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Rick Hanes
VP of Advancement, Strategic Planning & Partnerships
Executive Director of The Edison Foundation
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937.778.7806
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Education creates opportunity for all. Your gift will provide students with the tools to succeed by providing resources to advance student success through scholarships, academic support, athletics, and more. We invite you to explore how your contribution can align with your interests to make a truly positive impact.
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Edison State's dedication to quality education has established the institution as a leader in healthcare training and development. This ensures that graduates are ready to excel and contribute positively to their role within our communities. As the demand continues to grow, our commitment to students and healthcare leaders has challenged us with a deep responsibility that not only supports the legacy of excellent graduates, but highlights Edison State's role within the community and region.
Since the Edison Foundation is actively forming partnerships across the area to support the building of the nursing addition, it is imperative that we stay on track to have a fully funded, state-of-the-art facility, sooner, than later. With the addition of our RN to BSN four-year bachelor's degree, our space is limited, and the time has come to move forward. We are rapidly closing in on our $4.5 million goal to build and complete the nursing addition, with plans for students to start using the space by early 2026.
Your continued support helps us tackle the cost of Edison State’s nursing addition. By focusing on a future that upholds strong curriculum in higher education, Edison State aims to continue being at the forefront of healthcare training, development, and advances.
HONORING 50 YEARS OF GROWTH
In recent years, the Edison State Community College Piqua Campus has lost many trees due to the removal of diseased ash trees, environmental factors, and building additions. To maintain a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community, Edison State has set a goal to plant 50 trees or more as part of its 50th Anniversary celebration. The College is committed to sustaining a vibrant and appealing exterior environment that reflects the high-quality education and support services offered within.
HOW TO HELP
You can be a part of this positive effort to help strengthen the campus environment for all visitors and the community by gifting a tree, which you will have the option to dedicate. You can download an order form via the link below.
The faculty and staff of Edison State believe that the work we do at the College, shapes the lives of students and strengthens the community. Our gifts to The Edison Foundation’s Illuminate the Future Annual Employee Campaign demonstrate to our business partners, alumni, and community that we stand behind our work and, more importantly, our students. In 2023, Edison State employees raised $6,358, which helped create six student scholarships. These efforts have inspired our community to donate $127,199 since the Illuminate the Future campaign’s establishment in 2017. This campaign is an excellent chance to donate in honor or memory of someone special. The Edison Foundation will send a notice of your gift to the honoree or family members upon request. You can even direct your contribution to one of the numerous funds established to honor or remember Edison State employees, alumni, retirees, or students. The Edison Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax-exempt organization, which means your gift will receive a charitable income tax deduction in accordance with IRS regulations. You will receive acknowledgment and documentation of your gifts from The Edison Foundation. You can download a pledge form via the link below.
The Edison State Community College Illuminate the Future Annual Scholarship Campaign is a true reflection of our Edison State community—of who we are—and who we have been since our inception. We believe that Edison State allows our students to dream and provides the opportunity and foundation for them to realize their dreams.
Edison State is a vital player in the economic success of our area. Enhancing economic development, we are partnering with corporations in programs that lead to innovative curriculum and workforce development for our students—and that means jobs for our graduates and a skilled workforce for our region. There has never been greater potential for increasing our impact on our regional community and our state. A number of forces are converging, accelerating and urging us forward. We have a powerful vision for Illuminating the Future. With purposeful initiatives and drive, we are initiating real connections between our students and faculty and our business and community partners. We firmly believe in Edison State’s ability to transform lives for the better—and with this commitment—we cannot fail. Join us in enabling our College to transform the community.
As a member of the Edison State community, you are the driving force behind our Illuminate the Future Annual Scholarship Campaign and your participation helps to ensure our students' future success. Every gift is greatly appreciated. For more information about giving—including annual, planned and capital gifts—email us or phone 937.778.7805. You can download a pledge form via the link below.
You have the opportunity to purchase a personalized paver that will be placed in the Edison State Community College courtyard at the Piqua campus. Personalized pavers are a beautiful way to honor a family member, friend or co-worker and leave your mark on the campus. You can download an order form via the link below.
An Endowment can be established to provide a permanent and personal way for you to make a difference in the life of an Edison State student. The Edison Foundation manages an endowment by investing the original gift and then using the earnings to fund scholarships in perpetuity. The initial contribution can be paid over a period of up to five years and may be named to honor an individual or company. The Edison Foundation will also accept endowment gifts to benefit other purposes, such as faculty development, faculty chairs, childcare, instructional needs and special programs. Endowments are often created by donors who have made a bequest in their will. Contact us at 937.778.7806 for more information.
The Duke Foundation Disc Golf Course at Edison State Community College is nestled within a beautiful mixture of woods, open fields and water and blends into the natural aesthetics of the 131-acre campus. The sport of disc golf appreciates the value of the landscape and appeals to any life style, age, athletic ability and gender. One of the only 18-hole courses in the area, the Duke Foundation Disc Golf Course is open, accessible and free to the public. A donation to the Duke Foundation Disc Golf Course will assist in course maintenance, enhancements and beautification. Contact us at 937.778.7806 for more information.
A memorial or honorary gift is a beautiful and lasting way to honor the memory of a loved one, classmate, coworker or professor. The Edison Foundation will send a card notifying the family or honoree of your gift. Contact us at 937.778.7806 for more information.
A Corporate Sponsorship of an Edison State Community College academic, cultural, social or sporting event is a great way to support the College while making a positive statement about your company's philosophy to both your clients and the public at large. As a corporate sponsor, you provide your company with numerous benefits, including the ability to reach new target audiences, increase customer loyalty and make a social impact in the community where you do business. More than 85 percent of consumers say they will switch brands to support a worthy cause. Contact us at 937.778.7806 for more information.
Planned gifts such as gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and naming the college as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy are important ways to help build Edison State’s endowment and to provide funds for the future use by the College. Contact us at 937.778.7806 for more information.
Many financial accounts, including savings, checking, CDs, and mutual funds, allow a payable upon death designation. This type of gift allows the donor to name Edison State Community College as the beneficiary of the account and provides estate tax savings. The donor retains the right to change or revoke the designation at any time. Contact us at 937.778.7806 for more information.
A bequest to Edison State Community College via your will is the simplest plan you can make. A bequest can be designated for any amount and almost any purpose. A bequest permits you to make a substantial gift to the College without decreasing the assets available to you during your lifetime. Contact us at 937.778.7806 for more information.
An easy way to double or even triple your donation to Edison State Community College is to inquire as to whether your company has a matching gift program. Such programs typically match all or a percentage of employee contributions to charitable organizations, making your employer a partner in supporting Edison State. Obtain a matching gift form from your Human Resources office, fill it out and send it with your contribution. Contact us at 937.778.7806 for more information.
Charitable gifts of securities are great ways to support Edison State and may reduce capital gain or estate taxes. Contact us at 937.778.7806 for more information.
Choose your method of giving.
Your contribution, no matter the size, helps sustain Edison State's mission. Cash donations should never be mailed and should be made in person. You can make of a cash donation by contacting us at 937.778.7805 to make arrangements on a time and place to deliver payment to The Edison Foundation.
You may make a donation via check. Please make your check payable to The Edison Foundation and mail to:
The Edison Foundation
1973 Edison Drive
Piqua, Ohio 45356
The Edison Foundation will send you documentation for your tax-deductible donation.
You may make a donation via a debit or credit card. You can do this by phoning 937.778.7805 and giving us your card information. You can also choose to make a debit or credit card donation via our secure, online payment option, found at the link provided below. The Edison Foundation will send you documentation for your tax-deductible donation.
You may make a donation via our secure, online payment option, found at the link provided below. The Edison Foundation will send you documentation for your tax-deductible donation.
We welcome your gift through a pledge or formal statement of intent to make a gift to the College. You may complete your gift by making regular payments over time. Each payment of your pledge is eligible for use as a tax deduction.
We can also set up an automatic recurring gift program. This enables you to donate a given amount on a monthly basis or other set schedule. The Edison Foundation will send you documentation for your tax-deductible donation. You can download an Automatic Donor Program form via the link below.
The Edison Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax-exempt organization.
Federal ID 31-1379781