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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


Development & Volunteer Services

Daniel Gunther
Vice President for Development
gunther@ofic.org

Cindi Marshall
Director of Development

marshall@ofic.org


Operations & Administrative Services

Jayne E. Taylor
Vice President
Finance & Administration
taylor@ofic.org

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

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