Final Weeks Ahead for "Taking the Next Step" Campaign

The Bethel Investor

News for donors to bethel university

Spring 2008

Help Bethel Finish Strong
Mere weeks remain before the conclusion of “Taking the Next Step,” the largest comprehensive resource campaign in the history of Bethel University. On May 31, 2008, this pivotal effort to raise $105 million will come to a close. To date, the total in gifts and pledges stands at $94 million.

“We are encouraged by great progress in the central campaign goal of transforming Bethel’s stewardship culture and expanding its donor base to position us for a healthy future,” noted Vice President for Development Bruce Anderson. “The goal can be attained as alumni, parents, and friends are moved by their interest in Bethel’s educational mission to stretch to the next level of commitment.”

With 6,200 students from every state and 35 countries enrolled in wide-ranging undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs, Bethel has become a world-class university in need of expanded facilities and resources to provide scholarships for its students. The campaign is designed to build Bethel’s endowment, strengthen its Annual Fund, fund new facilities, and support special projects.

Finishing strong is vitally important to Bethel students of today. It will also help secure the school’s future, and the kingdom difference our graduates will make for generations to come.

The gifts and pledges needed to meet our goal will come from God’s hands, in God’s way, and in God’s time. Will you be a part of His plan? Please, prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you commit today.

To make your gift, you may wish to use the enclosed postage paid mailer. If you prefer, you may contribute online at www.bethel.edu/development/donate/.