In 2004-05, the Hollingsworth Initiative began as a way to encourage new memberships in the top annual giving levels, such as the Order of the Paladin, by funding a step-up program, as outlined below. In each case, the donor must make an annual pledge of three or more years and move up to a higher gift level, to qualify for Hollingsworth funding. Beginning in the first year of the pledge, the donor immediately has full membership privileges in the new gift level.

Upon making a three-year pledge...
	The donor pays:	Hollingsworth will add:
Year 1:	50% of the giving level amount	50% of the giving level amount
Year 2:	75% of the giving level amount	25% of the giving level amount
Year 3:	100% of the giving level amount	-0-

The Hollingsworth Initiative is an excellent means by which to immediately become a member of the Order of the Paladin without feeling the full financial effects for three years to come. Those who are already members of the Order of the Paladin may use the Hollingsworth Initiative to move up a level within the Order of the Paladin (quarter scholarship, half scholarship, full scholarship).