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National Coming Out Day Ad 2022

Support the National Coming Out Day Advertisement
$67,292
103%
Raised toward our $65,000 Goal
247 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on October 11, at 11:59 PM EDT
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Support the National Coming Out Day Advertisement, coordinated by the Scarlet & Gay Alumni Society!

Although our giving page is no longer active, you can still donate. If you would like to provide any additional support, please make a gift here.

Support the LGBTQ community at Ohio State by contributing to the National Coming Out Day Advertisement fundraiser for our student scholarship program! 

For over 30 years, members and friends of Ohio State’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community have published an ad in The Lantern for National Coming Out Day (NCOD). Scarlet and Gay began coordinating the NCOD ad fundraiser when we became an alumni society, and we’re celebrating our 21st anniversary this year! The deadline to donate and have your name appear in the NCOD ad is Tuesday, October 4. It will run in the Lantern on October 20. Click here to learn more about the history of the NCOD ad and how it has become a symbol of Ohio State as an inclusive and welcoming home for the LGBTQ community.

Again this year, Scarlet and Gay is participating in the Scholarship Challenge, a grassroots fundraising effort led by Ohio State’s first lady, Veronica Meinhard. We are excited to share that all gifts made to our scholarship fund through the NCOD ad will be matched dollar for dollar up to $32,500 by “champion” donors. Your support will help us raise $65,000 for scholarships!

If you have donated in previous years, thank you! We also ask that you encourage other members of our community to contribute through personal contacts or by sharing this information on social media. If you have any questions about the NCOD ad, please contact Jeff Speicher.

Lastly, we always encourage alumni and current students who are part of the LGBTQ community (including allies) to self-identify through the alumni association to receive communication regarding Scarlet and Gay events and leadership opportunities.

Sincerely,

Jeff Speicher (he/him)

Jeff.Speicher@me.com

NCOD Fundraising Chair, Scarlet and Gay, The Ohio State University LGBTQ Alumni Society


A group of recent graduates. Most are wearing a rainbow stole and hold diplomas


Levels
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$10.11

Student Level

Student's name appears in advertisement to support National Coming Out Day, 10/11.

$20.01

S&G Society Anniversary Level

Name appears in advertisement in recognition of Scarlet and Gay's founding anniversary as a society in 2001 and includes membership in the Alumni Association as an Alumni Donor Member (if you are an alumnus).

$100

Stadium Pride Level

Name appears in advertisement in celebration of Ohio Stadium's 100th Anniversary. Includes membership to Scarlet & Gay, The Ohio State University LGBTQ Alumni Society and membership in the Alumni Association as an Alumni Donor Member (if you are an alumnus).

$198.80

National Coming Out Day Level

In honor of the first National Coming Out Day in 1988. Name appears in advertisement. Includes Alumni Life Donor membership in the Alumni Association, (if you are an alumnus) and Scarlet & Gay, The Ohio State University LGBTQ Alumni Society.

$628.69

Stonewall Level

Name appears in advertisement in recognition of the riots at the Stonewall Inn which began on June 28, 1969 and marked a monumental shift for LGBTQ individuals. Includes Life Donor membership in the Alumni Association (if you are an alumnus) and to Scarlet & Gay, The Ohio State University LGBTQ Alumni Society.

$1,000

Scholarship Trustee Level

Help us reach our $32,500 match goal by donating 50% of the funds that will be "matched" to award a $2,000 student scholarship! Includes Life Donor membership in the Alumni Association (if you are an alumnus) and to Scarlet & Gay, The Ohio State University LGBTQ Alumni Society (for individuals). Name will appear in advertisement.

$2,000

Scholarship Champion Level

Help us reach our $32,500 match goal by donating 100% of the funds that will be "matched" to award two students a $2,000 scholarship! Includes Alumni Life Donor membership in the Alumni Association (if you are an alumnus) and to Scarlet & Gay, The Ohio State University LGBTQ Alumni Society (for individuals). Name will appear in advertisement.

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