Navigating Uncertainty, Together
In the face of political uncertainty, funding pressures and growing community needs, we remain committed to supporting you with resources, connection and solidarity. To help navigate these difficult times, we’ve gathered information and resources and will continue to stand with you, advocate for you and amplify the importance of your work.
Philanthropy Ohio expands advocacy work, welcomes Iris to the team
We are excited to share that Iris Bieri has joined Philanthropy Ohio as Vice President of Public Policy. This is an important step forward in our commitment to strengthening our public policy and advocacy work on behalf of our members.
Policy Alert – Census Bureau proposes changes to how communities are counted
The Census Bureau recently released a proposed rule to make sweeping changes to the 2030 census process that would change the way community members are counted and what data is collected.
Growing capacity in Ohio and beyond
In the last 18 months, Philanthropy Ohio has been involved in countless conversations with members as they’ve grappled with what it means to provide capacity–building support in their respective ecosystems. The impacts of federal funding cuts and stressors on an already strained nonprofit landscape have been devastating and uneven.
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Apply to be Philanthropy Ohio's next President & CEO!
On behalf of Benefactor Group, we are thrilled to share the job posting for Philanthropy Ohio’s next President & CEO.
You have a seat at the new public policy tables
The Policy Tables offer new opportunities for all member funders to collaborate and leverage your collective expertise and resources to scale advocacy solutions more effectively.
Vote on Tuesday, August 8, in the special election for Issue 1
It was the consensus of the Philanthropy Ohio Board to oppose the passage of Issue 1. Of equal importance was the consensus of the Board that the members of Philanthropy Ohio be given the appropriate tools and information so that they and their community partners can make an informed decision on August 8.
How Catchafire launched its internal DEI work to better serve the community
Read how our member Catchafire launched its internal DEI work to better serve the community in this guest blog post by Gerard McGeary, senior director of strategic partnerships at Catchafire.
Philanthropy Ohio Racial Equity Capacity Assessment
As funders locally and nationally seek to address racial equity internally and within their communities, Philanthropy Ohio launched a Racial Equity Capacity Assessment for Ohio foundations in Spring 2021 with the overview report and executive summary published in January 2022.
#HowWeHeal
Today, Tuesday, January 18, is the National Day of Racial Healing. Launched in 2017 by the W.K Kellogg Foundation, the annual observance is meant to be a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism.