Now Inviting Founding Members! 

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Hanover’s Bicentennial (2027) is a once-in-a-generation moment, and this group will usher in Hanover’s third century by creating a space for women to lead, connect and give together in a way that reflects their values and shapes the future for Hanover College. By pooling gifts from members – alumnae, parents, and friends of Hanover College – the group will harness the power of collective philanthropy to amplify their impact. 

As a founding member, you’ll join a community of leaders and changemakers who share your interest in making a difference at Hanover. Inaugural grants will be awarded in conjunction with the Bicentennial, at the March 2027 Women’s Brunch. 

The Women’s Giving Circle works together with the Office of Advancement to support the mission of the College and the Hanover Stands Above Strategic Plan by giving together to fund special projects submitted by Hanover students, faculty and staff. 

How it works 

• Join the Circle as a Founding Member by December 31, 2026
  Make an annual gift (minimum gift $1,000). Monthly installments of $84/month are welcome and encouraged to make participation in the group accessible.  
• Request proposals
  Hanover faculty, staff, athletics programs, departments, and student organizations are invited to submit short applications that align with Hanover’s Strategic Plan and are endorsed by a vice president to ensure feasibility. 
• Collectively fund the year’s best submissions 
  Members direct the pooled fund to the year’s most promising ideas.
• See the results
  Awarded projects share updates after completion and join members at in-person events. 

Meet the Guiding Circle

The Hanover College Women’s Giving Circle is led by a 5-member volunteer leadership group known as the Guiding Circle. 

Amanda Allen Harsin ’06 Vice Chair/Grant Liaison

Katherine D. Johnson ’89 Recruitment Liaison

Mallory Kay Disbrow ’10 Marketing and Communications Liaison

Women’s Giving Circle Founding Members:

Tasia Cowan Bade ’05

Emily Hankley Berger ’04

Emily Schweier Dascher ’74

Mallory Disbrow ’10

Molly Orebaugh Dodge ’98

Barb Garvey

Shannon Veach Gibbs ’91

Amanda Allen Harsin ’06

Erin Phillips Horsley ’98

Betsy Pottenger Howden ’74

Katherine Johnson ’89

Jill Robinson Kramer ’98

Nancy McFarland Gatewood ’74

Brittany Thompson Lorenzi ’98

Kaitlyn Lorenzi ’26

Mary Burch Hambrick Ratliff ’78

Jenny Clark Rippy ’93

Heather Schaeffer ’05

Rachel Slade Sharpe ’13

Julie Queener Wells ’84

Jenni Lyter Wissel ’04