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.

The Olivet College Annual Fund plays an integral part in college operations. A gift to the Olivet College Annual Fund is used by the college to cover the day-to-day operational costs of maintaining the institution which are not covered by student tuition. The Annual Fund runs in conjunction with our fiscal year, July 1 through June 30.

Many people think a student’s tuition supports the entire cost of his or her education at Olivet. But in reality, tuition only covers on average 70 percent of the education. Olivet College covers the remaining 30 percent via donations to the Annual Fund. Your support covers such things as laboratory equipment, library resources, and services like tutoring, etc. Many non-endowed student scholarships are also supported through the Annual Fund.

If you would like to make a gift to the Olivet College Annual Fund, please click here or contact Pam Frayer, Development Information Specialist, at (269) 749-7625 or pfrayer@olivetcollege.edu.

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:

If you would like to establish a Planned Giving account, click here, or contact Ed Heator
at (269) 749-6691or via e-mail at eheator@olivetcollege.edu.


		Todd Hibbs Director of Institutional Advancement thibbs@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7535
Staff

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

		Molly Goaley '05 Managing Editor, Shipherd's Record Molly is responsible for the writing and editing of the college’s alumni magazine, Shipherd's Record. She also assists with writing and editing various college communication materials. E-mail: mgoaley@olivetcollege.edu Phone: (269) 749-7141

		Ed Heator '80 Development Officer eheator@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-6691

		Geoff Henson Sports Information Director Geoff manages all media relations, public relations, publications and statistics for Olivet's 18 varsity athletic programs. He is also responsible for maintaining the athletics Web site. E-mail: ghenson@olivetcollege.edu Phone: (269) 749-7602
		Marty Mason Jennings '67 Director of Alumni Relations E-mail: mjennings@olivetcollege.edu Phone: (269) 749-7644

		Mary Anne McMullen Head Women's Tennis Coach, Director of Special Events E-mail: mmcmullen@olivetcollege.edu Phone: (269) 749-7131

		Bruce Snyder Director of Publications and Web Services Bruce is charged with conceptualizing, designing and managing the production and printing of all campus publications. He also handles advertising purchasing, maintains the college's Web site and is the campus photographer. E-mail: bsnyder@olivetcollege.edu Phone: (269) 749-7514

		Shannon Tiernan Director of Foundation Relations and Special Events Shannon's responsibilities include serving as the college’s main grants coordinator, as well as planning and organizing a variety of campus ceremonies and events. E-mail: stiernan@olivetcollege.edu Phone: (269) 749-7164

		Ponja Vahs '03 Administrative Assistant for Institutional Advancement pvahs@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-6670