The initial phase of the Founders Campaign (2001-2008) has been highly successful due to the enthusiasm and support of over 60,000 alumni and friends. Yet there remains much to do before the end of the Campaign in 2012.

One notable goal of the Founders Campaign is to secure capital funds that contribute to the expansion and beauty of the College's physical plant, providing students, faculty and staff with the best possible facilities in which to teach, learn and participate in co-curricular and social activities. This portion of the Campaign has brought about the most visible advancements to date with the completion of the following new buildings:

• John E. N. and Dede Howard Music Hall
• Harry and Marguerite Kendall Hall
• Robert M. Lane Hall
• William L. and Berniece E. Grewcock Student Union, featuring the Benge Colonnade, A.J.'s Café 1844, Knorr Family Dining Room, and Richardson Commons
• Joseph H. Moss Family Laboratory Wing of the Strosacker Science Center

Through the remainder of the Campaign, the College seeks capital funding for these construction and renovation projects:

• New construction of a Chapel and Performing Arts Auditorium, an Intramural Sports Building, an Archive Center addition to Mossey Library, and an Outdoor Firearms Education Facility
• Renovation for the Graduate School of Statesmanship in the existing space containing the Knorr Center and Curtiss Dining Hall
• Renovation of the Roche Sports Complex, Central Hall, and five dormitories (Edgar B. Galloway Hall, Mauck Hall, McIntyre Hall, Metta W. Olds Residence, and Simpson Hall)
• Continued development of the Liberty Walk
• Renovation of the College's A. P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship in Washington, D.C.

The Founders Campaign endowment funds support a wide range of operational and instructional needs. Chief among these are:

• Undergraduate Scholarships and Loans and the Independence Loan Supplement - An increase in endowed funds for these purposes is key to Hillsdale's independence, since the College does not accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies for student financial aid or any other aspect of its operations.
• Michigan Independence Fund - Through this special fund, the College annually replaces state-issued grants and scholarships available to Michigan residents.
• Endowed Faculty Chairs - The second phase of the Campaign includes the establishment of 20 additional endowed chairs for both junior and senior faculty.
• General Operations - A general endowment fund is vital to covering the College's daily operations.
• Imprimis - With a goal of reaching 2.5 million readers each month, a special endowment will increase the reach and influence of Hillsdale College through Imprimis.
• Charles R. and Kathleen K. Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence - This program serves public and private high school teachers via intensive seminars on such topics as the U.S. Constitution and free market economics.