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Celebrating 75 years!

We are filled with gratitude for 75 incredible years of empowering Ohio’s students through independent higher education. Thank you to our donors, member campuses, partners, staff and friends who have supported us every step of the way. Together, we’ve built a legacy that continues to shape the future.

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The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) connects donors and partners with students in need, positively impacting Ohio’s economic engine.

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Uniting Tomorrow’s Top Talent with Today’s Top Corporations


OFIC believes all students who enroll at a member campus deserve the opportunity to complete their college education. Every day we connect and partner with corporations and foundations to make this dream possible by helping to keep education affordable through scholarships, internships and career opportunities.

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OFIC Member Campuses Have a $2 Billion Annual Impact on the State of Ohio

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OFIC On-Demand Content

Bill Spiker, Featured on The HigherEd Marketer Podcast

Topic: Strategic Collaborations: Advancing Higher Ed with Corporate Partners

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• how to align your thinking around these terms in productive ways
• how to connect these ideas to how you do your job every day
• strategies for enhanced communication

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