Annual Giving
Educational opportunity is the great equalizer in our world.
No other organization places a higher priority on each individual’s education than Ashland University.
We continue to deliver on our commitment to “Accent on the Individual,” so each student leaves here prepared to live a life defined—and fueled—by their unique purpose.
Our fundraising priorities specifically target this commitment to help shape future generations. We invite you to support initiatives as unique as they are impactful. Every dollar sparks an opportunity to change the world.
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Greatest Need
What draws each of us to Ashland is precisely the same thing that draws out our potential. It's the people of Ashland. When you give, our students are able to share in this unforgettable experience. Students make memories and moments that start when they arrive on campus and connect them for the rest of their lives. We become a community of individuals. We learn to thrive, serve others, build our confidence, and grow into better people.
Unrestricted annual gifts allow us to create and sustain the kind of opportunities that only happen at Ashland. Gifts to the Ashland Fund provide the flexibility to support our students in a wide range of ways and meet their unique needs. Whether it's a student organization, an academic program, an internship, research, athletics, or an opportunity abroad, students learn what's out there and what they can expect from themselves. When it's time to take the leap to our next chapter, we know they will be ready.
To make a gift, simply click the button below. Fill out the form to give a one-time unrestricted gift or set up a recurring donation. Every gift goes directly to supporting opportunities for our students.
Ashland Fund
Every year, Ashland Fund donors support promising students, enhance the performance of the fine arts, improve conditions for our athletes and enrich the classroom experiences for our future nurses, executives, teachers and communicators. These resources require annual replenishment in order to strengthen and sustain our distinctive environment, enabling University leaders to meet Ashland’s most pressing needs and respond to new growth opportunities.
Annual financial gifts of $1,000 and over to the Ashland Fund qualify donors for membership in President’s Circle.
And, more importantly, gifts at this level allow us to continue and expand our ability to provide the unique opportunities that can only happen at AU. Give to the Ashland Fund today and ensure our legacy of excellence continues.
Student Scholarship
One gift makes an education possible. Every Eagle can trace a life of success and service back to one place, one moment when everything clicked, and we knew what we were meant to do. We know it as a calling. And every one of us starts on that path here at Ashland.
But for many, it begins before we even step foot on campus. It starts when a deserving student receives a much-needed scholarship. It’s thanks to individuals like you that the gift of an Ashland education is possible.
Thanks to scholarships, our students have the support of peers and professors who help them focus in on their strengths and passions. Our students learn from professionals and scholars who share their knowledge and experience in the classroom, the lab, and other settings. Truly, the support of donors can redefine a student's trajectory.
Annual scholarships provide immediate financial support. A gift of any size to student scholarships throughout the year, can help students continue their college journey. Scholarship recipients can focus on being college students while they're here at Ashland and can fully dedicate themselves to their chosen professions, serving their communities, and caring for their families after graduation.
Student
Emergency
Fund
Within our Ashland University community, emergencies happen. Sometimes an emergency can cause a student to question whether they can finish the semester, or even graduate.
Our motto, “Accent on the Individual,” always invites us to serve our students, and this fund is a connection to our students and an opportunity to serve them when they need us most. Students get the support they need— when they need it— and it’s all because of generous people just like you.
You make student success stories possible. And that's what the Student Emergency Fund is really about.
If you need help, reach out. And if you can give, give.
President's Circle
The President's Circle is composed of leadership annual donors who provide much-needed support to enhance the student experience and drive Ashland's mission forward. Members have a remarkable impact on students and enjoy a variety of benefits. You can join this transformative group of donors by making a gift of $1,000 or more to The Ashland Fund, Annual Student Scholarships, or the Student Research Fund.
Giving Levels
OLD ABE | $20,000+
Old Abe is the largest, most visible and most recognizable eagle on campus. His presence is symbolic of evolving traditions, transforming relationships and renewed integrity.
BENEFITS
-An invitation to lunch or dinner with President Peede
-All benefits listed below
LOUISE | $10,000+
Louise indulges herself with the activities of students. She has a passion for nurturing and enriching the student's experience.
BENEFITS
-On-campus event recognition
-All benefits listed below
LOUIE | 5,000+
Louise was the ambassador to the community of Ashland as he stood proudly outside old Redwood Stadium. Now, he enjoys building relationships and serving the community.
BENEFITS
-Parking and ticketing assistance for Ashland University events (including Athletics)
-All benefits listed below
AMYLENE | $2,500+
Amylene is the daughter of Louise and Louie. She believes a personalized and transformative educational experience at Ashland University begins with its exceptional faculty.
BENEFITS
-Invitation to campus events
-All benefits listed below
GLENN | $1,000+
Glenn, the namesake of Dr. Glenn Clayton, has an eagle-eye for institutional growth and is a confident fundraiser.
BENEFITS
-The greatest benefit of supporting the President's Circle is helping to create educational opportunities for current and future Eagles
-Exclusive news and communications from the President's Office
-Commemorative item emblematic of your membership level
Update an Existing Contribution
If you would like to update an existing contribution, simply fill out the form below.
Contact Information
Mark Libs
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement & Director of Annual Giving
301 Founders Hall
mlibs@ashland.edu
419-207-4255
Taylor Black
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
304 Founders Hall
tblack9@ashland.edu
419-289-5457
