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Phonathon Calling

Phonathon

What is Phonathon?

Our Phonathon program comprises a group of dedicated, enthusiastic students who make thousands of calls each year to É«ÖÐÉ« alumni, families, and friends. Our student callers educate and engage members of our community on our common goal—to support and empower our students toward success! 

When you answer a call from our Phonathon students, you are connecting with current students who are benefitting from your generous support and experiencing the amazing opportunities made possible by our supporter community! Our callers provide updates on new initiatives, ask for advice, and share ways you can stay connected with the É«ÖÐÉ« community.

Our Phonathon program provides our students with professional experience that strengthens their communication and networking skills and introduces them to philanthropy and the incredible impact our supporters have on every student and across campus!

Did you get a call from our Phonathon students?

Our Phonathon students will be calling from 610-861-1610. If you see this number calling, please pick up! Our students would love to speak with you.


Ways to Support Our Students

Give a Gift

Every gift—of any amount—makes an immediate and lasting impact on our students!

Leave a Message

Leave a Message for Your Caller

Missed our call but still want to speak with our students? Leave a message for your caller and we'll make sure they hear from you!

Update your Information

Update Your Information

Stay connected with É«ÖÐÉ« by ensuring your information we have on record is up to date.

Double your Donation

Double Your Donation

Check to see if your employer offers gift-matching opportunities. Matching gifts are an easy way to double—or even triple—your impact at no additional expense to you!

Pay your Pledge

Have you already pledged your support for É«ÖÐÉ« but have an outstanding balance? Pay your pledge to support our students one gift at a time!

What is the Senior Class Gift Campaign?

We’ve all benefited from the generous contributions of the Hounds who came before us, and now it’s our turn to support the Hounds who will follow. Tuition and fees cover only about two-thirds of a É«ÖÐÉ« education, with the rest funded by the commitment of dedicated donors. The Senior Class Gift Campaign helps close this gap, strengthening É«ÖÐÉ« as an institution. This year, the Senior Class Gift Campaign will directly support both current and future Hounds, ensuring that É«ÖÐÉ« continues to thrive.

Do I have to support the É«ÖÐÉ« Scholarship Fund?

While the É«ÖÐÉ« Scholarship Fund is the area of greatest need for the university, we recognize that giving is very personal in nature and you may want to support a different area of Morvaian that better resonates with you. We encourage our supporters to give to whichever area of É«ÖÐÉ« is a priority for them!

Where does my money go?

Your money will go directly toward the area of the university you choose to support! You can give to student scholarships, support an academic department, sponsor internship stipends, and much more.

Why do you ask for credit card gifts over the phone?

We understand that giving credit card information over the phone is not for everyone. We have other methods of giving if this makes you uncomfortable, but we ask for credit card gifts for a few reasons. First, the university will benefit from your gift immediately. Credit card gifts are processed the next day, so your gift has an immediate impact. Additionally, credit card gifts act as additional gifts to the university because they save paper and postage costs. Lastly, credit card gifts are better for the environment by cutting down paper usage.

How is my credit card information handled?

When you provide your credit card information over the phone, our student caller will record it and verify the information with you. The next day, this information is passed on to our Development team, who processes all gifts given to the university. Your credit card information is not stored or saved and is only processed by a full-time staff member.

Do I have to give my gift all at once, or can I spread it out across the year?

You can do either! If you would like to give a one-time gift via credit card or by sending a check in the mail, we will happily accept! You can also opt into our monthly giving program—this is a group of loyal supporters dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students on a monthly or recurring basis. By giving a monthly gift, these supporters have an immediate and consistent impact at É«ÖÐÉ«! When you enroll in monthly giving, you choose a gift amount that works best for your budget. Our Phonathon callers can enroll you, and you can manage your monthly or recurring gifts at any time—set up direct withdrawals based on the frequency and date you wish, increase or decrease your recurring gift, or opt out of the program.


Meet the Team

Allocca

Lauren Allocca ’27

Speech Language Pathology Major

Hometown: Long Valley, New Jersey

High school: West Morris Central High School

Clubs/activities: Phonathon

Bennett

Janie Bennett-Kalio ’27

Public Health & Nursing Major

Hometown: Union, New Jersey

High school: Union High School

Clubs/activities: Catholics on Campus, BSU, UBUNTU, Phonathon

Bllaca

Casey Bllaca ’26

Sociology Major, Criminal Justice and Law Education Minor

Hometown: Staten Island, New York

High school: Saint Joseph Hill Academy

Clubs/activities: Tri Sigma Sorority, Phonathon Manager, America Reads Tutor, Student Event Staff Worker, Transfer Orientation Leader

Brown

Maggie Brown ’25

Marketing Major

Hometown: Scranton, Pennsylvania

High school: North Pocono High School

Clubs/activities: Phonathon Manager, Alumni Relations Student Assistant, Student Event Staff, Member of Sigma Sigma Sigma

Jack Ertle

Jack Ertle ’26

Finance Major

Hometown: Kunkletown, Pennsylvania

High school: Pleasant Valley High School 

Clubs/activities: Delta Tau Delta, Amrhein Investment Club, Residence Life Staff, Cheese Club, HUB Desk Manager, Phonathon

Knorr

Catie Knorr ’27

Communications Major

Hometown: Glenside, Pennsylvania

High school: Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School

Clubs/activities: Gamma Sigma Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma, Yearbook, Phonathon

Smith

Ashlee Smith ’27

Marketing Major

Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware

High school: Ursuline Academy

Clubs/activities: Phonathon

Turkdonmez

Sara Turkdonmez ’25

Marketing Management Major

Hometown: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

High school: Liberty High School

Clubs/activities: Phonathon Manager, Omicron Delta Kappa President, Writing Fellow, Commuter Student Association Graphic Designer, First Generation Student Union Secretary, Phi Eta Sigma member, Alpha Alpha Alpha member

Valencia

Mckenna Valencia ’25

Marketing Management Major

Hometown: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

High school: Liberty High School

Clubs/activities: Phonathon Manager, Senior Class Gift Committee, Commuter Student Association Secretary

Dana Brieck ’28

Computer Science & Cognitive Neuroscience Major

Hometown: Lancaster, PA

High School: Conestoga Valley High School

Clubs/Activities: Brain Club, Zinzendorf Literary Society, Humanities Club, United Student Government

Giavona Figueroa ’27

Nursing Major

Hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania

High school: Wilson Area High School

Clubs/activities: Alpha Sigma Tau, Phonathon, Student Nursing Association

Pearl Gillis ’27

Pre-Music Therapy Major

Hometown: Perkasie, Pennsylvania

High school: Pennridge High School

Clubs/activities: Choir, Phonathon

Chey McCarthy ’27

Nursing Major

Hometown: Broomall, Pennsylvania

High school: Marple Newtown High School

Clubs/activities: Cross Country, Phonathon

 

Isabella Roback ’27

Biology Major

Hometown: Shavertown, Pennsylvania

High school: Holy Redeemer High School

Clubs/activities: Alpha Sigma Tau, Pre-Health Club, Craft Club, Phonathon

Armaandeep Singh ’27

Managerial Economics Major

Hometown: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

High school: Liberty High School

Clubs/activities: Investment Club, Development Office, Phonathon, SASA Treasurer, ASU, and CSA Treasurer


Contact

Annie-Mccarthy

Annie McCarthy ’22 
Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Philanthropy
Development & Alumni Engagement
1200 Main Street  Bethlehem, PA 18018
mccarthya@moravian.edu