JOIN MILLIGAN in moving Forward Ever!
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PRAYER Your prayers are essential to FORWARD EVER: The Campaign for Milligan College. Without doubt, God’s hand is at work at Milligan College. None of our dreams will be achieved without His blessing. You can be a part of shaping our future by praying for God’s blessing and guidance upon efforts of our trustees, administration, faculty, staff, and our students as they seek His will for their lives. ADVOCACY Your advocacy is critical as this campaign moves forward. Your help in identifying individuals, churches, organizations, and prospective students who might join us in our ministry is important to our long-term success.
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Forward Ever be our watchword, conquer and prevail; Hail to thee! Our
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Milligan,
all hail!
Katie Lindner KATIE LINDNER Psychology major
FINANCIAL SUPPORT Your financial support is vital as Milligan moves forward to attract and retain students who will excel in their academic and professional careers while modeling Christ-like servant leadership. Our prayer is that these campaign initiatives will encourage your participation and support and that your participation will, in turn, be a blessing to you as you partner in the ministry of Milligan College.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 800.447.5922 or visit our website at www.milligan.edu/advancement.
Katie values her total Milligan experience, from the great education she receives in the classroom to the unique community that Milligan offers. She also believes that gifts from Milligan’s family of donors have been a huge blessing in her life, enabling her to make her Milligan dream a reality. Your financial support through Milligan’s Parent Fund helps over 90 percent of our students receive the scholarship assistance they need for a great Milligan education, provides the resources that enrich the student experience, and ensures that Milligan is able to continue its high standards of academic excellence.
PO Box 9, Milligan College, TN 37682 800.447.5922 | 423.461.8955 www.milligan.edu
PARENT FUND
FORWARD EVER:
Frequently Asked Questions
The Campaign for Milligan College Approaching her 150 anniversary, Milligan College has a time-honored history of rigorous academics and unwavering Christian commitment. The purpose of FORWARD EVER: The Campaign for Milligan College is to enrich the student experience at Milligan College by improving the quality and efficiency of campus facilities, providing essential scholarship support, and increasing the endowment so that the college’s financial future will be even more secure. With a goal of $25 million, Forward Ever seeks to honor Milligan’s heritage by preparing for the future. Accomplishing three important initiatives will deeply enrich the Milligan student experience as the college celebrates its rich heritage and prepares to step confidently into its next century and a half. th
The Parent Fund is one way Milligan is able to continue moving forward in its efforts to maintain its high standards of excellence. Support raised through this fund provides the resources needed to enrich the student experience and ensures that over 90 percent of the students who attend have the scholarship assistance needed to make a Milligan education a reality. The Parent Fund, a key component in FORWARD EVER: The Campaign for Milligan College, seeks to advance the vision and mission of the college. Please consider how you can be part of Milligan’s Parent Fund and help us accomplish these very important goals.
THE INITIATIVE FOR SCHOLARSHIP As part of its mission, Milligan seeks to provide students with opportunities for scholarly pursuit. Building on a track record of solid academic achievement, this initiative seeks to meet the scholarship needs of both current and future students. Funding priorities include dramatic improvements to the P.H. Welshimer Memorial Library, creating a more environmentally friendly space for study and fellowship. We also must continue to meet our Annual Scholarship Fund goals, build endowment, and provide funds for new academic programs and classroom facility improvements.
THE INITIATIVE FOR COMMUNITY As part of its mission, Milligan seeks to model responsible membership in a community. Recognizing the significance of the Milligan community to students, this initiative seeks to improve those facilities central to accommodating and encouraging community. Funding priorities include improvements to the McCormick Dining Hall (completed Summer 2007), modernization of Webb Hall, a redesigned campus entrance (completed Spring 2008), and ongoing campus infrastructure improvements.
THE INITIATIVE FOR WELLNESS As part of its mission, Milligan seeks to encourage participation in the activities of a healthy lifestyle. Milligan has long recognized the importance of serving students in a holistic manner. Realizing that healthy students are better prepared for life and learning, the initiative for wellness seeks to provide facilities that encourage and enable students to pursue healthy activities and a lifelong commitment to wellness. Funding priorities include the construction of the Gilliam Wellness Center (a LEED* Certified center for health and fitness), construction of a tennis clubhouse, upgrades to Steve Lacy Fieldhouse, and continued improvements to athletic fields. *Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
WHAT IS THE PARENT FUND?
COMMITMENT FORM I commit to support FORWARD EVER: The Campaign for Milligan College with a gift of:
The Parent Fund is Milligan’s giving program for parents of current Milligan students. This fund enriches the student experience by enabling Milligan to maintain its academic and extracurricular excellence and provides for Milligan students in need of scholarship assistance.
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WHY SHOULD I GIVE TO THE PARENT FUND? DOESNʼT TUITION COVER EVERYTHING?
I would prefer to see my Parent Fund gift used for the following:
Tuition covers only about 70 percent of the cost of a Milligan education. Gifts and endowment income must cover the rest. Milligan relies on the partnership and generosity of alumni, churches, friends, and parents to bridge this gap. Milligan’s tuition is well below the national average for private (non-public) colleges and universities and is at the median level when compared to similar schools in our region. Maintaining the excellence of our programs and the closeness and quality of our community is vital to Milligan’s mission, and we work hard to accomplish this while keeping Milligan affordable. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Milligan at #4 in the Best Buy category among Baccalaureate schools in the south. We are able to achieve this ranking through the giving of alumni, churches, friends, and parents. Support raised through the Parent Fund helps over 90 percent of our students attend this fine school.
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r CREDIT CARD Please charge my credit card in the amount of $_______.
HOW DO I MAKE A GIFT?
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Giving is simple. Simply complete the attached form and mail it to: Milligan College, P.O. Box 750, Milligan College, TN 37682. You can also make your gift online by visiting www.milligan.edu/advancement or contact 800.447.5922 to make your gift by phone.
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WHAT IF I CANʼT AFFORD TO GIVE TO THE PARENT FUND? We know that a Milligan education is a significant investment for your family. If you are unable to support the Parent Fund financially, we certainly understand and ask that you partner with us in prayer. Pray that Milligan and its students, faculty, staff, administration, and trustees will continue to seek God’s will in their lives and that the Lord will continue to provide for Milligan College.
Date r Please contact me regarding The Buffalo Club, Milligan’s monthly giving program. r Please contact me regarding the advantages of using appreciated assets (stocks, mutual funds, & real estate) in making my gift. r Please contact me regarding how I might make a gift through my estate plans or a gift that will provide income for me or my family.