Advancing Central State University's Mission Through Partnership, Philanthropy and Progress
Empowering a
Community of Learners
Central State University is committed to nurturing a community of learners and changing lives. As Ohio’s only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and 1890 Land-Grant Institution, we are proud of our legacy as a bold liberator of minds. As we blaze a trail into the future, we invite you to learn about the many ways you can make a difference in the lives of Marauders and future students.
Alumni, longstanding partners, and new friends of Central State University are invited to be a part of our educational mission to equip students for lifelong learning, rewarding careers, and lives of service and impact in their communities.
Centralians far and wide affirm how their Central State education set them on a path of personal and professional success. We invite you to unlock access to education and economic opportunity for even more students in Ohio and around the world. Support Central State University with a gift today. Join us!
WAYS TO GIVE
You can make an incredible impact on the lives of current and future Marauders by partnering with us. Together, we can ensure students have access to opportunities for academic success, student leadership, cultural programs and more...
ANNUAL GIVING
Annual giving is one way you can support Central State University in its current phase of growth and innovation. Click on the sections below to learn about the impact and benefits of annual giving.
Impact of annual giving
Through financial support, you play a vital role in shaping the future of our university. Your contributions make a meaningful impact through:
- Empowerment through Scholarships: Your generosity paves the way for students to pursue their dreams by providing scholarships, easing financial burdens, and enabling them to focus on their studies.
- Elevating Academic Excellence: Your contributions fuel faculty endeavors in teaching, mentoring, and groundbreaking research, fostering an environment of innovation and intellectual growth.
- Enriching Student Life: Your support enhances extracurricular activities, creating vibrant campus experiences and nurturing well-rounded individuals ready to make a difference in the world.
- Investing in Infrastructure: Your financial gifts contribute to the development of state-of-the-art facilities, enabling the expansion of programs and the creation of dynamic learning environments that inspire and empower both students and faculty.
We encourage Centralians to get involved in any way they can. The alumni participation rate impacts our ranking in U.S. News & World Report, which is used across the nation as high school students select their top colleges and universities.
The university utilizes donations to support programs including: | ||
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Academics | Athletics | Band |
Buildings and facilities | Career development | Choir |
Equipment | Leadership development | Programs |
Research | Repairs & Upgrades | Study Abroad and more |
UNIVERSITY PROJECTS YOU CAN SUPPORT
Scholarship Fund
Your support of the General Scholarship Fund will help close an average gap of $1,000-$3,000 per student in unmet needs annually after all other sources of financial aid are applied. Promote academic excellence by removing financial barriers so students can focus on learning and growing at Central State.
1887
Annual Fund
The 1887 Annual Fund is named for the year of Central State’s founding. By supporting the 1887 Annual Fund, you can make a direct impact on Central State’s strategic initiatives, such as enhancing student achievement, increasing the diversity and educational opportunities for global minorities, advancing infrastructure, expanding community engagement, and developing competitive academic and research programs to benefit students, families, and communities.
Marauder
Athletics
With your support, Marauder Athletics can enhance the resources necessary for student-athletes to thrive, lifting each student-athlete through scholarship awards and the construction and maintenance of facilities. These projects, large and small, chart an unmistakable course to excellence.
Marching Marauders
Help to provide nationwide opportunities by supporting the Invincible Marching Marauders. Your gift will make it possible for students to display their skills at major events like a Cleveland Browns halftime show and in New Orleans. Join us in empowering these talented young musicians to reach new heights!
Other Areas to Support
- Honors College
- CSU Library
- CSU Chorus
- Marauder Leadership and Engagement
- Career Services
- Counseling Services
- Student Government Association
- Marauder eSports and Gaming
- Student Pantry
- K-9 Therapy Dog (Penny)
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS YOU CAN SUPPORT
College of
Business
Giving to the College of Business amplifies underrepresented voices seeking to reshape corporate landscapes and create lasting change. Through award-winning undergraduate degree programs and the Master of Business Administration program, Central State enhances learning and access to prolific internships and careers.
College of Humanities,
Arts, Social Sciences and Education
If you have an affinity for the arts, directing your gift to the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences nurtures helps shape a new generation of artists and justice-seekers. Without support from those who blazed the trail, these students wouldn't have access to the benefits of a Central State education.
John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture
The John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture is advancing the frontiers of knowledge in emerging technology fields across disciplines. With your support, students can access research opportunities centered on animals, the environment, food nutrition and health, natural resources, and more.
MATCHING
GIFTS
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
Through employer matching gifts, your contribution of $1,000 can immediately become $2,000 or even $3,000 (depending on your employer's matching gift program guidelines).
Enter your company's name in the Matching Gift box below to see if your company matches your donation.
Or contact your human resources, talent management, or total compensation team to inquire about the guidelines for your company. Then, simply mail your company’s matching gift form with your contribution. It's that easy!
OUR TEAM
Rebecca Kocher Executive Director of the CSU Foundation |
Jeff Sellers |
TiaMarshae Johnson |
Amy Cultice |
Hakim Evans Foundation Analyst |
Markerite Parker Administrative Coordinator |
Keith A. Perkins ‘82 |
Robin Davis |
Nancy Jehn Graphic Designer |
Alissa Paolella |
Imani Holland ‘99 |
CONTACT US
Give today online, by phone at 937-376-6588, or by sending a check to Central State University Division of Institutional Advancement, 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, OH 45384
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