The funds raised through Give Wisely will go toward making OUC an even better experience for the area's students, says Linda Way, OUC's manager of Alumni and Development. The money will go toward things such as library resources, cultural and recreation facilities, new technology, athletics, scholarships, and bursaries, she explained. Much like the institution it supports, the annual fund is unique, notes Way.
People can direct their donations to a specific campus or toward a specific fund.
When Give Wisely was conceived, we realized that we had to tailor the campaign to meet the expectations of the people we hope will support it. Some people will want to be reassured their donation will go toward supporting a particular project or campus - Give Wisely does that. The annual fund is already on the road to success. Although Thursday was the official launch of the campaign, it has been underway for a couple of months, with encouraging results, says Way. We'll need community support to reach that goal, but we think that it is achievable.