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 18, 2025, 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
The first 250 donors of $50 or more will receive a pair of Etown 125th Anniversary Socks
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Updates
Final Countdown Challenge

We're in the home stretch -- just a few hours left in this year's Power of One Day.

With the clock ticking down, we have the "Final Countdown Challenge." Any online donor between 9 and 11:59 p.m. EDT will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to the #EtownCollege Store. 

Thank you for making today a special day for Elizabethtown College!

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

We also have an extra special incentive this evening. All online donors between 6 and 8 p.m. EDT will be entered into a drawing to win dinner with President Betty Rider along with three guests of their choosing. And, of course, there will be some Etown carrot cake to sweeten the occasion! Make your gift now to win this memorable opportunity!

96 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Another Power Hour Opportunity

Another of Etown's most loyal donor couples - Jim '73, H'24 and Mary Shreiner G'24 - have stepped forward with an additional Power Hour challenge. Recognizing 125 years of Elizabethtown College, when 125 donors make a gift between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. EDT, it will unlock $20,000 for the Elizabethtown College Fund. The gift you make this hour will be even more powerful for Etown students!

97 days ago by Ben Osterhout
125th Anniversary Power Hour


In honor of Etown's 125th Anniversary, when 125 donors make a gift between 10 and 11 a.m. EDT, it will unlock $25,000 for scholarships and financial aid from trustee Tom McGonigle P'10, P'17. The gift you make this hour will be even more powerful for Etown students!

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

Congratulations to Ryan and Joy Fasnacht P'28 for winning this 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. 

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 a $50 gift certificate to the #EtownCollege Store. 

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.

97 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Early Bird Challenge

Congratulations to Rachel Whitefield '03 for winning this challenge by making her gift this morning. 

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.

97 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Social Media Share Challenge Unlocked


The Social Media Share Challenge has surpassed the goal of 250 social media shares and unlocked $10,000 from Alex '76 and Cindy Risser. You can continue to share about the Power of One Day using #OneEtown.

Thanks to everyone who shared about the Power of One Day and to Alex and Cindy for their generous support!

98 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Exclusive 125th Anniversary Socks Incentive

Step up this Power of One Day and be rewarded with limited-edition Etown 125th Anniversary socks!

The first 250 donors who make a gift of $50 or more will receive a pair of exclusive socks. To claim, select from the incentive drop-down menu when making your gift online.

103 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Gifts by Affiliation
DonorsDonorsRaised ($)
Students202$5,676
Alumni1107$548,157
Parents/Grandparents/Family Members598$173,948
Faculty/Staff257$39,261
Friends182$39,472
Giving by Designation
Giving by DesignationDonorsRaised ($)
Endowed Scholarships (indicate which one)26$49,835
Other (indicate academic school, athletics team, etc in this box)34$6,245
Education Program14$1,420
D. Kenneth Ober Wrestling Endowment Fund10$850
Biological and Environmental Sciences Programs30$4,390
Mathematics Program9$1,410
Men's Lacrosse Team123$20,453
Music Therapy Program8$925
Honors Program11$290
Softball Team32$2,140
Professor Michael Sevareid Scholarship14$1,625
Women's Volleyball Team41$5,620
School of Sciences - General13$2,945
Young Center23$7,250
School of Graduate and Professional Studies - General17$1,515
Chemistry and Biochemistry Program21$2,161
Tennis Team22$3,210
Social Work Program6$650
School of Arts and Humanities - General8$765
Charles D. Crandall Top Shot Award14$4,810
E. Fletcher McClellan Summer Internship Fund13$960
The High Library15$1,195
Office of Civil Rights, Opportunity, and Access17$695
International Business Program33$3,310
Computer Science Program11$1,180
Engineering and Physics Program15$1,970
Men's Soccer Team78$11,828
English Program19$1,372
Student Clubs43$3,239
School of Business - General36$7,375
Baseball Team152$12,451
Police Academy7$700
Field Hockey Team57$8,075
Scholarships and Financial Aid176$171,818
Golf Team36$27,300
Women's Lacrosse Team28$1,300
Blue Jay Athletic Association37$11,202
Men's Basketball Team22$3,060
Men's Volleyball Team27$2,351
Cross Country/Track and Field92$7,931
School of Engineering and Computer Science - General19$2,210
Psychology Program5$200
Actuarial Science Program4$140
Blue Jay Commuters4$300
Swimming Team43$5,085
Accounting Program6$2,025
Music Program12$1,230
Women's Basketball Team74$9,670
Criminal Justice Program0$0
History Program2$200
Sociology Academic Endowment0$0
Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships4$600
Wayne Selcher Political Science Endowment6$5,200
Tom and Debi Murray Memorial Scholarship7$5,375
Wrestling Team117$18,450
School of Public Service - General7$1,502
Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking0$0
Modern Languages Program2$100
Communications Academic Endowment1$150
Occupational Therapy Program26$1,841
Blue Jay Pantry10$275
Public Health Program3$110
Masters of Music Education in Peacebuilding0$0
Women's Soccer Team143$15,435
Elizabethtown College Fund Area of Greatest Need461$264,292
Yvonne Kauffman Women's Basketball Program Fund4$335
Sports Medicine1$50
Physician Assistant Program3$505
Family Business and Entrepreneurship Minor2$60
John M. Gergic Jr. Blue Jays Baseball Discretionary Fund4$644
Momentum Program3$70
Art and Graphic Design Programs4$121
Bowers Writers House7$675
Student Emergency Fund3$120
Office of Student Activities6$728
Teaching and Learning Design Studio1$50
Society of Women Engineers6$235
Career Exploration and Preparation2$30
Donors by Year
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19669$3,300
198915$6,800
199210$1,220
202540$1,944
201810$1,340
201227$33,955
199913$2,065
201410$750
198111$102,575
198512$3,320
197214$9,300
196512$7,165
196716$1,675
201714$885
201917$880
197913$5,325
202114$945
197116$6,550
202641$4,013
199810$750
199022$43,250
200013$22,690
201616$1,510
198414$4,275
201511$700
202311$680
199415$4,838
199116$3,640
197016$8,943
198620$5,015
200324$4,405
200125$12,816
200723$3,680
197319$25,105
196812$1,875
200418$2,625
200921$2,386
200825$3,280
197814$3,460
201316$1,555
198220$36,861
201133$3,775
200530$4,470
198813$23,630
199521$6,805
202748$1,265
197523$16,200
199729$11,739
200622$2,450
199321$4,535
19648$3,325
197616$13,725
202858$1,439
197413$4,560
202410$525
198714$3,575
196916$31,050
197720$26,300
19581$3,000
19520$0
19470$0
20310$0
20206$716
19570$0
19450$0
20290$0
19806$1,000
19460$0
19530$0
19420$0
19410$0
201026$3,958
200224$6,620
19430$0
199629$2,155
19835$11,300
19615$1,300
19632$1,100
19500$0
202222$1,480
19400$0
19601$100
19624$475
19550$0
20300$0
19510$0
19561$0
19480$0
19490$0
19592$100
19440$0
19540$0
2025 Reunion Giving Challenge
Alumni by ClassDonorsRaised ($)
20206$716
201511$700
200530$4,470
200013$22,690
198512$3,320
201026$3,958
199521$6,805
199022$43,250
197523$16,200
19806$1,000
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Book icon9%Students
Gradhat icon39%Alumni
Suitcase icon10%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon7%Friends
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FAQs

Advocates

Nancy Hahn '81

Gave $100,000 during a Challenge!

Bob Sands '90

Gave $40,000 during a Challenge!

Tom McGonigle P'10 P'17

Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!

Peter Hobbs '12

Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!

Anonymous

Offered a $25,000 match

Anonymous

Offered a $25,000 match

Ryan Heishman '00

Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Mike Spangler '88

Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Jim Shreiner '73 H'24 G'24

Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Carol Metzler '77

Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!
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