The Holland Young Professionals has partnered with the Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation (HZCF) to establish a donor advised endowed fund (The HYP Fund). 

Mission:
To support organizations that provide and encourage leadership development throughout the Greater Holland Area.

What is the HYP Fund Competition?
Starting November 2nd, HYP is looking for teams of up to 4 youngprofessionals who are willing to ask their friends, family, neighbors, mother’s best friend’s college roommate’s sister, and everyone else you know forcontributions to The HYP Fund.  Why would you want to participate in this competition and why would someone want to give?

• See above 
• Warm Fuzzies
• Because you love to win
• Contributions to Community Foundations (where The HYP Fund lives) have significant tax benefits. 

Why:

• To encourage philanthropy from Holland’s young professionals in order to perpetuate the philanthropic tradition that makes our community unique.

• To create a lasting legacy of HYP.

• To give HYP a focused community involvement/philanthropic goal, while still allowing for diverse avenues of giving.

Teams are forming now!  Select the "Teams" page from the menu to learn more and get signed up.  We are kicking off after the Chili Cook Off on October 31, 2009.

Donate to The HYP Fund
(When donating, please specify The HYP Fund on the form)