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About
OFIC
Mission
Case
Statement
Location
Staff and Trustees
Speakers Bureau
ABOUT
OFIC
The
Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) was founded in 1950
as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization representing higher education
throughout the state of Ohio.
Today
OFIC receives gifts that make a significant impact on our member colleges
and universities, as they provide funds for the areas of greatest need
on our campuses, provide scholarship and programmatic support, and
support the establishment of endowments. These gifts enhance the higher
education experience for our nearly 100,000 students as they develop the knowledge
and skills necessary to enter their chosen fields.
We
invite YOU to invest in the workforce of the future.
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MISSION
The
Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges efficiently solicits financial
support from corporations, foundations and other donors and distributes
those funds to our member colleges and universities for educational
programs, scholarships and collaborative efforts.
Our Purpose
The
Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges was founded in 1950 to conduct
annual solicitations of companies and foundations to benefit private
colleges in Ohio. OFIC today has 34 member institutions and 100,000
students. Solicitation is conducted annually with the help of approximately
400 corporate and collegiate volunteers calling on companies and foundations
headquartered or doing business in Ohio. OFIC raises both unrestricted
and restricted gifts including scholarships and endowments. Unrestricted
gifts are largely used for student financial aid.
Our Commitment
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges is committed to being America's
premier state foundation dedicated to supporting independent colleges
and universities.
We carry out this commitment by:
- advocating the
value of an independent college education in Ohio
- enabling donors
to directly help students achieve their educational goals
- distributing funds
efficiently to our member colleges and universities
- recognizing our
donors appropriately for their support of independent higher education
- remembering that
the ultimate value of our efforts and our donors' gifts is demonstrated
through the successful, productive lives of our students and graduates
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LOCATION
250 East Broad Street
Suite 1700
Columbus, OH 43215
The Ohio Foundation
of Independent Colleges (OFIC) headquarters is located in Suite 1700
of the Midland Building at the corner of East Broad Street and 5th
Street.

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STAFF
& TRUSTEES
OFIC
Staff
Office
of the President
Gordon R.
Brollier
President
brollier@ofic.org
Joanne M. Moriarty
Assistant to the President
moriarty@ofic.org |
Marketing,
Public Relations & Collaborative Services
Karey K. West
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
west@ofic.org
Lynne S. Briggs
Administrative Assistant
and
Media Coordinator
briggs@ofic.org
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Development
& Volunteer Services
Daniel Gunther
Vice President for Development
gunther@ofic.org
Cindi Marshall
Director of Development
marshall@ofic.org
Tarra Nystrom
Campaign Manager
nystrom@ofic.org
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Operations
& Administrative Services
Jayne E. Taylor
Vice President
Finance & Administration
taylor@ofic.org
Paula D. Eyerman
Senior Director,
Information Systems
eyerman@ofic.org
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Scholarships,
Student & Donor Program Administration
Kendra D.
Giesseman
Director, Scholarship Services
giesseman@ofic.org
Wendy E. Thornton
Administrative Assistant
Scholarships & College Services
thornton@ofic.org |
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OFIC
Board of Trustees
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SPEAKERS
BUREAU
The Ohio
Foundation of Independent Colleges can provide speakers on many facets
of independent higher education: the impact of the economy on higher
education, the history and success of private colleges in Ohio, how
to select a college, and how to pay for college, to name just a few.
In addition to those knowledgeable in the realm of higher education,
our member colleges have speakers available for almost any other area
of expertise.
If you need
a speaker on the subject of independent higher education or another
specific subject, please contact Karey West, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at west@ofic.org. He will be happy
to assist you in meeting your program needs.
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