Strength and Hope Campaign

The grand, enduring mission of Olivet has stood the test of time and remains unchanged. A combination of careful stewardship, success and visionary leadership has provided a unique window — a pathway to ensure the “Olivet Experience” is available to an increasing number of students.

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An invitation to Partnership

Olivet is a special place with an important mission.

We believe the world desperately needs Olivet graduates to be salt and light for Christ’s sake.

Together, we can write the next chapter. We ask you to partner with us, through the Strength and Hope Campaign, to advance the mission and ensure the accessibility, vibrancy and sustainability of Olivet in this season.

You may choose to direct your gifts to one of our strategic PAVER priorities, or you may choose to direct your gift to the Core Mission Fund where it will fund the most pressing needs of the University.

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Redeeming Abundance

Alumni, Family & Friends

The $64 million comprehensive Strength & Hope Campaign is designed to support Olivet’s mission and priorities for the benefit of current students and for generations to come.

In the life of every organization, there is an inner core of men and women who provide necessary leadership and support.

At Olivet we have a strong constituency of alumni and friends – those who lead, serve and provide generously to advance the cause of an “Education With a Christian Purpose.”

In this season, we are extending an invitation to that very core of individuals to partner with us in creating a “redeeming abundance” for a new generation of transformational leaders.

Our goal for the alumni, family & friends portion of the campaign for this upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025) is $6.2 million in additional gifts and pledges.

Olivet Strength and Hope Campaign

Ben Zobrist on Champion Forward & Life After the World Series

From cleaning toilets in the Olivet’s men’s dorm to leading the Chicago Cubs to a historic victory, Ben’s life has been quite a journey. The short film EXTRA INNINGS chronicles Ben’s transition from MLB to Mental Health Awareness.

Transform Lives With Your Generous Support

At Olivet we are dedicated to providing our students with an exceptional education grounded in excellence and faith.

We invite you to reengage with Olivet in a brand-new way and discover how you might best join us in “redeeming abundance” as we step into these next few years. The Strength & Hope Campaign is a bold step of faith to equip the next generation of Christian leaders in business, health care, education, media, communications, government, the sciences, the arts, the Church and virtually every aspect of life. You are not just giving to support the priorities of Olivet; you are also indeed giving through us to make a massive difference in the world.

We encourage you to participate in the following ways in the alumni, family and friends phase of the campaign:

  • PRAY
    • Pray for God’s blessing for the students, faculty, and staff of Olivet.
  • ENGAGE
    • Come visit us and follow all things Olivet. Reengage with the campus community for musical events, sporting events, chapel services, theatrical performances, art exhibitions and so much more. And follow us at Olivet.edu/news, Facebook and Instagram.
  • BUILD
    • Help us build outstanding new student classes and support a new generation of world-changers for today and years to come.
  • SUPPORT
    • Make a thoughtful, informed, sacrificial gift to the Strength & Hope Campaign. Support the mission of Olivet as, together, we shape the future.
Your contributions make a significant impact in three vital areas.

Supporting Student Success

Scholarships

Help deserving students achieve their dreams.

Your donations provide essential financial assistance, making higher education accessible to those with potential and ambition. By funding scholarships, you empower students to focus on their studies, pursue their passions and prepare for lives of service.

Gifts toward scholarships help to fund:

The Hope Scholarship

Helps students enroll and graduate from Olivet. Funds the gap between what student and families can pay and the cost of tuition.

Olivet Nazarene University New Student Support

Support the scholarship initiative for gifted, dedicated student scholars and future leaders across all program areas.

First-Generation Student Support

Supporting first-generation college students through donations ensures they have the resources and opportunities to succeed academically and transform their future.

Did You Know?

Olivet offers personalized financial aid and affordability counseling. Our committed team of financial assistance professionals work to create custom packages for each student and family.

Increasing Student Access

The Student Experience

Enhance the overall student life at Olivet.

From enriching extracurricular activities and leadership programs to mental health resources and global service opportunities, your support ensures our student have a well-rounded and fulfilling Olivet experience. Together, we can create an environment where students grow academically, spiritually and personally.

Gifts toward the student experience help to fund:

Personal Development

Allow students to discover a calling and purpose greater than themselves.

Professional Readiness

Excellence in the classroom leads to innovation and progress and allows students the opportunity to excel in over 140 areas of study.

Lives of Service

Equip and inspire Olivet students and graduates to lead lives of significance.

Did You Know?

In addition to a full schedule of Purple & Gold Days and academic-focused visit days, Olivet offers personalized campus visits each weekday. Our exceptional admissions team will plan a special day on campus tailor-made for each student’s interests and needs.

Securing Olivet’s Future

Campus and Facility Enhancements

Invest in the future of Olivet by contributing to the improvement of our Bourbonnais campus.

Modernized classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories and inspiring study and living spaces foster an environment of innovation and excellence. Your generosity helps us maintain a campus that reflects our commitment to providing top-tier educational facilities.

Gifts toward campus and facility enhancements help fund:

Technology

Foster innovation and community while providing student with cutting-edge resources to augment their learning and future success.

Safety

Help enhance campus safety measures, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment for all students.

Beauty

Make our shared environment more vibrant and inspiring for everyone.

Did You Know?

In November 2021, Olivet completed the installation of 3,124 solar panels on two campus buildings. The panels, provided through a partnership with SunVest Solar, produce a maximum of 1 million watts (megawatts) of electricity during peak sunlight and are estimated to produce about 1.25 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year.

Take the Next Steps

In this season, we are extending an invitation to alumni, family & friends to partner with us in creating a “redeeming abundance” for a new generation of transformational leaders.

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