Friday, February 15, 2019
Mathile honored with leadership award.
Squidsoup artists will transform Detroit Superior Bridge for 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga fire, funded by the Cleveland Foundation.
Call for sessions
The Philanthropy Forward ’19 Call for Sessions is now open! What are the critical conversations that need to happen within the sector in order to see progress? What have you learned that you want to share? Submit a session proposal by March 1 for Philanthropy Forward ’19, September 25 – 27 at The Westin in downtown Cincinnati. Registration opens mid-June.
Authentic leadership in philanthropy
Join a cohort of a dozen peers on a five-session learning journey where you’ll discover your unique individual leadership potential. Not your typical leadership series, this program is designed specifically for emerging leaders in philanthropic organizations. Space is limited so register by February 15 to reserve your seat
Register now for Foundations on the Hill 2019
Philanthropy Ohio staff will lead a delegation of Ohio funders on Capitol Hill visits March 12 – 13, highlighting philanthropy’s investments and advocating for policies critical to the state and sector. Contact Claudia Herrold for more information or with questions about how you can add and amplify your voice in March in Washington, D.C.
PHILANTHROPY OHIO ANNOUNCES NEW MISSION & VISION
As a result of our year-long strategic planning process, Philanthropy Ohio’s Board of Trustees has adopted new vision and mission statements and renewed its commitment to increase diversity, equity and inclusion both in our organization and Ohio’s philanthropic sector.
NEW THIS YEAR, RENEW ONLINE
We just launched a new online portal to assist in the Philanthropy Ohio membership renewal process for 2019. New this year, you may update your organization’s contacts, generate an invoice and pay online. Visit the Membership Renewal dropdown item on the Members tab to log in to get started.
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Member Spotlight
Defiance Area Foundation celebrates 40 years
Our member, Defiance Area Foundation, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. In celebration, it will grant $1,000 each to 40 nonprofit Defiance County organizations nominated by the community throughout the year. The Defiance Area Foundation provides a vehicle to serve the philanthropic goals and heritage of Defiance County donors through community collaboration, impactful grantmaking and financial stewardship.
H. Eugene Smart and a group of community leaders chartered the Defiance Area Foundation in 1979 with $22,000 as the beginning endowment. From this inception, the foundation has funded capital projects and programs enhancing the quality of life for Defiance County citizens.
Read the News
Friday, February 8, 2019
Dominion Energy makes contribution to food bank.
Muskingum County Community Foundation’s 23rd annual Groundhog Day celebration funds the Spring grant competition.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Representatives Cupp and Patterson outlined their plan to revamp the state school funding formula to the State Board of Education.