What is Friends of Olivet Annual Giving?
Friends of Olivet Annual Giving is the program for alumni, parents and friends of the University to provide annual gifts in support of "Education with a Christian Purpose."
When you make a gift through Friends of Olivet Annual Giving, you are supporting scholarships unless you make a specific gift designation.
Annual Giving initiatives are part of the overall services provided by the Office of Development, which also serves as a resource for alumni and friends who have questions about any aspect of their giving.
What are the Giving Levels?
Friends of Olivet Annual Giving Levels exist to encourage both initial and increased giving. Donors receive a membership decal and recognition in Olivet's Annual Report. Friends of Olivet Annual Giving Levels and benefits are as follows:
Supporter: A gift of $1 to $119
Friends of Olivet decal and recognition in the Annual Report
Sustainer: A gift of $120 to $299
(This level may be reached with a one-time gift or with a minimum monthly gift of $10)
Benefactor: A gift of $300 to $1,199
(This level may be reached with a one-time gift or with a minimum monthly gift of $25.)
Partner: A gift of $1,200 to $4,999
Invitation to President's dinner at Homecoming and concert for all donors at partner level and above. Thisdinner is a "by invitation only" event.
(This level may be reached with a one-time gift or with a minimum monthly gift of $100)
Pacesetter: A gift of $5,000 to $9,999
Invitation to President's dinner at Homecoming and concert for all donors at partner level and above. Thisdinner is a "by invitation only" event.
Investor: A gift of $10,000 or more
Each level includes all of the benefits of the preceding level.
Matching gifts may be included to establish your giving level.
Why should I give to Friends of Olivet Annual Giving?
Although there are numerous reasons for making a gift to Annual Giving, these are the most common:
ALUMNI:
"Olivet changed my life, and I want others to have those same opportunities for academic, personal and spiritual growth."
"I want to make a gift to help current students, just as others made gifts to help me when I was a student."
"I want to give back to the University that helped me achieve professional and financial success."
STUDENTS:
"My Olivet experience would not have been possible were it not for the sacrificial gifts others made toward student scholarships. I’d like my small gift for Student 4 Student to be used toward student scholarships to show my appreciation. Small gifts, given collectively, can make a big difference!"
"Matching gifts to Student 4 Student from the 50 year reunion class and parents honoring their son/daughter can accelerate these efforts to make a lasting impact on future students."
PARENTS:
"I appreciate the quality education my son or daughter received within the Christ-centered atmosphere of Olivet Nazarene University."
"I want to make a gift to enable the children of other parents to receive scholarships in the same way my son or daughter benefited from various scholarship programs."
EVERYONE:
"I believe in the mission of 'Education with a Christian Purpose.'"
"I recognize that my gift to Olivet will enable the University to receive additional gifts from corporations and foundations."
How can I make a gift?
Most individuals use cash, check, credit cards or securities to make their Annual Giving contribution. If you need information on transferring securities, please call the Office of Development at (815) 939-5171.
Make a Gift Now!
Office of Development
Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2345
development@olivet.edu
(815) 939-5171