At Hope College, we believe intercollegiate sport is a powerful vehicle for education and personal development.
The mission of Hope Athletics is to promote and provide programs defined by:
- academic success.
- competitive excellence.
- transformational experiences.
The Orange & Blue Fund exists to support this mission. Each year, over 500 students participate in Hope’s athletics programs. Our student-athletes and teacher-coaches are passionate about using sport, academics and service to shape their time at Hope College.
Your gifts may be utilized in the following areas:
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Your gift ensures that student-athletes have opportunities to grow as leaders through various leadership development opportunities. Your gift inspires students for lives of leadership within a Christian context in order to connect them with their peers, communities and the world.
Your gift supports sending coaches to conferences that broaden and strengthen their skills, enhancing the student-athlete experience both in and out of competition.
TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Your gift provides opportunities for student-athletes and coaches to participate in events and experiences that will transform how they view themselves and the world around them. The experiences your gift provides will have a lasting and far-reaching impact on their personal and professional development.
ENHANCEMENTS TO FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY
Your gift provides tangible support to our student-athletes and coaches equipping them with the resources necessary to train at the highest levels and compete for championships.
GIVE ONLINE: hope.edu/orangeandblue
GIVE BY MAIL: Hope College | The Orange & Blue Fund | PO Box 9000 | Holland, MI 49422-9000
For questions about your gift, please contact Philanthropy and Engagement at (616) 395-7250.
For questions about our Athletics program, please contact the Athletics Department at (616) 395-7070.