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Below are frequently asked questions to help you navigate through Ohio State’s Employee Giving Campaign. Get involved, volunteer, make a gift, advocate.
Frequently Asked Questions
“Giving feels good.” is Ohio State’s year-round employee giving program. The name represents feedback from employees who say it feels good to support the things that matter to them. Our goal is to connect you to the people and programs that you are most passionate about by giving of your time, talent and treasure in a way that feels good to you.
Support from employees provides funding for important initiatives on all of Ohio State’s campuses. Employees make a powerful impact on the work we do at Ohio State through their giving, and their support is a demonstration of Buckeye pride.
Government funding covers only a fraction of the costs associated with running such a large university and medical center and providing services to the thousands of students and patients we help.
Yes. Your financial support any time of the year to any cause at Ohio State makes a valuable impact and counts toward participation in the employee giving campaign.
The median gift made by employees is about $100. And, thousands of employees are giving each year! Every gift is important. Whatever the amount, your gift combines with others to provide critical funding.
We encourage you to consider giving by payroll deduction. While all it takes to participate is $1, a gift of $5 or $10 per pay to the cause of your choice shows your commitment to the success of the program, research, patient care initiative or scholarship you choose to support.
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You may be solicited from areas of the university where you participate and also from the “Giving feels good.” campaign. All gifts matter and all of them count toward your employee giving total. There are many opportunities throughout the year for you to participate by making a gift to what inspires you at Ohio State.
Your support is needed for scholarships, community programs, Pelotonia, BuckeyeThon, WOSU Public Media and all other funds at Ohio State.
Yes. You may choose from more than 9,000 funds or causes at Ohio State. These may be funds within your own unit or funds related to scholarships, student support, patient care and medical research, regional campuses, libraries, diversity programs, environmental initiatives, community outreach, animals and so much more.
Current employees can search by logging into employeegiving.osu.edu.
As a current employee, you have two easy options:
Payroll deduction:sign up today online or use a printed gift form (minimum of $1/pay per fund). Deductions are ongoing gifts through per pay installments and continue until the University is notified otherwise (12 times per year for those paid monthly and 24 times per year for those paid biweekly).
One-time gift:make your gift online or check.
One-time payroll deductions cannot be processed at this time. Changes made to payroll deductions will take effect the next possible pay period. Payroll deductions are set up as continuous until further notice. You can adjust your contributions at any time online at employeegiving.osu.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Gift and Biographic Records at gifts@osu.edu or 614-292-2141 for assistance.
No. If you are continuing existing deductions as they are and making no other gifts/pledges at this time, you do not need to do anything. Your deduction will automatically roll over for the next fiscal year. Thank you so much for your generosity!
Information on personal giving history is available by logging in with your name.# on the employeegiving.osu.edu site or by contacting the Gift and Biographic Records team at gifts@osu.edu or by calling 614-292-2141.
Visit employeegiving.osu.edu and search all funds using the “Explore all funds” menu. Search the database of more than 9,000 funds and click “Add payroll” or “Add one-time” when you find the fund(s) you wish to support. You can also learn more about areas you care about by visiting the web page for that program.
We encourage you to make your gift online. If you prefer a paper form, contact 614-292-2141.
If you choose not to submit your gift online, you may send a signed printed form to the following addressing using campus mail or USPS:
Attn: Employee Giving
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
GIFT FORM: Be sure to sign your gift form to confirm your gift intent — new gifts/deductions, change in amount or designation, or cancellation.
Buckeyes for Charity is Ohio State’s participation in the United Way’s charitable drive, and other fundraising efforts, and supports statewide nonprofit organizations. A percentage of these gifts goes toward administration of the funds.
Questions about your Buckeyes for Charity support? Go to: buckeyesforcharity.osu.edu.
Yes. President’s Club is The Ohio State University’s largest and most prestigious recognition program. Since 1963, President’s Club has recognized the most loyal and generous donors to the university. These donors offer their philanthropic and leadership support and share a continuing commitment to this great institution.
Annual recognition is extended to individuals who make non-athletic qualifying gifts of $3,000 or more during the calendar year. For gifts of payroll deduction, recognition is achieved with a monthly contribution of $250 for 12 months (January-December for renewing donors or July-June for new donors). A combination of payroll gifts and cash may also be contributed.
For more information about President’s Club and the associated benefits, view the President's Club website or contact President’s Club at presidentsclub@osu.edu or 614-292-9550.
