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Mitchell Snyder '17 matched $100
Erin Sites '08 & Christopher '08 Ensign matched $300Sonya Lowmiller Higginbotham '98, Chair of Otterbein's Alumni Council, & her husband, Carl Higginbotham '98 matched $500
Debra Burns Parts '75 matched $1,000President John & Rachel Comerford matched $1,750Mary Logan So '02 matched $2,000Kathryn Felsenthal '97 & Matthew '92 Stephens matched $2,500Dr. Susan Palmer '70 & Dr. Chris Cordle '69 matched $2,500Lisa Collins '88 & Dr. Michael '86 Huston P'16 P'21 matched $4,000Harvey Smith '55 matched $5,000Stanton Ickes '53 matched $5,000Anonymous matched $10,000Donna Kerr (in memory of President Tom Kerr) matched $20,000Sheronda Whitner gave $100Margie Morgan Doone '72 gave $500A select group of trustees gave $17,500Anonymous gave $25,000
On April 26, 2022, Otterbein University celebrates its 175th Anniversary on Founders Day! This milestone calls for more than just congratulations—in this moment, Otterbein commits to providing our remarkable students with even deeper support.
As one of the nation’s first universities to welcome women and persons of color to its model community of teachers and learners, Otterbein remains committed to standing as a college of opportunity and advancing the common good.
Tackling the challenges and opportunities of today while celebrating our 175th anniversary and the future beyond, it is imperative we honor the generations of Cardinals who came before us and create an impressive future for those who come after us.
Help continue the transformative power of an Otterbein education with your gift of $17.50, $175, or $1,750 during this 48-hour giving challenge in honor of Otterbein’s 175th Anniversary. These identified key areas for investment will allow us to advance our mission, implement innovative ideas to ensure Otterbein’s future, and support our students and faculty:
- Otterbein Fund
- Scholarships for Access and Affordability
- Campus Center Renovation
- Innovation Fund
- Every Student Will (career programming/immersive experiences)
- Social Mobility - Opportunity Scholarship, Nigel Chatman Student Emergency Fund, LGBTQIA+ Student Emergency Fund, Textbook Affordability, The Promise House
Make your gift in honor or memory of a professor, coach, staff member, or classmate who helped shape your Otterbein story!
WOW! This Founders Day is one for the history books! 📚
You broke two records for Otterbein – most dollars and most donors to an online giving campaign! 🥳
Whether you supported the Otterbein Fund, Scholarships, the Campus Center Renovation, the Innovation Fund, Every Student Will, one of the Social Mobility funds, or another area of the University, your gift to Founders Day of Giving makes a difference for current and future students. Thank you!
GO CARDS! 🎉
⏰ Founders Day of Giving ends at 12 p.m. ET today! ⏰
There's still a challenge on the line for an additional $25,000 for #Otterbein.
PLUS, to inspire even more support, another anonymous donor will MATCH all gifts $1 for $1, up to $10,000 total!
Spread the word by using the sharing buttons at the top of the page to help encourage your Otterbein network to join you in giving to Founders Day of Giving!
331 days ago by Raeceen Dukehart
Can we break the giving day record and reach 500 donors?!
332 days ago by Raeceen DukehartHappy Birthday, Otterbein! Yesterday we celebrated Founders Day with a birthday party on campus! Today, we continue to celebrate with Founders Day of Giving!
Your gift will help us achieve the University's vision, shape our future, and impact generations of students to come.
332 days ago by Raeceen Dukehart
An anonymous donor was so impressed by the response to Founders Day of Giving that they are setting a NEW CHALLENGE - they will give $25,000 when the campaign reaches the goal of 500 donors!
Use the buttons at the top of the page to share with your Otterbein network and help us reach the 500 donor goal to unlock an additional $25,000 for Otterbein!
Hear from our Alumni Council chair, our archivist, two of our brightest student leaders, and President Comerford. We hope you enjoy this short celebration as much as we enjoy sharing it with you, our Otterbein family. Watch the video now at https://www.otterbein.edu/alum...
332 days ago by Raeceen Dukehart
Cardy is preparing for Otterbein's birthday party!
333 days ago by Raeceen Dukehart
Donors
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| Affiliation | Donors | $ Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 11 | $4,540 |
| 2008 | 9 | $750 |
| 1971 | 8 | $1,900 |
| 1992 | 8 | $3,935 |
| 1972 | 8 | $2,400 |
| 1988 | 7 | $5,547 |
| 2010 | 6 | $228 |
| 1955 | 6 | $52,850 |
| 1968 | 6 | $1,068 |
| 1990 | 5 | $893 |
| 1967 | 5 | $678 |
| 1973 | 5 | $6,550 |
| 1978 | 5 | $2,075 |
| 1980 | 5 | $628 |
| 2005 | 4 | $53 |
| 1963 | 4 | $7,450 |
| 1997 | 4 | $3,900 |
| 1970 | 4 | $3,845 |
| 2018 | 4 | $3,500 |
| 1987 | 4 | $175 |
| 1996 | 4 | $201 |
| 1998 | 4 | $695 |
| 1979 | 4 | $650 |
| 1966 | 3 | $400 |
| 2017 | 3 | $150 |
| 1957 | 3 | $1,075 |
| 2003 | 3 | $400 |
| 2020 | 3 | $143 |
| 1958 | 3 | $3,450 |
| 1965 | 3 | $375 |
| 2013 | 3 | $198 |
| 1962 | 3 | $450 |
| 1964 | 3 | $600 |
| 1999 | 3 | $385 |
| 1977 | 2 | $193 |
| 2002 | 2 | $2,050 |
| 2021 | 2 | $93 |
| 1983 | 2 | $200 |
| 1991 | 2 | $225 |
| 1975 | 2 | $1,100 |
| 2019 | 2 | $38 |
| 2014 | 2 | $35 |
| 1976 | 2 | $1,175 |
| 2007 | 2 | $193 |
| 1982 | 2 | $225 |
| 1994 | 2 | $175 |
| 1951 | 1 | $500 |
| 1954 | 1 | $25 |
| 1986 | 1 | $4,000 |
| 1989 | 1 | $210 |
| 1993 | 1 | $175 |
| 1960 | 1 | $175 |
| 2006 | 1 | $100 |
| 1981 | 1 | $100 |
| 2012 | 1 | $100 |
| 1953 | 1 | $5,000 |
| 2027 | 1 | $25 |
| 2011 | 1 | $18 |
| 1974 | 1 | $175 |
| 1961 | 1 | $100 |
| 2004 | 1 | $100 |
| 2023 | 1 | $50 |
| 1952 | 1 | $100 |
| 2015 | 1 | $30 |
| 1995 | 1 | $175 |
| Designation | Donors | $ Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Otterbein Fund | 243 | $152,162 |
| Campus Center Renovation | 43 | $39,803 |
| Scholarships for Access and Affordability | 28 | $2,775 |
| Otterbein READY (career programming/immersive experiences) | 11 | $586 |
| LGBTQIA+ Student Emergency Fund | 5 | $1,193 |
| Nigel Chatman Student Emergency Fund | 4 | $2,526 |
| The Promise House | 3 | $818 |
| Textbook Affordability | 2 | $850 |
| Innovation Fund | 2 | $1,025 |
| Opportunity Scholarship | 1 | $9 |
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