Greetings from Hope College! I am writing to share some details — and my excitement — about Hope’s upcoming Day of Giving, which begins at midnight Thursday, April 11 and runs through noon on Friday, April 12. For this year’s Day of Giving, we will be inviting alumni, employees, friends and families to give to what they love at Hope College. I hope you’ll consider what you love about Hope and make a gift to support it.
We recognize that our Hope families already invest a significant amount in their students’ education, and we are grateful for your dedication. Like most colleges and universities, however, the full costs of the educational experience we deliver at Hope are not covered by tuition alone; indeed, it is the participation of many in philanthropy to support our world-class programs that allows us to go above and beyond what tuition provides and offer a robust, transformational experience, with exceptional opportunities, resources and support. Please know that any gift, no matter the amount, is important.
On April 11-12, you’ll have the option to “give to what you love.” This means that you can designate your gifts and, in doing so, support the areas that connect you most closely to Hope.
Maybe your student is an artist, athlete, Phelps Scholar or Emmaus Scholar. Maybe they participated in a campus ministries program, gained experience in a science lab, had an adventure studying abroad, or shared their research at a conference. Perhaps they received guidance from the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career. Or, perhaps like so many Hope students, they received a scholarship. You can give to (and get involved with!) any of these areas, and many more.
Thank you for being a part of the Hope College community, and thank you in advance for your consideration. On April 11, watch your email inbox for an invitation to be a part of Hope’s Day of Giving!
Thank you,
Rev. Dr. Dennis N. Voskuil