OUR DEFINING MOMENT
Few Christian liberal arts colleges have
a longer or richer heritage than Milligan College. Established
in 1866, our mission then and now is to educate Christian
leaders — the hope of the world. As we begin the new
millennium, our mission has not changed, but the demands and
realities of society have.
The cross of Jesus Christ is central at Milligan College.
It is central to our name —conveyed in our logo to show
that Milligan cannot exist without the cross. It has shaped
our past and given us a rich heritage on which to build. It
shapes our present, offering purpose and direction for everything
that we do. And, it is our imperative for the future. Any
success that we achieve as a college will come from our desire
to exalt Christ in all things.
More than ever, the world needs servant leaders, prepared
to act in faith and love, to bear the light of truth, to change
lives and shape culture. Our nation and our world need Milligan
College now more than ever. To secure Christian education
as the hope of today’s world, we must move boldly forward
to unite the message of Jesus Christ with great academic achievement
and reputation.
Now is the time to ensure that the light of Christian education
will not dim but grow ever stronger. This is our defining
moment.
THE
MILLIGAN COLLEGE CAMPAIGN FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
As a first step toward realizing the vision and fulfilling
the long-range Strategic Funding Initiatives outline here,
the college has launched The Milligan College Campaign for
Christian Leadership — the largest and most comprehensive
capital campaign in the college’s history.
Milligan’s $30 million campaign will provide funding
to transform the college through building programs which enrich
the student life and learning experience; through ongoing
support to under-gird annual scholarship programs along with
academic and campus life offerings; through dramatically increased
endowment resources which provide new scholarships and support
academic excellence; and through the development of new programs
which advance the college’s vision with strength.
CAMPAIGN
OBJECTIVES
Because the cross of Jesus Christ is central at Milligan College,
we present the overarching objectives of our campaign in relation
to the areas of the cross. As the circle of the cross represents
unity in Christ, this area conveys our vision to unite in
Christian leadership and service. As the arms of the cross
represent Christ reaching out to a world in need, they convey
our desire to reach out and join hands with others to advance
Christian education.
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VISION
Milligan’s vision to change lives
and shape culture through a commitment to Christian leadership
will be our call to action in service to our students,
our community, our churches, and our world.
TRANSFORMATION
The campaign will move beyond fundraising
to transform the college in pervasive and lasting ways.
PARTICIPATION
Milligan’s alumni will participate
in supporting the college at levels that far exceed most
other colleges and feel a strong sense of connection to
the college.
PARTNERSHIP
Milligan will reach out in partnership
with our constituency, our community, and our churches
in new ways where there is a shared vision to change lives,
shape culture, and build leadership.
FOUNDATION
Milligan’s alumni and friends
will build a foundation for the future of the college
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STRATEGIC FUNDING INITATIVES
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Endowment:
A Foundation for Tomorrow
Long-term, any college’s success
depends on the ability to build a foundation for the future
through endowment. Building an endowment that better underwrites
programs ensures that operating funds can be used to bolster
academic excellence, enhance the student life experience,
and seize new opportunities.
Endowed funds will enable Milligan to assist deserving
students with adequate scholarship assistance, attract
and retain the best faculty, develop new programs that
strengthen the curriculum, and properly maintain campus
facilities, all while keeping the cost to students manageable.
A key strategy in building endowment and strengthening
the academic program is the establishment of faculty Chairs
of Excellence and Honors Scholarships. An endowed scholarship
can be named for a gift starting at $25,000. A faculty
chair can be endowed for
$1 million. Professorships can be created and named
for $500,000.
Long-term, the college must increase the endowment, through
addition to principal and growth, to $50-60 million, an
amount that is sufficient to underwrite 10 percent of
the college’s budget.
The Campaign for Christian Leadership will take
the first step toward achieving this long range goal by
establishing new endowed scholarships, faculty chairs,
and program endowments. |
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Annual
Fund: Advancing Current Scholarship & Programs
Operating a college committed to excellence requires more
than a foundation for the future. We must be prepared
to meet the needs and seize the opportunities of the day.
Annual funding is needed to support the ongoing programs
of the college—scholarships, academics, faculty support,
student life, campus ministry, and more.
These annually budgeted programs are vital in order to
attract and retain promising students, to support teaching
resources and faculty development, to enrich and enhance
the college experience outside of the classroom, and to
expand programs for spiritual growth.
The Campaign for Christian Leadership will focus
first on strengthening support of current programs and
scholarship needs through the Annual Fund.
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Academic Programs
The foundation of the college’s
ability to excel academically comes from the strong
support of the college’s faculty and their
ability to teach effectively. Each year, more
than $3.5 million is needed to support academics
at Milligan. Giving may be designated for:
• specific majors or programs
• faculty development
• P. H. Welshimer Library
• technological developments and improvements
Student Development
Student Development activities
include Residence Life, Spiritual Life, Chapel,
Service Learning, and Intramural and Intercollegiate
Athletics. More than $1.6 million is needed every
year to support these crucial activities. Gifts
may be designated to underwrite:
• chapel programs
• counseling services
• career development
• service learning and mission opportunities
• specific athletic teams and their programs
Facilities and Grounds
Keeping the campus functioning
properly and looking good requires more than $1
million each year for renovations and improvements,
landscaping, and equipment. Gifts may be designated
to support:
• equipment needs
• maintenance and improvement projects
• campus groundskeeping and beautification
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Capital
Imporvements: Growth Needs
The college’s physical resources — buildings,
furnishings, and equipment — are essential to teaching,
learning, and living. Enrollment has grown significantly
in the past decade, and campus facilities have not kept
pace. We must expand, build, improve and maintain the
campus in order to support our high quality programs at
optimal enrollment.
The Campaign for Christian Leadership will focus
on completing The Central Campus Project, a $12-15
million project, which includes the Derthick Hall renovation,
the development of The Commons, and a new Campus Center.
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Other
long range strategic initiatives include the following:
Residence Halls: Refurbishing and making additions
to the residence halls to ensure that the residence life
experience is satisfying and complements a vibrant academic
program.
New Classroom Space: Additional classrooms with
computer-assisted learning, lecture halls, and additional
faculty offices.
Library Expansion & Renovation
Athletic Facilities: The college’s athletic
facilities need refurbishing in order to reflect the quality
indicative of a highly competitive athletic program.
Development of Campus Property/Infrastructure: Expansion
and improvements to the Physical Plant, energy management
systems, technology infrastructure, etc. |
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Investment
Funds for New Programs & Expansion: Opportunities
for Impact
One of Milligan’s hallmarks is
its desire to identify and offer education in areas that
are not currently being addressed. We must develop and
improve academic programs to find new areas where Christian
leaders are needed.
The Campaign for Christian Leadership will focus
on developing the The Milligan College Institute for
Christian Leadership, which will promote Christian
leadership and service. This will be accomplished through
new innovative educational programs, opportunities for
involvement and collaboration, and recognition of notable
leaders in the region and nation. |
The
Campaign will also focus on:
New Majors and Degree Programs
Student Development, Spiritual Life &
Student Success Programs
Special Scholarship Initiatives
Technology Initiatives
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Recognition
of your support
Robert Milligan Society
The Robert Milligan Society recognizes
those individuals who have made provision for the college
in their wills or estate plans, and whose support is
“Remembering the Past and Realizing the Future.”
The President’s Associates:
find out more...
For Annual Giving of:
Hopwood Society $10,000
Derthick Society $5,000
Walker Society $2,500
Leggett Society $1,000
The President’s Leadership
Trust
For Lifetime Giving of:
Legacy $100,000
Vision $50,000
Foundation $25,000
Contacts
Please feel free to contact any of
the following members of our development staff for more
information or assistance.
Don Jeanes,
President
423.461.8710
Todd Norris,
Vice President
423.461.8955
Joe Wise,
Director of Development
423.461.8708
Regional Representatives:
Jack
Simpson, Assistant to the President
Indianapolis, Indiana
317.272.1386
Bob Young,
Assistant to the President
Lexington, Kentucky
859.296.0958
Kevin Harkey
, Assistant to the President
Johnson City, Tennessee
423.461.8715
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