Together, We Build a Better Tomorrow

We Inspire is an employee movement that encourages all Ohio State employees to connect with programs and causes that reflect their passions.

We Inspire includes all the programs you know, such as Buckeyes for Charity and Team Buckeye, but also provides a pathway for you to discover causes that highlight the extraordinary work happening at Ohio State and in our community.

Buckeyes don’t give for the glory. We are champions for the students, researchers, dreamers and doers who will change the world in ways that have not yet been imagined. We Inspire the future of Ohio State through our work and through our support of causes which fuel our passions.

We Inspire creates a circle of Buckeyes who are committed to making the world better. Whether you support a cause related to your career or your personal life, you can participate in We Inspire in a variety of ways, including financial support, education and advocacy.

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Why do you believe in Ohio State? Show your support today.

The impact your gift can have

  • A child and a teacher work on a creative task together at a desk

    Improving access to early education

    At just three years of age, Alexander has already developed an insatiable love for learning.

  • A woman leans against a reflective wall

    Enabling first-generation students

    To say Takoya Porter has encountered challenges most students have never faced is an understatement.

  • A father and daugther share a tender moment together on a couch

    Giving back to those who gave them hope

    When Rhonda Maynard's father, was diagnosed with cancer, she immediately started researching the disease.

Make a difference today

Because when we all believe in Ohio State, we are collectively able to promote positive change not only here in Ohio, but across the globe.

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