We rely on your talents each day, and this is an opportunity to join forces to further support your interests and Ohio State. Through We Inspire, you are a champion for your fellow Buckeyes. You fuel our extraordinary potential to do what Ohio State does best: improve the lives of our families, friends and neighbors.
We Inspire offers a centralized resource for employees so that you can find opportunities to get involved, as we create a culture of paying forward. We Inspire is designed to better align with the causes that matter most to you while offering support to those who need it most. We want to champion you in supporting your passions through financial support, volunteering and advocating.
We Inspire is Ohio State’s new year-round employee giving program that is replacing Campus Campaign. Our goal is to create a culture of philanthropy, connecting you to the people and programs that you are most passionate about. As well as education and advocacy to promote consistency and familiarity. Tailored for our faculty and staff, this is an easy way of making sure your support goes further than ever before.
Inspire Others
Together, we champion people and their potential to create more vibrant futures
Give a Gift
Connecting you to the people and programs you are most passionate about supporting
Become a Volunteer
Employees who participate demonstrate to others that Ohio State is worthy of support
Imagine what we can do together
We Inspire brings together an extraordinary circle of Buckeyes like you who are dedicated to making the world better. Whether you are committed to a cause related to your career or your personal life, you can join We Inspire in a variety of ways, including by contributing financial support, volunteering, educating others about giving opportunities and advocating for new commitments.
"It is important to me to show kindness to others and Ohio State’s Giving Campaign is one way to help make a difference for someone else. There are many organizations which Ohio State partners with that I have personally been involved with and, through donation, can continue to support."
- Zach Talstein, Scheduling Coordinator, Recreational Sports
"The mission of the Association of Staff and Faculty Women aligns with my personal passion for and dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion. Through ASFW, I was able to help shed light on issues and topics affect the personal and professional development of a broad swath of staff and faculty, especially pay equity, work-life balance, and more. Volunteering in organizations like ASFW offers the chance to meet new people from across campus and sharpen skills outside of your full-time position."
- Jera Oliver, JD, MPA, Director of Development, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
"I’m an advocate for BuckeyeThon because their mission is very personal to me. My younger sister passed away from pediatric cancer, and I made a promise to her that I would do whatever I could to END this horrible disease. BuckeyeThon allows me to do just that by sharing her story and giving to a cause that is bigger than myself."
- Kristin Forshey, Digital Fundraising Specialist, Alumni Association
Buckeyes love the chance to pay forward and uplift others. We lead by example through our personal commitment to the work we do and by championing others to their potential. Whether it’s with your time, financial support or advocacy, We Inspire gives you a pathway to support the causes closest to your heart. The first step is, of course, to get involved through advocating, giving or volunteering for an area that you care about.
