institutional advancement

The Olivet College Office of Institutional Advancement is committed to raising resources and building relationships; encouraging alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations to participate in the growth and development of Olivet College, to borrow the words of The Olivet College Compact. The primary role of the advancement office is to secure sufficient resources over and above the college's other revenue to assure quality student learning now and for the future. A number of giving opportunities are available at Olivet College.

Major gifts to Olivet College provide the means for new facilities, expansion and improvement of existing facilities, equipment purchases, and program development. A walk through Olivet's campus offers vivid reminders of the impact major gifts have had over the years; providing and renewing classroom buildings, residence halls and athletic facilities.

For more information about making a gift to Olivet College, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at (269) 749-7630 or via e-mail at advancement@olivetcollege.edu.

The Olivet Annual Scholarship Fund

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That's why nearly every student who attends Olivet receives some form of internal financial assistance. During the 2006-07 academic year, Olivet students were awarded more than $7 million through grants, scholarships and the college's work study program. These opportunities make it possible for talented students and their families to afford an Olivet College education.

To help support this financial commitment, The Olivet College Annual Scholarship Fund has been established. Your unrestricted gift no matter the size allows the college to attract and retain knowledgeable and responsible students.

It is imperative that The Olivet College Annual Scholarship Fund is supported each and every year. Its growth allows us to meet the rising cost of education and plan for a fiscally sound future.

For more information about The Olivet College Annual Scholarship Fund, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at (269) 749-7630 or via e-mail at advancement@olivetcollege.edu.

Buy-A-Brick Campaign
Thousands of people pass through Olivet College's Kirk Center each year. To enhance the appearance surrounding this focal point on campus, the college will construct new walkways consisting of bricks purchased by Olivet alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members.

You are invited to support this worthy opportunity. When you buy a brick, you're investing in far more than the sidewalk itself. Money raised through the purchase of the personalized bricks will support the Olivet College Annual Scholarship Fund. Purchasing an engraved brick is a great way to etch your name into Olivet College history. It also makes a great gift. For $150, you can buy a standard 4" x 8" brick engraved with your name or personal message. A $500 contribution buys an 8" x 8" engraved brick, and a $1,000 contribution buys a 12" x 12" brick. In the event you would like to recognize someone special to you or a family member, student, classmate or college employee or engraved bricks may also be purchased in their honor.

Now is the time to leave your mark on Olivet College's campus and on the lives of those students who will benefit from the Annual Scholarship Fund.

Planned Giving
Individuals can make substantial gifts to Olivet College in a variety of ways. Often, personal assets can be structured to increase income, create substantial tax savings, provide income for other family members or heirs and, simultaneously, support Olivet College.
Ways to achieve these goals include:

For more information about making a gift to Olivet College, please contact the
Office of Institutional Advancement at (269) 749-7630 or via e-mail at advancement@olivetcollege.edu.

		Mark Veich Vice President for Institutional Advancement mveich@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7535

		Pam Frayer Development Information Specialist pfrayer@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7625

		Ed Heator Development Officer eheator@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-6691

		Marty Mason Jennings '67 Director of Alumni Relations E-mail: mjennings@olivetcollege.edu Phone: (269) 749-7644
		Mary Anne McMullen Comprehensive Campaign Assistant Head Women's Tennis Coach mmcmullen@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7131 Phone: 749-7412

		Ponja Vahs Administrative Assistant pvahs@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-6670

		Matt Wait Director, Global Citizen Honors Program Director Judicial Affairs, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Grant Writer mwait@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-4187

		Sylvia Burkett Bookstore Manager sburkett@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7394/7101