Now Inviting Founding Members!
Join Today!
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:
Emily Berger ’04
Mary Burch Ratliff ’88
Mallory Disbrow ’10
Shannon Gibbs ’99
Amanda Harsin ’06
Erin Horsley ’11
Katherine Johnson ’89
Jill Kramer ’93
Nancy McFarland Gatewood ’74
Kaitlyn Lorenzi ’26
Brittany Lorenzi ’98
Jenny Rippy ’07
Heather Schaeffer ’95
Rachel Sharpe ’08
Jenni Wissel ’04