Hocking College Foundation

Become a Partner in Education Today

Donors choose exactly where they want their contributions to go. In addition to donor-funded scholarships, your gift could help:

Fund new projects
Enhance buildings
Support programs

Who We Are

Since October 21, 1992, the Hocking College Foundation has been working with members of the community to achieve and maintain a measure of excellence, and to undertake development programs to enhance the College's educational and public service mission.

As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, Hocking College Foundation provides more than 50 scholarships, and is responsible for the coordination of philanthropic and fundraising initiatives within the private sector and external support for the college's programs, students, faculty, and staff.

People's Bank donated $5,000 to the Hocking College Foundation to support the renovation of The Lodge at Hocking College.

Pictured are Douglas Wells, director of the Hocking College Foundation; Jackie Edwards, Peoples Bank Nelsonville branch manager; Dr. Betty Young, president of Hocking College; and Hannah Gilkey, Athens Court Street branch manager.

Park National Bank recently donated $6,000 to the Hocking College Foundation. The money will be used to fund scholarships.

Picture from left to right are: Joel Kupchik, from Park National Bank, Doug Wells, director of the Hocking College Foundation, Dr. Betty Young, president of Hocking College, Laura Tussing from Park National Bank, Jim Rogers, president of the Hocking College Foundation Board of Directors and Bill Rinehart from Park National Bank and a member of the Hocking College Foundation Board of Directors.

Reed & Baur Insurance Agency donated $30,000 to the Hocking College Foundation to be used for renovations to The Lodge.

Pictured from left to right are Doug Wells, executive director of the Hocking College Foundation, Jim Rogers, from Reed and Baur and chairman of the Hocking College Foundation Board of Directors, Paula Rogers, from Reed & Baur, Dr. Betty Young, president of Hocking College, and Mark Davidson from the Hocking College Foundation Board of Directors.

Park National Bank donated $30,000 to the Hocking College Foundation to help fund renovations to The Lodge.

Pictured from left to right are Doug Wells, executive director of the Hocking College Foundation, Joel Kipchik, manager of Park National’s Logan branch, Jim Rogers, chairman of the Hocking College Foundation Board of Directors, Dr. Betty Young, president of the Hocking College, and Laura Tussing, regional president of Park National Bank, and Mark Davidson from the Hocking College Foundation Board of Directors.

Freshman Partner

$1,000

Annual Contribution

Corporate logo and link on Hocking College Foundation website for six (6) months
Signage displayed at two Foundation Events such as Donor Appreciation Dinner, Spring Gala, Golf Outing, Employee Giving Day, Homecoming, Scholarship Dinner, State of the College Address
Recognition by the President of Hocking College at the Annual State of the College Address
Press release to announce the partnership

Sophomore Partner

$4,000

Annual Contribution

Everything listed in Freshman partnership plus:

Signage displayed at all Foundation Events such as Donor Appreciation Dinner, Spring Gala, Golf Outing, Employee Giving Day, Homecoming, Scholarship Dinner, State of the College Address Announcement
Recognition at Hocking College Sporting Events such as football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball
Four all- sports passes to Hocking College Sporting Events

Graduate Partner

$7,000

Annual Contribution

Everything listed in Freshman and Sophomore partnerships plus:

Prominent signage displayed at all Foundation Events such as Donor Appreciation Dinner, Spring Gala, Golf Outing, Employee Giving Day, Homecoming, Scholarship Dinner, State of the College Address
Speaking opportunity at a Hocking College Employee Communications meeting
$1,000 annual scholarship in the name of the sponsor
One team in the annual Hocking College Golf event
Two VIP Tickets to the Hocking College Foundation Annual Spring Gala
Two annual passes to Lake Snowden Water Park