SUPPORT ONU
Generations of Ohio Northern students have received a transformative education thanks to our generous community of alumni and friends. Every gift enables our students to become learners and leaders with the skills, knowledge and determination to make an impact.
Ways to give
There are many ways you can make a lasting impact at Ohio Northern University. A few of those ways are listed below. Please contact the Office of University Advancement to learn more about how you would like to make your impact.
419-772-2035
advancement@onu.edu
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To give with your credit card, follow the instructions on this giving form. You can also set up a convenient recurring gift. By committing to a recurring gift, you are providing Ohio Northern with steady, reliable funding for our student and faculty-driven initiatives across campus through a monthly, quarterly or annual gift to the designation of your choice. You'll determine the amount of your monthly gift and we'll charge the gift to you credit card on the 1st or 15th of every month.
To give with a check, make payable to Ohio Northern University and send to: Ohio Northern University, Office of Advancement, 525 S. Main Street, Ada, Ohio, 45810
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You can double—or even triple!—your gift if your employer has a matching gift policy. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, search the employer’s name here, alumni.onu.edu/match.
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ONU relies on the generosity of donors who make annual gifts of support. The Northern Fund supports the student experience through campus improvements, academic programs, student life, faculty research and financial aid. Learn more about these opportunities:
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Long-term planning, like a bequest, charitable remainder trust, gift annuity or charitable lead trust, is a wonderful way to make a difference at ONU. Gift planning is the process of carefully selecting the best methods and assets for making a gift, such as cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, life insurance, trusts and bequests. A planned gift can enable you to assist ONU in its long-term mission of education, research and service while reducing your burden of income, capital gains or estate taxes. To learn move, visit https://onuplannedgifts.org
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Your contribution to an endowed fund enables ONU to take its programs and offerings to the next level. Endowed chairs and professorships bring scholars renowned in their field to ONU. Endowed programs, such as lecture series, summer research, study abroad and artists-in-residence, provide enrichment opportunities for students outside the classroom.
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Pay tribute to an individual, living or deceased, whom you admire or love. By making a gift in their name, you perpetuate their memory with an act of kindness that will positively impact lives for years to come. Any gift, such as a cash donation, a real estate or stock transfer, or naming a fund such as an endowed scholarship, can further ONU’s mission in someone’s honor.
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Our giving societies recognize the passion and loyalty of our donors. The Henry Solomon Lehr Society, established in 1974, is the premiere recognition society for leading donors who give $1,000 or greater during the fiscal year of June 1-May 31. Members of the Lehr Society are the University's strongest supporters, setting a philanthropic example. The Heritage Club recognizes alumni and friends who include Ohio Northern University in their wills for $10,000 or more or who have arranged deferred gifts of $10,000 or more with the University as the ultimate beneficiary.
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If you already have a donor-advised fund, you can support ONU with grant recommendations from your account. You can recommend a gift to Ohio Northern by contacting your financial institution or fund manager. The gift will be sent directly to Ohio Northern University.
Please request for your name, address and gift designation to be included with the gift so that ONU can thank you and direct the gift to the desired fund. Send a check (payable to Ohio Northern University) to: Ohio Northern University, Office of Advancement, 525 S. Main Street, Ada, Ohio, 45810.
Contact a member of the advancement team
Click below to connect with a member of the advancement team who can assist with your questions.
Historical Recap: The Campaign for ONU that raised $112,708,796
The Forward Together Campaign was born out of the commitment that Ohio Northern has to secure a bright future for current and future Polar Bears.
Generosity and gratitude, across generations
Your support ensures that today’s students have access to the same life-changing relationships and opportunities that you received.
Support that is close to your heart
Give back to ONU in a way that’s meaningful to you. When you support an area of interest or passion, you directly benefit current students. Click on the photo captions to learn more about these giving initiatives.
Make an investment in the future
We may call it a gift, but your financial contribution to ONU is truly an investment in the future. It ensures that Northern’s reputation for excellence continues to grow.
Turning dreams into reality
Scholarships and student aid make an ONU education a reality for deserving students from all backgrounds.
Volunteer opportunities
ONU recognizes there are many ways for alumni to give back to their alma mater, and volunteering is definitely one of them! Please consider sharing your love of Northern with prospective students, current students or fellow alumni in your area.
YOUR SUPPORT CHANGES LIVES
ONU students are high achieving, dedicated and deserving. And they’re here thanks to our donors.
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94% Of student body receives financial support
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993 Students receive endowed scholarships
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24 Average ACT score of ONU students
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19 Countries represented among the student body
Make a bigger impact
Double or even triple the impact of your gift to Ohio Northern if you or your spouse is employed by a company that matches charitable contributions.
I trace a lot of the success I've enjoyed in life to the principles and education I got at Ohio Northern. So many folks who touched my life, far too many to name.Stephen Hailer, BA ‘76
University Advancement
302 Lehr Memorial Building525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810
419-772-2035
advancement@onu.edu