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 99,000 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 nearly 98,000 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 Cheryl L. Kight Vice President Marketing and Public Relations kight@ofic.org Lynne S. Briggs Administrative Assistant and Media Coordinator briggs@ofic.org
Development & Volunteer Services Vice President for Development M. Kathleen Roberts Assistant Vice President for Development roberts@ofic.org Development Assistant	Operations & Administrative Services Jayne E. Taylor Vice President Finance & Administration taylor@ofic.org Paula D. Eyerman Director, Information Systems eyerman@ofic.org
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

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 Cheryl L. Kight, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, at kight@ofic.org. She will be happy to assist you in meeting your program needs.

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250 East Broad Street
Suite 1700
Columbus, OH 43215
Ph: (614) 469-1950
Fax: (614) 469-4733
ofic@ofic.org

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