Friday, June 26, 2020
Our weekly news digest compiles philanthropy news from across the state.
WE’RE GOING VIRTUAL
In response to COVID-19 and for the safety of our members, our board of trustees made the strategic decision to move the September in-person Philanthropy Forward ’20 conference to a virtual convening this year. As we anticipate greater access for more funders this year, we look forward to the opportunities a virtual experience provides! Registration opens in July.
PHILANTHROPY’S COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY
Following the death of George Floyd, Philanthropy Ohio members have issued statements condemning the acts of violence against the black community and renewing philanthropy’s commitment to racial equity and justice. President & CEO Deborah Aubert Thomas also wrote a statement on our blog on advancing racial equity. To read these statements as well as personal and professional resources, please visit philanthropyohio.org/diversity.
COVID-19 SURVEY: OHIO NONPROFITS ARE STRUGGLING AND ADAPTING
Learn the early impact of COVID-19 on Ohio nonprofit operations. The data were collected in a survey fielded April 9 – 20, 2020, sponsored by the Attorney General’s Office and Philanthropy Ohio and administered by the John Glenn School of Public Affairs.
PHILANTHROPY’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Due to the current pandemic, all Philanthropy Ohio programs scheduled before April 3 have been changed to virtual convenings or rescheduled. Please check our events page for the latest info on program status. Our staff is also telecommuting at this time and can be contacted via email or telephone. To learn how philanthropy can respond to the COVID-19 crisis, how members are taking action and to view resources, please visit our COVID-19 resources web page, which we are updating daily.
Member Spotlight
Members funding the coronavirus crisis
Philanthropy Ohio members are stepping up to address the cascading effects of COVID-19 in their communities. Funders have activated rapid response emergency funds, collaborated to pool fundraising dollars, created small business loan funds and more. Here are a few examples:
Community Foundation of Lorain County and six area funders established the Lorain County Cares COVID-19 Response Fund.
Lubrizol pledged $2M to help fight coronavirus.
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley established the Mahoning Valley Community Response Fund to support nonprofit partners.
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation gave $1 million to Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Read more about how Ohio funders are supporting COVID-19 efforts. To add your organization’s efforts to the list, send an email to Jessica Howard.
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Foundations should consider incorporating the six following practices to address racial bias within our own organizations and grantmaking.