As I end my tenure leading Philanthropy Ohio at the end of February, I‘ve reflected on the experience and gathered some thoughts and reflections from my time here. The past six years have been a tremendous learning opportunity for me, due in large part to our members.

The feeling of excitement permeated the air – an energy that Philanthropy Forward generated among attendees, presenters and staff during three days in October when the state’s philanthropy practitioners – from private foundations to corporate funders to United Way and community foundation staff – convened in Columbus to network, learn and exchange ideas. With the infusion of arts and equity work, attendees proclaimed this was the best Philanthropy Forward conference yet.