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$ 500,106 raised 2,971 gifts

Innovation Fellowship Program has raised $ 25 from 1 gifts!

Innovation Fellowship Program

The Innovation Fellowship is designed to impact regional economic growth through active collaboration with local businesses and providing students with hands-on experience. Utilizing the state-of-the-art “Ideation and Invention” space, the program fosters a dynamic environment where students, entrepreneurs and community members come together to address real-world challenges and cultivate innovative business startups. This initiative enables students to leverage their entrepreneurial talents, making valuable contributions to TU and the broader community.

Students will gain exclusive access to networking opportunities with prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs and mentors dedicated to their growth. Additionally, they will collaborate within the Gary and Laura Robinette Center for Entrepreneurship, situated in the new Center for Innovation and Learning, where they will have dedicated incubation space to cultivate ideas and transform them into successful ventures.

The fellowship program is set to last four years, offering students increasingly advanced opportunities each year. Open to students from all majors, the program places a particular focus on promoting entrepreneurship across various disciplines.

$2,500

Power Hour 1

If we receive 100 gifts between 7:00 am and 11:00 am, Tiffin University will receive an additional $2,500. President Lillian and Dr. Ron ’95 Schumacher are generously supporting this Challenge.

100 / 100 Gifts

Completed

$1,500

Power Hour 3

If we receive 100 gifts between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $1,500. TU Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Public Affairs Mitch and Dawn Blonde are generously supporting this Challenge.

100 / 100 Gifts

Completed

$5,000

Power Hour 5

If we receive 200 gifts between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $5,000. Trustee John D. and Susan Kinn are generously supporting this Challenge.

200 / 200 Gifts

Completed

$1,500

25 Gift Challenge

If Tiffin University receives 25 donations on September 17, 2025, between 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Trustee Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek will donate $1,500.

25 / 25 Gifts

Completed

$10,000

1000 Gift Challenge

If we receive 1000 gifts, $10,000 will be unlocked for Tiffin University. Trustee Shawn and Stephanie Smith are generously supporting this Challenge.

1,000 / 1,000 Gifts

Completed

$10,000

2000 Gift Challenge

If we receive 2000 gifts, $10,000 will be unlocked for Tiffin University. Rivetica is generously supporting this Challenge.

2,000 / 2,000 Gifts

Completed

$1,000

Alumni Gift Challenge

If 100 TU Alumni make a gift, the Alumni Association Board will donate $1,000 to the Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship.

100 / 100 Donors

Completed

Leaderboard

Giving Day Leaderboard

See what group is leading the way!

Rank	Department	Raised
1	Annual Fund	$67,904.94
2	Softball	$34,863.00
3	Transform	$25,000.00
4	Men's Lacrosse	$24,685.07
5	Baseball	$24,226.01
6	Men's Wrestling	$20,400.00
7	Track and Field - Men and Women	$16,290.00
8	Women's Soccer	$16,185.29
9	Women's Golf	$10,310.00
10	Football	$9,600.00
11	Women's Basketball	$9,375.00
12	Women's Lacrosse	$9,362.32
13	Men's Golf	$8,259.99
14	Men's Soccer	$8,115.00
15	Cold Case Fellowship	$7,785.00

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$1,500

Power Hour 2

If we receive 75 gifts between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $1,500. TU Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff Amy '03 and Aaron Wood '03 are generously supporting this Challenge.

75 / 75 Gifts

Completed

$2,500

Power Hour 4

If we receive 100 gifts between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $2,500. President Lillian and Dr. Ron ’95 Schumacher are generously supporting this Challenge.

100 / 100 Gifts

Completed

$5,000

Power Hour 6

If we receive 200 gifts between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $5,000. Ron and Sharon A. (Foss) Lucas '66 are generously supporting this Challenge.

200 / 200 Gifts

Completed

$10,000

500 Gift Challenge

If we receive 500 gifts by noon on September 17, $10,000 will be unlocked for Tiffin University. Trustee Andrew '94 and Leslie Felter are generously supporting this Challenge.

500 / 500 Gifts

Completed

$20,000

1500 Gift Challenge

If we receive 1500 gifts, $20,000 will be unlocked for Tiffin University. Darrell W. '77 and Karen Mann are generously supporting this Challenge.

1,500 / 1,500 Gifts

Completed

$10,000

2500 Gift Challenge

If we receive 2500 gifts, $10,000 will be unlocked for Tiffin University. Stephen E. '77 and Marilyn Werling are generously supporting this Challenge.

2,500 / 2,500 Gifts

Completed