Mulligan to specialize in optimizing grant processes, seeking funding for OFIC member campuses and students

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) today announces the appointment of Darby Mulligan as the new Development Associate.

Working closely with our Regional Vice Presidents for Development and members of the OFIC scholarship team, Mulligan’s role will focus on grant solicitations, letters of intent (LOI), proposals, applications, and grant reports to corporations and foundations in support of our 33 member campuses and their students.

Darby Mulligan, OFIC Development Associate

“We are thrilled to be adding Darby Mulligan to our OFIC staff. With her skills and expertise in customer service, advancement services data entry, data analysis, and critical thinking, she will help OFIC with fundraising for scholarships and general support to benefit our members campuses and their students,” President of OFIC, Bill Spiker said.

Mulligan started her career in higher education and advancement at The Ohio State University working as a Development Coordinator. During her graduate work at OSU, she researched Ohio State’s new debt free education initiative. She holds two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Xavier University, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, and a second graduate degree of a Master of Public Administration and Leadership from The Ohio State University.

Mulligan is excited to start this new journey and be a part of the OFIC staff and community. Welcome, Darby!

OFIC connects students across 33 member campuses with Ohio’s top corporations and foundations to make the dream of completing their bachelor’s degree a reality through scholarships, internships, and career opportunities. Learn more at ofic.org.