Be Courageous. Be Charitable. Be Otterbein.
Otterbein SeniorLife Philanthropy
Supporting Our Mission
Otterbein SeniorLife, where courage and integrity align with disciplined stewardship.
Philanthropists (donors) at Otterbein, such as you, are selflessly courageous. You fund existing programs such as benevolent care and new innovations in brain health and memory care programming, the impact of social engagement and the discovery of one’s power of purpose on the process of aging.
So Many Ways to Give
Funding Options
One Time or Recurring Cash Gifts
Making a difference in someone’s life with a cash gift today is simple and secure.
Estate Gifts
A well-planned estate helps you make the most of your assets, protects the family and loved ones, is tax-smart, and continues helping others beyond your lifetime.
Click to see language needed to include Otterbein SeniorLife in your estate plans or will.
Annuities and IRAs
Retirement plans and IRAs can be large sources of taxable income for the beneficiary. When planning to gift your assets beyond your lifetime, you can leave taxable assets to a tax-exempt charitable organization, such as Otterbein, to lessen the tax liability associated with your gifts.
Gifts of Stock
Our team is happy to talk through the process for gifting appreciated stocks.
Defining Our Power of Purpose
Welcome to Otterbein SeniorLife Philanthropy
It’s been said the most important sign of a healthy nonprofit is the relationship between the CEO and the volunteer Board Chair. And how fitting, since everything we do at Otterbein, and in our work of Philanthropy, begins with building authentic relationships of trust. Jill Wilson, Otterbein President & CEO shares “Here at Otterbein, we are blessed in this regard, with an exceptional thought partner in our Volunteer Board Chair, Bill Brownson. Bill brings inspired insights and a personal passion to the work of Philanthropy.” Bill expressed his passion in saying “We have a calling to be the antidote to social isolation and an epidemic of loneliness. Our collective work is to clearly define how we harness our power of purpose, both individually and collectively, as One Otterbein.”
Preserving a Heritage of Stewardship
Meet Our Team
You, the donor, are the first priority of the Philanthropy Team at Otterbein SeniorLife. Totaling more than 150 years of fundraising experience, our team believes relationships are built on trust, adhering to and preserving Otterbein’s heritage of disciplined stewardship. In service to you, the donor, the team strives to enrich individual life journeys for all!
If you would like to learn more about how your philanthropic goals could be reached to enhance brain health and memory care programs, education, innovation, capital projects, benevolent care, and more across our One Otterbein, contact us today.
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Kimberly SchmidtVice President of Philanthropy | Home Office
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Darla KaufmanAssistant Philanthropy Director | Home Office
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Emily ShahPhilanthropy Coordinator | Home Office
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Kimberly.Schmidt@otterbein.org
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Mike DuffyRegional Philanthropy Director | North Region
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Melissa OakleyRegional Philanthropy Director | Central West Region
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Jeff HillsRegional Philanthropy Director | Southwest Region
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See How You’re Making a Difference
Impact Highlights
Memory Care and Brain Health
Otterbein SeniorLife provides personalized care, including memory support for those experiencing symptoms and brain health programs designed to delay and hopefully prevent cognitive decline. Encouraging social engagement, choosing from a healthy variety of culinary creations, participating in physical wellness classes, and exploring spiritual and intellectual educational opportunities provide a robust, multi-dimensional offering to improve individual health.
Quality of Life for Otterbein Neighborhoods
The LeGrand Quality of Life Fund for Otterbein Small House Neighborhoods supports the continued exploration of an individual’s life purpose and passion through art, music, gardening, culinary interests, personalized room décor, clothing, and funding items of need and/or interest to elders when financial resources are limited. From card crafting kits to friendly family meals, an elder experiences a vibrant life of heartfelt care in a cozy and secure neighborhood.
Tribute Giving (in Honor or in Memory of)
Should you wish to honor those who have passed away, you can let us know in the comment section of the form and tell us who you are honoring and if there is a family member to notify of this generous gift.
Benevolent Care
Donors who choose to give to the Benevolent Care fund ensure residents can live out their lives with dignity when their assets and income no longer cover the full cost of their care.
Partners in Caring (PIC) Fund
Otterbein SeniorLife believes in showing compassion not just for our residents, but for our partners. That’s why we have established the Otterbein Partners-in-Caring (PIC) Fund — a fund established BY partners, FOR partners, to connect us as ONE Otterbein. This fund is designated to support our fellow partners through a time of crisis when they need it most.
Every Gift Matters
Donate Online
Make a gift to Otterbein SeniorLife securely and conveniently with our online form. Every gift matters – we are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for trusting Otterbein SeniorLife with your philanthropic goals and gifts!
