Connected Cause

The Campaign for Goshen College

Thank you for all your support!

July 1, 2026

Connected Cause campaign logo with olive treeWe’re delighted to share some exciting news!

The five-year Connected Cause campaign concluded yesterday, and while we are still counting final gifts, we already know that together we didn’t just meet our $68 million goal of gifts and pledges — we far surpassed it — raising more than $76 million!

This is a historic milestone for Goshen College and a wonderful reflection of the extraordinary generosity, encouragement and belief that so many alumni and friends have shown our college over the past five years. Whether you supported the campaign with a gift, your advocacy, your prayers or your ongoing connection to Goshen, thank you for being part of this remarkable community!

Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing stories of the lives changed and opportunities created through the Connected Cause campaign. We also hope you’ll join us during Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 2–4, to celebrate this milestone together, reconnect with friends and see the impact of our community’s generosity.

Ever Goshen,
President Rebecca Stoltzfus

Ever Grateful. Ever Connected. Ever Transforming. Ever Forward.

A message of gratitude from President Stoltzfus as this five-year campaign concludes (July 2026)

Thank you!

We are deeply grateful for every alumni and friend who joined in. Your giving and commitments demonstrated extraordinary confidence in Goshen’s mission and future, and the strong belief that the kind of education we offer is needed more than ever.

  • 4,500
    households gave gifts
  • 1,450
    new donors gave gifts
  • $76M+
    total dollars given or pledged during the campaign

    The impact of Connected Cause

    Connected Cause enabled transformational investments and accelerated strategic priorities across campus, strengthening our future.

    The campaign has concluded, but the mission continues and Goshen College is positioned to move forward with greater confidence. Connected Cause was never intended to be a finish line—it was an investment in the next generation of students, programs and people. We are, and always will be, Ever Goshen.

    • 129%
      Growth of the GC Fund
    • $19M+
      Added to the endowment
    • $15M+
      Given towards scholarships

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        Thank you to our campaign steering committee:

        Tom ’69 and Trinda ’69 Bishop, Denver, Colorado
        Steve and Victoria Brenneman, Goshen, Indiana
        Gerry ’72 (Chair) and Linda ’74 Horst, New Holland, Pennsylvania
        Margaret Jeschke ’89 and Bart Miller ’90, Oak Park, Illinois
        Rebecca Stoltzfus ’83 and Kevin Miller ’85, Goshen, Indiana
        Shirley and Stuart Showalter, Lititz, Pennsylvania
        Joy Sutter ’81, Harleysville, Pennsylvania
        Ann ’85 and Pat ’85 Vendrely, Goshen, Indiana

        Meet our team