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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
