Impact Through Your Influence

You Make A Difference

The Power of Your Influence in the Olivet Community

Olivet recognizes those who lend their influence as the alumni, family and friends who think, speak and act on behalf of the university in their workplace, church and community. These individuals add value to Olivet through their time, talent, treasures, testimony, trust and ties.

The Rewards of Supporting Olivet Through Influence

Access to a wider network within the Olivet community with opportunities to deepen relationships with those you already know.
Exclusive Olivet merch and gifts from us to you!
Increased opportunities to connect with current Olivet students, faculty and staff.
Resources provided by the Office of Alumni Relations to help you advocate on behalf of Olivet

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Ways to get involved

Be part of what makes Olivet great!

Day of Giving

Spread the word about this impactful day through your network of influence, find a project to support and pray for Olivet and its students.

Next Generation

Use your network of influence – your church, community, workplace – to help connect Olivet to find future Olivetians! Great people know great people!

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Professional & Career Development

Use your network of influence and your own experience to help connect students to internship opportunities, provide mentoring to graduating seniors or current students and connect graduates and alumni with career opportunities.

Events & Engagement

Help promote the events happening on campus, in your region, or online! We love when we can connect with our alumni and friends.

Olivet Connect

Engage with the greater Olivet community on this closed social media platform. Visit www.olivetconnect.com today to create your account and help us connect with others in the Alumni, Family and Friends community!

Discover the Power of Your Influence Today!

School & Industry Advocates

“The Olivet community is world-wide! As an advocate you are a core part of what sets this community apart and helps us connect with other alumni, family and friends. Consider partnering with us as an advocate to promote the good things happening here on campus and help connect with others in the Olivet community. I look forward to connecting with you about our advocacy programs and how you can make a difference through the power of your influence!”

Hannah Priest
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
hrpriest@olivet.edu | 815-928-5667

Church Advocates

“Consider partnering with me to schedule a campus visit, set-up an Olivet display in your lobby (with free t-shirts), or sponsor one of your youth activities!”

Anne Whalen
Director of Church Relations
awwhalen@olivet.edu | 815-939-5291

Events and Engagement Advocates

“I love being part of the Olivet community. Don’t underestimate the incredible impact an Olivet event can have on you! From athletic competitions and fine arts performances to our cherished annual Homecoming & Family Weekend, there’s always something happening on campus. This spring, join us for the excitement of Day of Giving—the most generous day of the year. And don’t miss out on regional events—they might be coming to a city near you!”

Austin Brown
Director of The Olivet Fund
asbrown2@olivet.edu | 815-936-3993

Your Lasting Impact

“ONU has impacted how our family members live out their personal and professional callings. Now, as a parent and as an alumna, I value ONU’s ongoing commitment to providing Christ-centered education and the dedication of professors and staff to helping students succeed in life. You can get a degree from any school. What sets ONU apart is the intentional focus on learning to live with integrity and wisdom in your chosen field. I would love to see more alumni and friends walking alongside students and recent graduates, sharing wisdom with them while helping them to find open doors and success in their chosen professions and callings.”

Lisa (Schnicker) Garvin ’90, Alumni Board President