===Annual Fund - Question & Answer

Annual Fund - Question & Answer

What is the Annual Fund?

The Ashland University Annual Fund is a means by which AU alumni, students, parents, and friends can most effectively contribute their financial support for students and programs of the University.

What do gifts to the Annual Fund support?

Scholarships and financial assistance for nine out of ten students.

Student enrichment programming.

Innovative improvements to campus facilities.

Advancements to campus technology.

Academic opportunities for faculty and staff to spend time with their students in and out of the classroom environment .

How will I be recognized for my gift?

The Ashland University Report of the President is published each year and sent to all alumni of Ashland. Donors are listed at the following levels of recognition:

President's Circle	$5,000 or more
President's Club	$4,999 - $1,000
Accent Club	$999 - $500
Keynoter's Club	$499 - $250
125th Anniversary Club	$249 - $125

What calendar does the Annual Fund use to recognize gifts?

The Annual Fund recognizes gifts according to the University's fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30. For example, gifts received between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006, will be counted as fiscal gifts and will be listed in the 2005-06 issue of the Report of the President.

I still have questions about the Annual Fund. Where can I get more information

Visit the Annual Fund section of this site or contact Jeff Alix, Coordinator of Annual Giving at jalix@ashland.edu or (419) 289-5073.