BuckeyeThon Basics
BuckeyeThon is Ohio State’s largest student run ___
Philanthropy
What is the name of the Director of Membership Selections and Education (MSE)?
Manas Nair
What day of the week are General Body meetings?
Wednesdays
What platform should members register for to fundraise and do outreach?
DonorDrive
What hospital does BuckeyeThon support?
Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH)
How long is the New Member Education process?
12 weeks
What is the minimum amount every OC member must fundraise by Dance Marathon?
$250
What are the two GroupMes new members need to join?
The New Members GroupMe and the OC GroupMe
What is BuckeyeThon’s mission?
To create awareness and raise funds for children with cancer, specifically supporting children treated in the Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
What is your personal connection to BuckeyeThon’s mission called?
Your "why"
Name at least two expectations of an OC member besides fundraising
Attend General Body meetings, attend NME weekly, come prepared/stay engaged, attend Dance Marathon, attend retreat, participate in canning and tabling, and attend all required events
What are Color Teams, and how does your team win?
Members are places on teams and paired with Champion Kids throughout NME. Teams earn points through designated initiatives, events, and competitions, and the team with the most points at the end of the year wins
What department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital does BuckeyeThon specifically support?
The Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant Department
What are some of the key things new members will learn throughout the 12-week NME process?
How to pitch, bond with fellow new members, develop their BuckeyeThon “why,” understand BuckeyeThon committees, and more
What is the date of Dance Marathon?
February 6, 2027
Where and when is the Operations Committee Retreat?
YMCA Camp Willson, October 2–4