Charles McMicken Society at the University of Cincinnati

Donor Benefits  |  Objectives  |  History  |  Let Us Help You  |  The UC Foundation  |  Contact Us

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The Charles McMicken Society honors the University of Cincinnati’s most important donors and connects them more strongly with UC and with each other.

The McMicken Society recognizes donors (individuals and couples) based upon their UC support within two distinct categories: Annual Giving of $1,000 and more, and Cumulative Giving (lifetime giving) of $100,000 and more.

Donors are honored at the following levels:

• Annual Giving
  Bronze McMicken | $1,000 to $2,499
  Silver McMicken | $2,500 to $4,999
  Gold McMicken | $5,000 to $9,999
  Founder | $10,000+
  
  
• Cumulative Giving
  Life Founder | $100,000 to $249,999
  Life Benefactor | $250,000 to $999,999
  Circle of Honor Benefactor | $1,000,000 to $4,999,999
  Circle of Excellence Benefactor | $5,000,000+

Through the Charles McMicken Society, the UC Foundation provides donors with public recognition (unless a donor chooses to remain anonymous), tokens of appreciation, and unique opportunities to interact with UC leaders and with each other.  Recognition for “Life Founders” and “Life Benefactors” are afforded for their lifetimes. “Circle of Honor Benefactors” and “Circle of Excellence Benefactors” are recognized in perpetuity.

Donor Benefits

Donors at all McMicken giving levels receive these membership benefits:

• 3 hours of free campus parking
• UC Library privileges
• 10% discount at all UC Bookstores
• Recognition in the annual “UC Honor Roll of Donors”
• Invitations to Special Events throughout the year

• Name listed prominently on UC Donor Walls
• Annual recognition dinner at the University of Cincinnati
• Special gift of appreciation

In addition to the above benefits, Life Benefactor, Circle of Honor Benefactor and Circle of Excellence Benefactor donors receive lifetime free campus parking privileges.

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Objectives

Created in 1972, the McMicken Society recognizes and honors the University of Cincinnati’s most important individual donors. The Society’s mission is to connect donors with the University and with each other to build a strong, positive future for UC.

• Establish substantial annual gift support for UC’s expanding programs.
• Create appropriate recognition for donor’s exceptional generosity.
• Provide opportunities for increased donor involvement with the University.
• Enhance donors’ awareness of the role higher education plays in contemporary society.

McMicken donors generate the most significant block of private, individual support received by the University each year. The Society is dedicated to UC’s goal of providing exceptional educational opportunities to the men and women who work toward their futures at the University of Cincinnati.

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History

Charles McMicken (1782-1855) was a successful businessman with a very large dream. In pursuit of that dream, he bequeathed to Cincinnati his land and personal effects – with an estimated value of $900,000 – to establish an “institution of higher learning.” That institution became the University of Cincinnati.

The University’s first building was located on the site of McMicken’s home near the Clifton Incline. In 1895, UC built McMicken Hall, still guarded today by the stone lions Mick and Mack. A University college proudly bears his name: the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences.

The Charles McMicken Society commemorates a man who made educational excellence possible, and more – a man whose major gift is still vibrant, motivating others to emulate his generosity, making possible the educational quality found at the University of Cincinnati today.

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Let Us Help You

As out-of-town McMicken Society members plan to visit the University or spend time in Greater Cincinnati, the McMicken Office can help with planning and information needs.

Contact the McMicken Office for detailed information about the University of Cincinnati and Greater Cincinnati – and please call early!

We can provide some assistance in the following areas:

Lodging
Stay at the Kingsgate Marriott, located right on campus, or at one of the many fine area hotels listed in our Visitor Information Packet.

Restaurants
We can provide listings of popular restaurants in the area.

• UC Bearcats
• Cincinnati Reds
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Other sports teams you’re interested in!
  
  

• The Cincinnati Museum Center
• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
• Coney Island
• Newport Aquarium
• Kings Island
  
  

• UC Campus events
• College-Conservatory of Music Productions
• Aronoff Center schedule of shows and events
• Other Greater Cincinnati attractions

Shop ‘til you drop!
Information on local shopping malls and specialty stores

• UC Campus Tours
• 24-hour Campus Parking Pass
• Visitor Information packets

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The University of Cincinnati Foundation

The University of Cincinnati has directed that all gifts for its colleges, departments, and programs be given through The University of Cincinnati Foundation.  The Foundation serves donors by ensuring contributions are managed prudently and privately.  Foundation leaders further assure that the uses of gift funds precisely follow donor wishes.  Gifts made without restrictions are allocated only after the University determines the priority of their uses.

The Foundation was established in 1975 as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit corporation and has the Internal Revenue Service identification number 31-0896555.

Your gifts to the University of Cincinnati are tax deductable to the full extent provided by law. 

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Contact Us

The University of Cincinnati Foundation
PO Box 19970
Cincinnati, OH 45219-0970

• Located on the University’s East Campus at University Hall, Suite 100
• 51 Goodman Drive near the Kingsgate Conference Center

Phone:  513-556-6781
Toll-free:  888-556-8889
Fax:  513-556-4399
E-mail:  ucfoundation@uc.edu

February 2009

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