Annual Report, 2014–15

Bethel Fund Initiatives

Gift Clubs

Bethel has various gift clubs that recognize donors who support the college.

“Circle” clubs comprise all donors who contribute $1,000 or more yearly to the Bethel College Fund. The President’s Circle includes those donors who contribute $5,000 or more yearly to the Bethel College Fund. A gift to the Bethel College Fund provides for scholarships, student ministries, faculty development, campus landscaping and technology upgrades. It helps to fund the difference between what students pay and the actual cost of their education. Unrestricted gifts assist every student at Bethel College, and allow the college the flexibility to respond to opportunities as they rise. President’s Circle members are drawn more fully into campus life through news and information from the president’s office and additional opportunities for interaction with the campus community and campus visitors.

Membership in the President’s Club is for all donors who contribute $1,000 or more yearly to Bethel College. This year the members provided 91.53 percent of Bethel’s total gifts.

We are grateful to our more than 2,200 donors. Each gift is important and ensures the existence of ongoing programs of Bethel College. Estates and corporation matching gifts can also be found within these listings.

Deceased individuals are designated with ++ behind their name.

President’s Circle	$5,000 or more to BC Fund	90	$1,561,353.97
Legacy Circle	$2,500–4,999 to BC Fund	44	$146,658.84
Thresher Circle	$1,000–2,499 to BC Fund	238	$392,657.80
President’s Club	$1,000 or more	142	$1,162,573.48
Leaders Club	$500–999	209	$121,472.73
Founders Club	$250–499	246	$75,266.91
Century Club	$100–249	594	$78,105.28

Heritage Roll of Honor: 178 Members Strong

The Heritage Roll of Honor recognizes, during their lifetimes, those individuals who remember Bethel in their estate plans. Membership in the Heritage Roll of Honor is open to people who indicate that they have made specific plans to provide for Bethel in one or more of the following ways:

These friends of Bethel College extend their influence beyond their lifetimes. They ensure the mission of Bethel College. They motivate others to do likewise. They assure foundations, companies and accrediting agencies that Bethel College will exist for generations to come.

Annually, Bethel College holds a memorial service to recognize Heritage Roll of Honor members who have died during the year. The following were recognized in June 2015:

New Heritage Roll of Honor members are honored annually during a reception. Bethel welcomes these persons to the Heritage Roll of Honor:

President’s Circle

Legacy Circle

Thresher Circle

President’s Club

Leaders Club

Founders Club

Gold Club

This club honors Graduates Of the Last Decade who give $100 for 10 years after graduation. These young leaders (2004–2014) set a standard for their peers as they establish careers and families.