PROJECTS:  General Operating Budget and Intramural Sports (IM) Building

FUNDRAISER:  Parent-to-Parent Phonathon

The Parents Association Steering Committee  (PASC) has chosen two areas of concentration for this year’s Parents Fundraiser. 

The first is the GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET.  These are typically the hardest funds to raise.  However, behind every class, every seminar series, every athletic event and every service provided by Hillsdale College are resources that contribute toward the excellence of Hillsdale’s education and outreach.  From library books to science laboratory supplies to building utilities to the faculty and staff, these resources comprise the College’s annual operating budget.  Meeting our Founders Campaign goal of endowing one-half of the current operating budget reflects the College’s self-reliance and ensures its commitment to independence from federal taxpayer support.  The annual operating budget provides the groundwork of everything Hillsdale does, for without these people and resources, the College cannot stand.

The second area of concentration is the new Intramural Sports (IM) Building.  The Parents Association has adopted the IM Building for its 2008-09 fundraising project.  Parents' support for the project is key to its success.  When complete, it will feature full-size hardwood basketball courts, indoor tennis courts and cardiovascular and strength-training equipment.  It will be a wonderful place for fitness, fun, social events, concerts and even Commencement, should the Michigan weather refuse to cooperate.  To date, the College has raised nearly $1.4 million for the $5 million project.

 

Intramural Sports (IM) Building

 

The Parents Association Steering Committee (PASC) conducts one major fundraiser for this benefit:

The PHONATHON  takes place twice a year, just prior to Fall and Spring Parents Weekends.  Parents come to campus and and call current parents, past parents and grandparents to solicit their contributions.

To make a monetary donation online, click here and be sure to type in “Parents Association Fundraiser” in the gift designation line.  To send your donation through the mail, download and print this form.  If you have questions or comments about this project, or the Parents Association in general, please contact the Parent Relations Department at (517)-607-2382 or by e-mail.  Thank you for your consideration.