OLLI

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNC Asheville is a place where curiosity continues to grow and friendships are formed through a shared love of learning. Our members create a vibrant community built around thoughtful discussion, engaging classes and meaningful connections.

Support from OLLI members helps sustain and strengthen this learning environment. In recent years, gifts have helped enhance our shared spaces and improve the classroom experience. Members can now gather more comfortably outdoors before and after classes, and upgraded sound systems have made it easier for everyone to hear and participate during lectures, trips and tours.

This year, support for OLLI will help provide new classroom chairs that make it easier to set up and transition between the many programs that take place throughout the week. Improvements like these help ensure that OLLI remains a welcoming and comfortable place to learn, gather and connect.

During Give UNC Asheville, your gift helps sustain the programs, spaces and experiences that make OLLI such a special part of our university community. Every gift helps ensure that lifelong learning continues to thrive at UNC Asheville.

Ways to Donate

Donate Online

To ensure your gift is counted toward Give UNC Asheville totals, we encourage you to make your gift through this website before 11:59 pm ET on April 15.

Donate by Mail

Gifts may be mailed to:

UNC Asheville Foundation, Inc. CPO #3800 1 University Heights Asheville, NC 28804-8507

Please make checks payable to “UNC Asheville Foundation” and write “Give UNC Asheville” in the memo line. Be sure to indicate the designation of your gift so it can be directed to the area you care about most.

Is There a Minimum Donation Amount?

When making an online gift, the minimum donation is $5.

Can My Employer Match My Gift?

Yes! Many employers offer matching gift programs, which can double—or even triple—the impact of your generosity. View the matching gift option in our online giving form to see if your employer participates.

Who Can I Contact with Questions?

The UNC Asheville Advancement team is happy to help! Please contact us at giving@unca.edu or 828.251.6525 with any questions about Give UNC Asheville.