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How you can
participate in the Bicentennial Campaign
There are several ways to take part in the Bicentennial Campaign
that match your personal circumstances and interests.
Cash gifts
Gifts of cash are available for immediate use by the University
and usually are fully deductible for donors who itemize. Checks
should be made payable to The Ohio University Foundation, P.O. Box
869, Athens, Ohio 45701-0869. Please be sure to indicate on the
memo section of your check where you would like your gift directed.
Contact Larry Lafferty.
Credit card
To make a gift using your Visa, Mastercard or American Express card,
call 1-800-592-FUND.
Pledges
Pledges are gift commitments made over a period of time according
to a prearranged payment schedule. To make your pledge, call 1-800-592-FUND
or visit the Web www.ohiou.edu/campaign/pledge.html.
Matching gifts
Gifts to educational institutions often are matched by businesses
and corporations. Contact your employer’s human resource office
for information.
Major gifts
Major gifts must be pledged on or before Dec. 31, 2004, and paid
within five years to be counted in the campaign. Gift designation
is at the donor’s discretion. Contact Glen Kerkian or Molly
Tampke.
Planned gifts
Planned gifts are made through an estate-planning device such as
a unitrust, charitable lead trust or simple bequest. Contact Robert
Conrad or Kelli Bell.
Stock transfer/e-trade
Stock transfers may be made at any time, with valuation made on
the day the stock is received. Contact Susan Downard or Kelli Bell
in advance to specify and confirm a stock gift designation.
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