Power of One Day 2025

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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!

584 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!

584 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!

584 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!

585 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.

585 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.

585 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!

586 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.

591 days ago by Ben Osterhout
Gifts by Affiliation
DonorsDonorsRaised ($)
Students202$5,676
Friends183$39,472
Faculty/Staff257$39,511
Parents/Grandparents/Family Members598$174,473
Alumni1107$548,352
Giving by Designation
Giving by DesignationDonorsRaised ($)
Bowers Writers House7$675
Sports Medicine1$50
Physician Assistant Program3$505
School of Public Service - General7$1,502
Office of Civil Rights, Opportunity, and Access17$695
Tennis Team22$3,210
Golf Team36$27,300
School of Engineering and Computer Science - General19$2,210
International Business Program33$3,310
Men's Basketball Team22$3,060
Men's Soccer Team78$11,828
Chemistry and Biochemistry Program21$2,161
Women's Basketball Team74$9,670
Endowed Scholarships (indicate which one)26$49,835
School of Sciences - General13$2,945
Blue Jay Athletic Association37$11,202
Young Center23$7,250
Men's Volleyball Team27$2,351
Honors Program11$290
Field Hockey Team57$8,075
School of Graduate and Professional Studies - General17$1,515
Wayne Selcher Political Science Endowment6$5,200
Family Business and Entrepreneurship Minor2$60
Blue Jay Commuters4$300
Computer Science Program11$1,180
Communications Academic Endowment1$150
Women's Volleyball Team41$5,620
School of Business - General36$7,375
E. Fletcher McClellan Summer Internship Fund13$960
English Program19$1,372
Swimming Team43$5,085
Criminal Justice Program0$0
Women's Soccer Team143$15,435
Mathematics Program9$1,410
Career Exploration and Preparation2$30
Education Program14$1,420
Music Program12$1,230
Women's Lacrosse Team28$1,300
Scholarships and Financial Aid176$171,818
John M. Gergic Jr. Blue Jays Baseball Discretionary Fund4$644
Yvonne Kauffman Women's Basketball Program Fund4$335
Men's Lacrosse Team123$20,453
Accounting Program6$2,025
Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships4$600
Wrestling Team117$18,450
Baseball Team152$12,451
Blue Jay Pantry10$275
Momentum Program3$70
Psychology Program5$200
D. Kenneth Ober Wrestling Endowment Fund10$850
Softball Team32$2,140
Engineering and Physics Program15$1,970
The High Library15$1,195
Office of Student Activities6$728
Biological and Environmental Sciences Programs30$4,390
Modern Languages Program2$100
Occupational Therapy Program26$1,841
Music Therapy Program8$925
Tom and Debi Murray Memorial Scholarship7$5,375
Sociology Academic Endowment0$0
History Program2$200
School of Arts and Humanities - General8$765
Art and Graphic Design Programs4$121
Other (indicate academic school, athletics team, etc in this box)34$6,245
Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking0$0
Student Clubs37$3,004
Actuarial Science Program4$140
Elizabethtown College Fund Area of Greatest Need462$264,292
Social Work Program6$650
Teaching and Learning Design Studio1$50
Masters of Music Education in Peacebuilding0$0
Cross Country/Track and Field92$7,931
Public Health Program3$110
Student Emergency Fund3$120
Donors by Year
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
199810$750
19400$0
199022$43,250
200530$4,545
201511$700
200622$2,450
199210$1,220
202410$645
199116$3,640
199321$4,535
197319$25,105
199521$6,805
198813$23,630
198414$4,275
201410$750
201616$1,510
200125$12,816
200921$2,386
197116$6,550
200324$4,405
202311$680
198620$5,015
202114$945
198220$36,861
197523$16,200
198512$3,320
201714$885
200418$2,625
201810$1,340
202748$1,265
197616$13,725
199913$2,065
200224$6,620
19624$475
198714$3,575
19420$0
197214$9,300
202858$1,439
197016$8,943
196812$1,875
200825$3,280
199415$4,838
19835$11,300
19530$0
201227$33,955
19490$0
201026$3,958
19460$0
199629$2,155
19648$3,325
198111$102,575
198915$6,800
196916$31,050
197720$26,300
200723$3,680
19550$0
196512$7,165
199729$11,739
197814$3,460
19632$1,100
19601$100
19540$0
197913$5,325
19592$100
20206$716
202222$1,480
200013$22,690
196716$1,675
201917$880
197413$4,560
201316$1,555
202641$4,013
19570$0
20290$0
19410$0
201133$3,775
19500$0
19806$1,000
19440$0
19669$3,300
19470$0
19615$1,300
19480$0
19520$0
19510$0
20310$0
19430$0
20300$0
19450$0
19581$3,000
19561$0
2025 Reunion Giving Challenge
Alumni by ClassDonorsRaised ($)
199022$43,250
199521$6,805
197523$16,200
200013$22,690
201026$3,958
200530$4,545
201511$700
19806$1,000
198512$3,320
20206$716
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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!

Tom McGonigle P'10 P'17

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Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!

Peter Hobbs '12

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Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!

Anonymous

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Offered a $25,000 match

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Offered a $25,000 match

Ryan Heishman '00

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Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Mike Spangler '88

Generated 1 click
Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Jim Shreiner '73 H'24 G'24

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Gave $20,000 during a Challenge!

Carol Metzler '77

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Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!

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