We Inspire

We Inspire is Ohio State’s employee giving program that provides opportunities for employees to get involved, as we create a culture of paying forward. We Inspire is designed to align employees with the causes that matter most while offering support to those who need it most. We want to champion you in supporting your passions through financial support, volunteering and advocating.

Support from employees provides funding for important initiatives on all of Ohio State’s campuses. Employees who participate are an endorsement of the university, announcing to alumni, friends, patients, corporations and foundations that Ohio State is an institution worthy of support.

Government funding covers only a fraction of the costs associated with running such a large university and providing services to the thousands of students and patients we work with on a daily basis.

Campus Campaign was an annual drive with department volunteers during a dedicated time period each spring during which employees are asked to make a gift to the Ohio State causes that mean something to them. We Inspire is the program replacing Campus Campaign, which encompasses employee giving participation beyond a dedicated time in the spring. Your gift during Day of Giving, BuckeyeThon, Team Buckeye, Class Gift or any College/Unit or cause would all count as employee participation.

Our goal with this shift is to build a continuous culture of philanthropy and a better employee experience. The causes you are passionate about occur all year-long, and We Inspire is designed to better align with what matters most to you while offering support to those who need it the most.

Every gift is important. Whatever the amount, your gift shows that you believe in the cause you have chosen to support. There are many causes that receive a larger number of “small” gifts.

We encourage you to consider giving by payroll deduction. A $1 minimum gift 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.

When you select an internal fund 100% of your money goes to support that cause. Some external partners like Buckeyes For Charity is administered by United Way so they may have administrative fees. Contact employeegiving@osu.edu if you have further questions.

Yes. All employee gifts to The Ohio State University and the Wexner Medical Center count toward the program you are most passionate about through We Inspire. There are many opportunities throughout the year for you to participate by making a gift to what inspires you at Ohio State.

These include Pelotonia, BuckeyeThon, WOSU, and Day of Giving, which are just a few of the many efforts through which you can lend the power of your reputation to help Ohio State create a more vibrant future.

Yes. You may choose from among more than 9,000 programs or causes. These may be funds within your own unit or funds related to scholarships, patient care, regional campuses, libraries, WOSU, diversity programs, research, childcare, wetlands, athletics or so much more.

Yes. President’s Club recognition is extended to individuals who make non-athletic qualifying gifts of $3,000 or more during the calendar year. A minimum payroll deduction gift of $250 per month, January through December, will ensure your recognition. If you begin your monthly gift after January, the monthly amount will need to be adjusted or an additional cash gift may be contributed to reach the $3,000 minimum before December 31. Visit presidentsclub.osu.edu or contact President’s Club at 614-292-9550.

Yes. Alumni who commit to a monthly gift of at least $10 or an annual gift of $150 or more are recognized as life donors. Alumni who give any amount to support any area of Ohio State are recognized as alumni donors. To learn more, visit alumni membership information or contact the Alumni Association at 614-292-2281.

Current employees can search by logging into the faculty and staff giving site.

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. Changes made to payroll deductions will take effect the next possible pay period. Payroll deductions are set up as continuous until further notice. 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 continue automatically.

Information on personal giving history is available by visiting My Account or by contacting Gift and Biographic Records at gifts@osu.edu or 614-292-2141.

Visit the employee giving site and search all funds using the “Search” feature or the “Select an area.” 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.

*OSU Physicians, Inc. employees can search for funds at osu.edu/giving.

We encourage you to make your gift online. If you prefer a paper form, you may print a blank gift form.

If you choose not to submit your gift online, you may send a signed printed form to the following address using campus mail or USPS:

Attn: Gift & Biographic Records
14 E. 15th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201

GIFT FORM: Be sure to sign your gift form to confirm your gift intent – new gifts/deductions, change in amount or designation, or cancellation.

Bucks for Charity, Ohio State’s participation in the United Way’s Charitable Drive, and other fundraising efforts, focus externally on community organizations and charities in the city and throughout Ohio counties. A percentage of these donations are assessed administration costs of the funds.

Questions about your Bucks for Charity contributions? Contact Jodi Poth at poth.20@osu.edu.